The interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC)

Safeguarding Australia from human diseases and public health threats.

The interim CDC

The interim CDC aims to improve the health of all Australians by working to protect the country from health threats.

What we do

Find out about the role of the interim CDC and our key areas of responsibility.

Who we engage with

Find out how the interim CDC is engaging with key Australian communities and stakeholders.

News

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Lead Australia’s first national Centre for Disease Control

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With legislation now before Parliament, the Australian Government is inviting applications for the inaugural Director General of the Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

Behind the data: How epidemiologists protect Australia’s health

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For World Field Epidemiology Day, here’s a glimpse into the life of our experts at the heart of Australia’s defence against communicable disease. As an integral part of a larger public health team, our epis – as we affectionately call them – translate data into life-saving action.

One step closer to Australia’s independent CDC

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Today, the Australian Government introduced draft legislation into Parliament to establish Australia’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
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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. 

Immunisation report 2022

Read ‘Annual immunisation coverage report 2022’ by Brynley Hull et al.

Syphilis testing in mums at Alice Springs

Read ‘Laboratory-based syphilis lateral flow immunoassay testing for maternity care at Alice Springs Hospital: A pilot study’ by Nerida Moore et al.

Shigellosis in Melbourne

Read ‘Shigellosis in south east metropolitan Melbourne, 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2023’ by Emilie Guy et al.