Preventative health
Strategy
National strategic framework for chronic conditions 2026–35
The framework sets Australia’s long term plan to prevent and manage chronic illness. It guides governments, health services and communities to work together, focusing on prevention, integrated care, equity and shared risk factors. The framework moves away from treating diseases in isolation and instead focuses on related chronic conditions and shared risk factors.
Strategy
Winter strategy 2026
Winter 2025 was one of the toughest for Western Australia’s health system. Learning from this experience, this strategy sets out how WA Health is preparing for higher demand on health services during winter. It explains what WA health is doing to ensure people get the care they need, in the safest and most appropriate setting.
Journal article
Community priorities for preventing suicide in autistic people
This article describes the findings from online surveys of autistic people and supporters examining ideas for policies and interventions to prevent suicide in autistic people. Findings highlight the need for upskilling and resourcing healthcare services to deliver autism-specific support at times of crisis and beyond.
Report
Understanding how interventions for youth depression and anxiety work
This report shares synthesised evidence on the mechanisms of youth mental health interventions, examines the gaps and opportunities for research, and shares insights from young people with lived experience of mental health problems. It includes recommendations for future research to fill the gaps and better inform policy and funding decisions.
Fact sheet
Health insights: diagnosing lung cancer early
This factsheet provides insights and statistical data on lung cancer in Gippsland, Victoria. It presents information on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, Gippsland health data, community and professional perspectives, and opportunities to improve. Gippsland has the highest rate of current smokers of Victorian Primary Health Network regions.