Preventative health
Report
The health and economic benefits of tackling non‑communicable diseases
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the burden of non-communicable diseases across OECD and European Union countries, bringing together the latest evidence on disease burden, risk factors, health system performance and economic impacts. The report identifies country-specific priority areas for action.
Report
A preventable crisis: tackling the long-term impacts of obesity on Australians’ health and prosperity
Around 66% of Australian adults are overweight or obese. This places Australia higher than average for developed countries, and rates in Australia have been climbing over recent years. This report charts a course for reform and provides several recommendations and policy options for government to consider.
Fact sheet
Health insights: reduce health impacts of climate change in Gippsland
The fact sheet provides insights and statistical data on the health impacts of climate change in Gippsland, Victoria. It outlines the health impacts of climate change; projected changes for Gippsland; populations most vulnerable to health impacts; community perspective; geospatial climate vulnerability and risk map; response and resources.
Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework: Western Australia 2026 report
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework (HPF) was developed to monitor progress towards health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The HPF collates information about health outcomes, broader determinants of health, health protective and risk factors, and access to health services. This report presents key findings from Western Australia.
Report
Suicide prevention policy development and monitoring
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44 years. From 2022–23 to 2025–26, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing administered 41 suicide prevention measures. This report finds that four to five years after several national agreements, objectives to reduce suicide have not been achieved.