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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
A step ahead: new climate risk assessment and adaptation planning guidance
We’ve released new climate risk assessment and adaptation planning guidance to help health system organisations manage climate-related risks.
New national guidance on tuberculosis prevention and response in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Health professionals, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and public health partners can use the new guidance to support equitable approaches to TB prevention, diagnosis and treatment and care in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Women’s Health Week - shining a light on prevention and wellbeing
This Women's Health Week, women are encouraged to put their health first. Learn why prevention, early detection and regular health checks are important for lifelong wellbeing.
Media
Media releases
Strengthening health system climate resilience
The Australian Centre for Disease Control has released national guidance, local data and practical tools to help health system organisations assess and manage climate-related risks and undertake adaptation planning.
Professor Kristine Macartney appointed Chief Medical Advisor
A respected clinician, researcher and public health leader, Professor Macartney will help shape the Australian CDC's evidence-based approach to protecting Australians' health.
Australia’s CMO and CVO release joint statement on World Zoonosis Day 2025
Read the joint statement from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer and Chief Veterinary Officer on the importance of a One Health approach this World Zoonosis Day.
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.
Enhancing influenza surveillance
Read ‘Enhancing influenza surveillance in Australia using Google search data combined with machine learning’ by Aminath Shausan et al.
Diphtheriae in skin infections
Read ‘Understanding the role of toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae in skin infections in northern Australia’ by Hannah Gooding and Allison Hempenstall.
National VPD surveillance summary
Read ‘Summary of National Surveillance Data on Vaccine Preventable Diseases in Australia, 2019–2022’ by Joanne Jackson et al.