HealthDirect AustraliaEnsuring all Australians have access to the right advice on the appropriate care for their health issue when and where they need it. Healthdirect Australia was established by the Council of Australian Governments with the purpose of providing all Australians with access to trusted professional health information without time or geographic restrictions. No matter where people live, what time of the day or night, they can access trusted advice on the most appropriate care for their health issue.