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Our role and priorities
We protect people in Australia from health threats, by strengthening prevention, preparedness and trusted public health advice.
Legislation and transparency
We publish our advice for full transparency and accountability. This is embedded in the legislation, to ensure everyone can see the advice informing public health decisions.
Our people
Our Director-General provides national leadership in assessing public health risk, with the support of an Expert Advisory Council, a strong leadership team and about 250 staff.
News
News
National viral hepatitis grants now available
We’re now inviting applications from eligible organisations for grants under the Continuation of the Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Response Measures Program.
New report identifies actions to eliminate congenital syphilis
A report outlining priority actions that will help eliminate syphilis in newborns has been released. Find out how we are working across all Australian governments and the health sector to meet our goals.
Risk to people in Australia from H5 bird flu remains low
H5 bird flu detections in Australian birds have increased, but the risk to people remains low. Avoid contact with sick or dead birds or animals, record what you see and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI)
About CDI
CDI is a peer-reviewed scientific journal with leading academic content focused on public health. Read more about CDI and access the latest articles.
Trachoma surveillance report
Read ‘Australian Trachoma Surveillance Report 2024’ by Alison Jaworski et al.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the Pilbara
Read ‘Neisseria gonorrhoeae notifications, resistance and management in the Pilbara Region, Western Australia, July 2023 – June 2024’ by Simon Slota-Kan et al.
APSU annual surveillance report
Read ‘Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit (APSU) Annual Surveillance Report 2025’ by Suzy M Teutsch et al.