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

News

It’s official – Australia’s new Centre for Disease Control becomes law

News
Parliament has passed the laws to establish the Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) – a major step in strengthening Australia’s defences against health threats.

One Health – Protecting people, animals and the planet

News
The Australian Government One Health Network is a collaboration across the departments representing human, animal, plant, environment and food health.

Cases of measles on the rise – Get vaccinated today

News
Cases of measles are on the rise in Australia. Protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated.
View more news

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. 

Rotavirus surveillance report

Read the ‘Australian Rotavirus Surveillance Program annual report 2024’ by Sarah Thomas et al. 

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease surveillance

Read ‘Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease surveillance in Australia: Update to 31 December 2024’ by Christiane Stehmann et al.

Epidemiology of amoebiasis

Read ‘The epidemiology of amoebiasis in the Northern Territory of Australia over 20 years (2005 to 2024)’ by Bhavya Balasubramanya et al.