Victorian Department of Health

Have you had your COVID booster yet? 🤔 A COVID booster enhances your immunity and provides long-term protection against the virus. Staying up to date with your vaccinations by getting a booster dose helps protect you, your loved ones, and your community against #COVID. To learn more about boosters or locate your closest clinic, visit the link in bio ⬆️ #COVID19 #Coronavirus

If you need urgent healthcare now, but it’s not life threatening, get free help faster. Victoria’s Urgent Care Clinics will provide you with healthcare when you need to see someone now. ⏰ Open early to late 7️⃣ Days a week 🗓 No appointment or referral needed 💯 100% free Visit the link in our bio to learn more about Victoria’s free Urgent Care Services or find your nearest Urgent Care Clinic. #UrgentCareServices #UrgentCareClinics

Are you, or someone you know, interested in helping Victorians to start or grow their family? We need more egg and sperm donors like you to make the dream of parenthood possible. Want to know more? Here’s an overview of how the donation process works. To find out further information on how to become an egg or sperm donor with #PublicFertilityCare visit the link in our bio. Approved by the Minister for Health under section 40 of the Human Tissue Act 1982 (Vic) 2024.

Nurse-on-Call is a free helpline that connects you with a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's ideal for when you need urgent healthcare, but not sure what to do next. 📞 1300 60 60 24 ⏰ Available 24/7 💯 100% free Visit the link in our bio to learn more about Nurse-on-Call - one of Victoria's free Urgent Care Services. #UrgentCareServices #NurseOnCall

If you are a man who has sex with men , a sex worker, or their sexual partner you can protect yourself from mpox by getting vaccinated. Two doses of the mpox vaccine lowers your risk or chance of catching mpox. Vaccination is free, safe and available for eligible people. To find out more about mpox and where you can get the vaccination, tap the link in our bio.

As mosquito populations increase over summer, there are some simple steps you can take to avoid mosquito bites and the diseases they may carry. Know the risks. Get prepared. For more tips on preventing and protecting yourself from mosquito-borne disease, visit our link in bio.

“When women come to us, they feel defeated by their pain. Women have been conditioned to respond to pain to minimise it—it’s just ‘a part’ of being a woman." These powerful words from Alice, a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, highlights that too many women face. Alice believes that it’s time for change. “What I would love to see is that every woman that presents to a health professional is told that they are BELIEVED.” We’re amplifying women’s voices and sharing Alice’s experiences with her patients. Together, we can move towards compassion and awareness, making sure every woman knows she is heard and validated. #WomensHealth To learn more about our Women’s Health and Wellbeing Program, visit our link in bio.

COVID remains a part of our lives and right now we’re experiencing an increase in cases across Victoria. As we go into the holiday season it’s important to follow these steps to protect yourself and others: 🏠 If you're not well, stay home 😷 Wear a mask if you're visiting someone in a high-risk setting 🌳 Ensure ventilation by letting fresh air in or meeting outdoors ⏰ Test if you have symptoms before going to a party or gathering 💉 Immunity wanes over time, make sure you’re up to date with your COVID vax For more advice on what you can do to protect yourself and others from #COVID, visit the link in our bio. #COVID19 #Coronavirus

Victoria's range of Urgent Care Services offer free help faster. Whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, you can find the right urgent care you need now. 🟠 Nurse-on-Call (24/7 call on 1300 60 60 24) 🟠 Virtual Emergency Care (24/7 video call) 🟠 Urgent Care Clinics (walk in, open early to late) To find out more, visit the link in our bio. #UrgentCareServices

It may get extremely hot in the next few days. To keep you and others safe, it’s important to prepare early. Know the risks. Get prepared. Stay healthy. For more information on how to stay safe during extreme heat visit the link in bio. #ExtremeHeat #HeatHealth

Fiyero’s mantra may be to dance through life, but even he knows that getting a sexual health check is a must before attending the Ozdust Ball. Embracing open conversations about consent, pleasure, and protection is just as important as getting off (to see the Wizard) 😉 Whether it's getting an STI test, discussing protection, or simply checking in with each other, taking charge of your health is always the right step. During a sexual health check, your healthcare professional will ask questions about your sex life to give you the best information to inform your choices. Book your annual sexual health check and keep dancing through life with peace of mind. Click the link in bio to learn more. #SexualHealthAwareness #Wicked #WickedMovie

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners from last evening’s 2024 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards! 🌟 Your outstanding work is making a meaningful and lasting impact on the Victorian community, and we are incredibly proud to recognise and celebrate your achievements. Here’s a selection of photographs from last night's event, along with the complete list of winners: 🏆 Excellence in women’s health 👏 Monash Health 🏆 Strong and sustainable workforce 👏 St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne 🏆 Excellence in mental health and wellbeing 👏 healthAbility 🏆 Excellence in public sector residential aged care services 👏 Central Highlands Rural Health 🏆 Excellence in multicultural community health 👏 DPV Health 🏆 Care closer to home 👏 Barwon Health 🏆 Excellence in value-based healthcare 👏 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Western Health, The Royal Women’s Hospital, and The Royal Melbourne Hospital 🏆 Partnering in healthcare 👏 Austin Health and Swan Hill District Health 🏆 Keeping people healthy and safe in the community 👏 Western District Health Service 🏆 Creating a sustainable and climate resilient health system 👏 Northern Health 🏆 Safer Care Victoria award for safety improvement 👏 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre 🏆 Partnering with consumers to improve patient experience 👏 The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Austin Health 🏆 Excellence in Aboriginal health and wellbeing 👏 BreastScreen Victoria and Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) 🏆 Excellence in supporting healthy LGBTIQA+ Victorians 👏 Cancer Council Victoria and Thorne Harbour Health 🏆 Health Volunteer Team of the Year 👏 Heywood Men’s Shed supporting Heywood Rural Health 🏆 Premier’s Primary Healthcare Service of the Year Award 👏 DPV Health 🏆 Premier’s Small Health Service of the Year Award 👏 Great Ocean Road Health 🏆 Premier’s Medium Health Service of the Year Award 👏Bass Coast Health 🏆 Premier’s Large Health Service of the Year Award 👏 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre 🙏 #VPHAwards