Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
The department (Opens in new tab)'s purpose is to support the government to shape Australia's health, disability and ageing system. It does this through evidence-based policy, well-targeted programs and best-practice regulation, focusing on:
- health policy, access and support
- individual health benefits
- the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- ageing and aged care.
Vision and mission
The department's vision is better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations.
How the department can help
The department funds and runs programs supporting a wide range of health issues, including mental health, First Nations health, the health workforce, primary care and aged care.
It is also responsible for the policy behind Australia's medical benefits schemes (such as the Medicare Benefits Schedule, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Child Dental Benefits Schedule). It provides research grants from the Medical Research Future Fund to support future health innovations.
Information lines / help lines
- Call healthdirect's helpline 1800 022 222 (known as NURSE-ON-CALL in Victoria) for advice on your own health.
- Use the department's contact information (Opens in new tab) for help with questions about its work.
Programs and apps and tools
Recommended links
- Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (Opens in new tab)
- Health topics (Opens in new tab)
- Translated resources (Opens in new tab)
- Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (English) (Opens in new tab)
- Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (in language) (Opens in new tab)
