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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
Take care of your health after floods
As floodwaters recede, health risks increase, including infections, mosquito-borne illnesses, and food and water contamination. If you’re in an area affected by floods, take steps to protect your health.
December respiratory disease data now out
COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained stable across December, but flu increased with the ongoing circulation of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K.
Research grants now available
The Australian CDC invites applications for grants under the Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) and Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) Research Program.
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.
Winter patterns of respiratory virus epidemics
Read ‘Temporal analysis of respiratory virus epidemics in Victoria over winter 2024’ by Oliver Eales et al.
Restaurant campylobacteriosis outbreak
Read ‘Restaurant-associated campylobacteriosis outbreak likely linked to duck liver pâté’ by Emily Gibson et al.
Tuberculosis outbreak in regional Queensland
Read ‘Identifying missing links – an ongoing outbreak of a novel tuberculosis strain in regional Queensland’ by Bridget A O’Connor et al.