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Initiatives and programs

Digital health can improve your wellbeing by connecting you to the latest tools and technologies, giving you greater control and better access to your health information.

Programs

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Health Connect Australia

Health Connect Australia is a national health information exchange program to share health information between healthcare participants quickly and securely.

Cyber Security

Cyber security

Navigate cyber security initiatives at the Australia Digital Health Agency. Learn about efforts to protect healthcare systems from evolving online threats.

Strategy delivery roadmap - The roadmap has been produced collaboratively and agreed by Australia’s Commonwealth, state and territory governments. The document has been informed through detailed consultations with patients, consumers, carers, healthcare providers, industry, organisations and innovators. Cover - Graphic of road with multi-coloured panels of red, blues and greens with black background

Discover the National Digital Health Strategy (2023 - 2028)

Explore Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy. Discover how it connects and enhances our healthcare system through advanced digital technology.

Modernising infrastructure

Transforming Australia’s Digital Health Infrastructure

The Agency intends to continue to transform national infrastructure and move to a contemporary, structured data-rich ecosystem capable of connecting systems across settings and supporting real-time access to information for the patient and the broader care team – anywhere, anytime.

Allied Health Industry Offer

To support the adoption of digital health tools in the allied health sector, the Agency released the Allied Health Clinical Information System Connections to My Health Record (Industry Offer) on AusTender.

Asking the big questions

What is an electronic prescription?

What is an electronic prescription?

Electronic prescriptions are a convenient alternative to paper prescriptions. During your consultation your doctor will send your electronic prescription to you as an SMS or an email. So you can focus on your health, not your filing.

Learn more about electronic prescriptions
What are the benefits of telehealth?

What are the benefits of telehealth?

Whether it’s because of COVID-19, a pounding headache or anxiety, sometimes you just can't leave the house. Thankfully, you can now chat to many healthcare providers from the comfort of your couch. To have a telehealth consultation, all you need to do is make a phone or video call. 

Learn more about telehealth
What is My Health Record?

What is My Health Record?

Your record is a secure place to store your important health information. You decide what to add to your record and who can access it – putting you in control. Best of all, your record is available wherever you go, whenever you need it. Want to access your record now? You sure can.

 
How are people using My Health Record?

How are people using My Health Record?

Everyday more Australians, doctors, specialists, pharmacists and other healthcare providers are realising the benefits of securely storing vital health information in My Health Record. See the latest statistics that show how people and organisations are using My Health Record.

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How can technology improve my health?

How can technology improve my health?

Technology can help you get the healthcare you need, on your terms. For example, you can chat to a doctor over the phone with a telehealth consultation. You can get a prescription sent as an SMS or email. And you can store your vital health information online for access anywhere, any time.