ActiveIndependent federal public-health agency
Australian Centre for Disease Control
Independent Commonwealth public-health agency established on 1 January 2026, part of the Health, Disability and Ageing portfolio.
Organization profile
- Organization type
- Independent federal public-health agency
- Headquarters / base
- Canberra, Australia
- Geographic scope
- National
Status verification
Status last verified 2026-10-25.
Medical focus
Health policyPublic health
Activities
GovernanceRegulation or research
Population served
Health professionalsPolicy makersResearchers
Institutional relationships
Where this organization fits
Evidence-based links to other public institutions. Connections do not imply endorsement.- Independent entity in portfolio ofDepartment of Health, Disability and Ageing Government health departmentOfficial source ↗