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Australians continue to come forward in record num

Australians continue to come forward in record numbers to be vaccinated, a record 262,314 doses administered yesterday alone.

Vaccination saves lives and protects lives. To arm yourself against COVID-19, visit Australia.gov.au and book your vaccination now.

For the first time, Australia has passed a quarter

For the first time, Australia has passed a quarter of a million COVID-19 vaccinations in one day. In addition, we have passed 14 million vaccinations.

Thank you Australia. To book your vaccination, please visit australia.gov.au

What story will your stats tell? Today is Census

What story will your stats tell?

Today is Census Day 2021, where every stat helps us tell Australia’s story, where we are, where we’re from and what matters to us as Australians in our daily lives.

Households across the Mornington Peninsula will have received a letter with your unique code to access Census online. You don’t need to wait ‘til tonight, if you know where you’ll be you can fill it out right now!

If you haven’t received a code don’t worry, you can request one when you log on to census.abs.gov.au

Congratulations to all our outstanding Aussie gold

Congratulations to all our outstanding Aussie gold medallists and to every single amazing Australian athlete who participated in the Tokyo games, we’re all proud of you and your achievements! 💚💛

Australia finished 6th in the overall medal tally with a grand total of 17 gold🥇, 7 silver🥈, and 22 bronze🥉, such an amazing result and what a fantastic two weeks these Olympics have been!

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has received approval

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has received approval for use in Australians aged over 18 years by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

The Australian Government has secured 25 million doses of Moderna’s vaccine, with the first million doses scheduled to arrive next month.

To ensure Victorians can continue to access mental

To ensure Victorians can continue to access mental health services during and beyond the current COVID-19 outbreak, we are providing a further $7.1 million to extend the operation of 12 mental health clinics in Victoria until 30 June 2022.

The current outbreak is putting incredible pressure on many Australians and there is increasing need for additional mental health services.

Anyone experiencing distress can seek immediate advice and support through by calling 1800 595 212 or visiting www.headtohelp.org.au

Since January 2020, we have provided more than $500 million in additional COVID19 mental health supports, including $49.9 million for specific services in Victoria.

For further information - https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/mental-health-clinics-to-support-australians-in-lockdown-in-nsw-and-vic

This Aged Care Employee Day, we say thank you to A

This Aged Care Employee Day, we say thank you to Australia's aged care workers.

Thank you for your hard work, professionalism and commitment to caring for senior Australians. Thank you for keeping senior Australians safe by getting your COVID-19 vaccination.

Your commitment and work throughout the pandemic has been extraordinary, and by getting vaccinated you are protecting many lives.

Australians continue to come forward in record num

Australians continue to come forward in record numbers to be vaccinated, with 240,039 vaccines administered.

Thank you to each and every person vaccinated and our medical workforce for your work.

Please listen to the health advice. When you are eligible, please get vaccinated.

To check your eligibility and book your vaccine, visit Australia.gov.au

For Victorians and Australians in lockdown, financ

For Victorians and Australians in lockdown, financial support is there to help get you through.

Anyone who has lost work due to a Commonwealth hotspot being declared can access the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Disaster Payments at the new rate that now applies right across Australia.

That’s $750 a week for those who have lost more than 20 hours work in a week, $450 a week for those who have lost 8-20 hours of work, and a $200 a week top up payment for those on income support who have lost 8 or more hours of work.

For those in Victoria, the payment applies from day 1 of lockdown and you will be able to apply for it from Friday 13 August at my.gov.au.

Please listen to the health advice and stay home, get tested and when you are eligible, please get vaccinated.

If you get vaccinated, you're less likely to get the virus, less likely to transmit it, and less likely to get seriously ill or die from it.

Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare inherited geneti

Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare inherited genetic muscle wasting disease characterised by a loss of motor neurons. One in 10,000 births in Australia are affected by SMA and the disease is the number one genetic cause of death of babies under two in Australia. There is no known cure.

To support those living with SMA, the Australian Government has listed Evrysdi on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for the first time.

This medication provides a less invasive treatment option for patients compared to spinal injections, which may also reduce the frequency of visits to specialist hospitals.

Without PBS subsidy, around 100 Australians a year will pay more than $123,000 for treatment, Now, it will cost as little as $6.60 with a concession card.

Our Government’s commitment to ensuring Australians can access affordable medicines, when they need them, remains rock solid.

Australia has passed 13 million COVID-19 vaccines

Australia has passed 13 million COVID-19 vaccines administered on a record day of 221,859 vaccinations. Thank you to each and every Australian who has been vaccinated.

To check your eligibility and book your vaccine, visit Australia.gov.au

One in five eligible Australians is now fully vacc

One in five eligible Australians is now fully vaccinated, and over two in five Australians have had at least one vaccination.

Our vaccine rollout continues to gather pace, with a record 213,947 daily vaccinations Tuesday.

To check your eligibility and book your vaccine, visit Australia.gov.au

Vaccination works. It keeps you safe, it keeps you

Vaccination works. It keeps you safe, it keeps your family safe, it keeps your community safe.

If you are eligible, please come forward for your first or second dose. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please get tested.

To check your eligibility and book your vaccine, visit Australia.gov.au

A record 213,947 daily vaccinations. Thank you Aus

A record 213,947 daily vaccinations. Thank you Australia.

If you are eligible, please come forward for your first or second dose. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please get tested.

To check your eligibility and book your vaccine, visit Australia.gov.au

If you’re a new mum, breastfeeding may not be an

If you’re a new mum, breastfeeding may not be an easy process for you but there is help available - 24hrs a day, 7 days a week

For advice, visit: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ or call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 MUM 2 MUM.

#WBW2021 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

The Australian Government is providing additional

The Australian Government is providing additional PPE to GPs, community pharmacies and other healthcare providers across south east Queensland to ensure they can continue to safely see their patients during this COVID-19 outbreak.

Health professionals in these areas are able to request a package of PPE, including masks, gloves, gowns and goggles from the National Medical Stockpile through their local Primary Health Network.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have deployed more than 92 million masks, 6 million gowns, 14 million gloves and 5 million goggles and face shields from the National Medical Stockpile.

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/personal-protective-equipment-for-primary-health-networks-in-queensland

The more Australians that can quickly recognise th

The more Australians that can quickly recognise the signs of stroke and know to dial 000, the more lives that can be saved.

August 2nd to August 8th is National Stroke Week, an important time to learn about the F.A.S.T. method for identifying and combating stroke:

Face – Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
Arms – Can they lift both arms?
Speech – Is their speech slurred?
Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call 000 immediately.

It is estimated around 20 per cent of the populati

It is estimated around 20 per cent of the population live with migraine or experience migraine attacks at some stage in their lives.

To support those living with migraines, the Australian Government is listing Ajovy for the first time on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Without PBS subsidy, around 10,000 Australians would pay around $6,700 per year for this new treatment. Now they will pay as little as $6.60 with a concession card.

Our Government’s commitment to ensuring Australians can access affordable medicines, when they need them, remains rock solid.

Hypercholesterolaemia results in abnormally high l

Hypercholesterolaemia results in abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood, can lead to blockages in the arteries, hardening of the arterial walls, and a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke without proper treatment.

From today, Australians will have access to a new treatment, Praluent, which lowers cholesterol levels and can reduce a person’s risk of a heart attack or stroke, on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Without PBS subsidy, more than 20,000 Australians would pay around $6,500 per year for this treatment. Now, it will cost as little as $6.60 with a concession card.

The Morrison Government’s commitment to ensuring Australians can access affordable medicines, when they need them, remains rock solid.

Roads connect so many of us across the Mornington

Roads connect so many of us across the Mornington Peninsula, that’s why we’re receiving major road safety boosts as the Morrison Government invests over $3.2 million toward two local road projects.

This intersection of Osborne Drive and Craigie Road is receiving a much need roundabout, raised pavements and splitter islands, to make this intersection easier to navigate.

In Rye and Tootgraook, compact roundabouts, raised intersections and additional 40km/h signage will be installed between the boundaries of Point Nepean Road and Browns Road.

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