12 Feb 2026
Victoria Strengthens Support for Women Affected by FGM/C
Victoria is continuing its efforts to support women and girls affected by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), as part of International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM on 6 February.
28 Jan 2026
Victoria Boosts Mental Health and AOD Support for Young People
Victoria is investing in mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to help young people early, keep them connected to their communities, and reduce involvement with the justice system.
27 Jan 2026
Victorian Grants Back New Research to Improve Women’s Health
New research projects are underway in Victoria to help close long-standing gaps in women’s health, following decades where women have often been under-represented in medical research.
15 Jan 2026
Free Mpox Vaccination Now More Accessible Across Victoria
Mpox cases continue to appear in Victoria, across other Australian states and territories, and internationally.
05 Jan 2026
Stay Safe in Victoria’s Scorching Summer Heat
As Victoria heads into the warmer months, it’s important to be prepared for extreme heat. High temperatures can do more than make you uncomfortable — they can worsen health conditions and, in serious cases, cause life-threatening illnesses like heatstroke.
19 Dec 2025
Pill testing to be available at Victoria’s Pride Street Party in 2026
Victoria’s pill testing trial will be extended to include the Pride Street Party in Melbourne, scheduled for Sunday 8 February 2026, as part of the state’s ongoing harm-reduction approach at major events.
24 Nov 2025
Mernda Community Hospital Now Open to Serve Melbourne’s Outer North
The new Mernda Community Hospital, operated by Northern Health, is now open, providing essential health services for residents in Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern suburbs.
14 Nov 2025
Victorian Pill Testing Service Mobile Service Returns for Summer Festivals
The Victorian Pill Testing Service mobile service is back for the 2025–26 summer festival season, offering free, confidential, and non-judgmental drug checking at major events across Victoria.
10 Nov 2025
Victoria’s Women’s Health Hubs to Offer Green Whistle Pain Relief for IUD Procedures
In response to findings from the Inquiry into Women’s Pain, Victoria’s 20 Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Hubs will soon provide the green whistle (Penthrox) as a pain relief option during intrauterine device (IUD) procedures.
09 Nov 2025
Victoria Launches Landmark Report on Women’s Pain
Victoria has released the "Bridging the Gender Pain Gap" report as a result of the state's Inquiry into Women’s Pain, which was the first of its kind in Australia.
