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Features, Health, Media Releases18 September 2020

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$2 BILLION TO EXTEND CRITICAL HEALTH SERVICES ACROSS AUSTRALIA

18 September 2020

Economic Support Payments put $65.5 million into pockets of Mornington Peninsula residents of who need it most

16 September 2020

New HeadtoHelp Mental Health Clinics for Victoria

14 September 2020

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13 September 2020

Government launches new COVID-19 Mental Health Clinics in Victoria

13 September 2020

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Our Governments response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Our Governments response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped bring forward a 10 year plan on telehealth within 10 days. Now, more than $2 billion has been invested to extend a range of COVID-19 health measures, including telehealth.

By providing telehealth and home delivery medicine services we are reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the community, while also supporting people in isolation to get the care they need.

Victorians now have access to additional mental he

The continuation of the Periods, Pain and Endometr

The continuation of the Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program Talk (PPEP-Talk®) in South Australian high schools, and expansion of the program into Western Australian high schools in 2020-21, is a very positive step.

The Prime Minister and I are 100% committed to supporting Australian women experiencing this debilitating disease, and raising awareness among others, through the Government’s National Action Plan for Endometriosis.

Further details: http://ow.ly/hPtL30ra514

It’s Nursing in the Community Week. Thank-you t

It’s Nursing in the Community Week.

Thank-you to the more than 124,500 nurses working in community health care, including more than 40,000 working outside our cities.

MEDIA RELEASE - http://ow.ly/UohE30r9HSb

From tomorrow, Victorians will have access to addi

The Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program Talk (

The Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program Talk (PPEP-Talk®) will be expanded to more high schools in 2020-21, thanks to partnership between the the Australian, South Australian and Western Australian Governments.

Thank you to both Nicolle Flint Member for Boothby and Nola Marino MP for your work and advocacy on this issue.

#auspol #endometriosis

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK?

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? Day, the Australian Government is officially launching vital suicide prevention aftercare services in six states and territories, as well as providing a further $19 million to extend leading national suicide prevention services.

Like many of our other activities, R U OK? Day wil

Like many of our other activities, R U OK? Day will look different this year.

Whether through technology or in person, we can still connect and show we care, in our friendship or family groups, workplaces, schools or community.

A free COVID-19 vaccine will be available progress

A free COVID-19 vaccine will be available progressively throughout 2021 in Australia commencing in January, if promising trials prove successful, following a $1.7 billion supply & production agreement between the Australian Government & pharmaceutical companies.

FULL DETAILS: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/australia-secures-onshore-manufacturing-agreements-two-covid-19-vaccines

Today marks the start of Women’s Health Week 202

Today marks the start of Women’s Health Week 2020. When it comes to your health, check it – don’t regret it! Start now by signing up to www.womenshealthweek.com.au to receive free health information, tips and tools. It’s time to put your health first.

Today’s Fathers Day is different to any in our l

Today’s Fathers Day is different to any in our lifetimes. A particular thanks to all our health & medical workers & recognition for any families separated by COVID.

Happy Fathers Day to all fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers. Lets keep up the hard work.

In 1901, 32,823 people entered an international co

In 1901, 32,823 people entered an international competition to design our national flag. Today it flies proudly across our nation.

On Australian National Flag Day, we commemorate the anniversary of the day that our flag was first flown at Royal Exhibition Park in Melbourne and all our flag has come to represent.

Record GP bulk billing rates under Medicare reache

Record GP bulk billing rates under Medicare reached 87.5 per cent in 2019–20. This means that on average, more than 8 out of 10 visits to the GP were provided with no out-of-pocket cost.

The Morrison Government’s commitment to Medicare and bulk billing remains rock solid. These figures show that we are supporting the health and wellbeing of Australians more than ever before.

Yesterday was a significant anniversary on the Mor

Yesterday was a significant anniversary on the Mornington Peninsula. 100 years ago, HMAS Cerberus was formally Commissioned as part of the Australian Defence Force.

The base is currently undergoing significant upgrades as part of a $463 million Federal Government Investment, ensuring its long term future as part of our naval training operations.

Congratulations to all those who have played a part in the Cerberus story over the past century and thank you for your service to the defence community.

In order to support Australians through the COVID-

In order to support Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government introduced universal telehealth. This has delivered 28 million services to Australians since March.

This $1.4 billion investment has supported elderly Australians in their home and aged care, immunocompromised Australians, doctors, nurses, aged care workers and is accessible to all Australians.

The Australian Government will provide an addition

The Australian Government will provide an additional $563.3 million to extend support for the aged care sector’s response to COVID-19, taking our support to senior Australians in Aged Care to over $1.5 billion since the pandemic began.

We are committed to supporting senior Australians in Aged Care, workers and providers in Victoria to respond to the ongoing crisis and are putting in place critical actions to ensure we remain prepared across the country.

https://www.greghunt.com.au/additional-funding-to-reinforce-australias-aged-care-sector/

The Australian Defence Force has a big role in the

The Australian Defence Force has a big role in the story of the Mornington Peninsula. The Morrison Government is delivering on our commitment to address the unacceptably high rates of suicide among Australian Defence Force members and veterans, introducing legislation to establish the National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.

The National Commissioner will have powers broadly equivalent to a Royal Commission, but will be a permanent office that can continually monitor the situation of Australian Defence Force members and veterans

More information can be found at: www.ag.gov.au/about-us/national-commissioner-defence-and-veteran-suicide-prevention

If you, or someone you know, need support, you can contact:
• Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
• Open Arms - 1800 011 046
• ADF Mental Health All-hours Support Line - 1800 628 036.

This week's announcement from the University of Qu

This week's announcement from the University of Queensland on advancements in their molecular clamp vaccine, funded in part by a $3 million investment by the Morrison Government, is a sign of hope.

Trials will continue to ensure the efficacy and safety of the UQ vaccine, with these advancements offering transformative hope for all Australians, and indeed the world.

Australians want to be confident that when they pu

Australians want to be confident that when they put their recycling bin out on the kerb, everything will be collected and recycled, not sent to landfill or shipped overseas. As Scott Morrison (ScoMo) said: ‘it’s our waste, it’s our responsibility’.

The Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020 will:
• Phase in the end of the 645,000 tonnes of unprocessed plastic, paper, glass and tyres that Australia ships overseas each year.
• Create more than 10,000 jobs .
• Divert over 10 million tonnes of resources from landfill.
• Complement the billion-dollar transformation of Australia's waste and recycling capacity.

The need to protect our most vulnerable senior Aus

The need to protect our most vulnerable senior Australians living in aged care from the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority.

That’s why we activated the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre.

In an Australian first, we have brought together more than 60 staff from 21 federal and state government, and private sector agencies.

The united effort of all involved has brought real stability to the Victorian aged care sector and helped deliver:
• 229 facility visits by ADF
• 160 facility visits by AUSMAT
• 100 spot-checks by the Aged Care Commission
• 20,000 shifts filled by the Commonwealth surge workforce
• 88 interstate workers from QLD, SA and WA
• 956 phone calls to families

Link to media release - https://www.health.gov.au/news/first-month-of-operations-for-the-response-centre-victorian-aged-care-response-centre-27-august-2020

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