Health and wellbeing

Protect yourself and others from influenza this winter

Getting a flu vaccine is quick, easy and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

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Healthcare anywhere

Free health advice is available across NSW 24/7 by calling healthdirect on 1800 022 222. If you are unwell or injured, this is your first step to access healthcare, anywhere.

Mental health support

Find counselling services and mental health support programs. Immediate and ongoing support is available to everyone in NSW.

We are here for you

NSW Health is committed to treating every person with kindness, respect and compassion.

Health and wellbeing information

Influenza (flu)

Information about influenza and flu vaccines.

COVID-19

Official NSW Government information on COVID-19 (coronavirus) for residents, businesses and visitors to New South Wales.

A to Z health topics

Browse hundred of topics on the NSW Health website including disease fact sheets, medical services and advice on staying healthy for all ages.

Latest health and wellbeing updates

Ministerial media release

29 August 2025

Eden community survey an important first step for Collaborative Care program

Residents of Eden are encouraged to share their experiences of primary health care through a community survey which opens on Monday, 1 September.

Ministerial media release

29 August 2025

New recruits boost NSW Ambulance workforce

NSW Ambulance has today welcomed 35 new paramedic interns and 27 trainee emergency medical call takers, after they were officially inducted into the service in a ceremony at the State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park.

Ministerial media release

29 August 2025

One year on, Newcastle’s Menopause Hub is changing women’s lives

Ahead of Women’s Health Week, Hunter New England Local Health District’s Menopause Hub is celebrating its first anniversary, marking a year of life-changing support for women across the Hunter, New England, Mid North Coast, and Northern NSW regions living with severe and complex menopause symptoms.

News

28 August 2025

Cowra Hospital Redevelopment enters final stage with exterior complete

The $110.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the exterior of the new hospital now complete and construction nearing completion.

Ministerial media release

28 August 2025

Healthdirect could spare you a trip to the hospital

Minister for Health Ryan Park is encouraging people to take advantage of in-person and virtual urgent care services as emergency departments (EDs) experience a period of increased demand this winter.