Provides a range of information and initiatives on healthy eating, regular physical activity and overweight and obesity to assist all Australians to lead healthy and active lives.

http://www.healthyactive.gov.au...

http://www.healthyactive.gov.au/

Cancer is the leading cause of mortality in Victoria, and generates a high level of consumer concern. The care of cancer patients represents a significant proportion of all health care delivered in Victoria.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/cancer/

The Department of Health is committed to building engagement with senior medical staff, as a key strategy in the ongoing development of the health care system.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/clinicalengagement/

Provides information about the range of initiatives which promote and support consumer involvement in decision-making about their own treatment and care, in service development and quality improvement, and more broadly, in health policy developments.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/consumer/

Due to the current Department of Health priorities, the operation of the current Data Governance and Information Reform Program will be suspended.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/hacims/index.htm

The Department of Health and Ageing strives for better health and active ageing for all Australians.

http://www.health.gov.au...

http://www.health.gov.au/

Provides information about Information and Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives being developed across the Victorian public health system. The major driver for these initiatives is HealthSMART ICT Strategy.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/healthsmart/index.htm

The Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) advises the Minister on evidence relating to the safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of new medical technologies and procedures. It assists Government decisions about new medical services to attract funding under Medicare.

http://www.msac.gov.au...

http://www.msac.gov.au/

The National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA) has been established to accelerate the adoption of e-health by supporting the process of reform in the Australian health sector.

http://www.nehta.gov.au...

http://www.nehta.gov.au/

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia's peak body for health and medical research; for health advice; and for ethics in health care and in health and medical research.

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au...

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/