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Federal Member for Flinders and Minister for Health.
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The economic consequences of the coronavirus can h

The economic consequences of the coronavirus can have a huge impact on the mental health of so many Australians.
If you’re struggling with your mental health, please reach out for help.
Call 1800 512 348 or visit https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
And let’s continue to look after one another.

Today marks the beginning of National Palliative C

Today marks the beginning of National Palliative Care week.
Thank-you to all of Australia's palliative care doctors, nurses & workers, who support our loved ones and optimise their quality of life in their final days and weeks.
You truly are amazing.

The #COVIDSafe app has reached 6 million downloads

The #COVIDSafe app has reached 6 million downloads & registrations in less than a month.
Please consider downloading the app if you haven’t yet so as to help protect yourself and others.
Download here - https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app

"It's up to all of us to play our part." An import

"It's up to all of us to play our part." An important message from Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer Alison McMillan.

Australians continue to rise to the challenge when

Australians continue to rise to the challenge when it comes to… • Good hygiene
• Physical distancing of 1.5m
• Downloading the COVIDSafe app
• Staying home & getting tested if you feel sick

Together, let’s continue to keep our families, friends & communities #COVIDSafe.

Double rainbow, as seen from my electorate office

Double rainbow, as seen from my electorate office in Somerville yesterday. Sign of hope.

#auspol #MorningtonPeninsula

Volunteers are an integral part of our society, es

Volunteers are an integral part of our society, especially during difficult times. That is why on National Volunteer Week, I am pleased to announce seventeen community groups on the Mornington Peninsula will receive funding under the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.

https://www.greghunt.com.au/funding-boost-for-local-volunteers-this-national-volunteer-week/

#auspol #morningtonpeninsula

Since March 13: • 10.39 million services have be

Since March 13: • 10.39 million services have been delivered to 5.71 million patients. • $536.5 million benefits have been paid. • 69,647 providers have used telehealth services.

Supporting Australians when they need it most.

This is almost double the 3.9 million doses for th

This is almost double the 3.9 million doses for the same period last year.

To date, 16 million doses of seasonal influenza vaccines have been made available for the Australian market, compared to 13.2 million last year.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects thousands

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects thousands of Australians every day. Currently, there is still no known cause or cure.

This May, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia celebrates 35 years of support for people living with inflammatory bowel disease and today on World IBD Day, we honour them for their work in the community to raise awareness for this disease.

This month, you can wear purple or purchase a pin to support those living with IBD. Visit https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com.au/ for more information.

#letstalkibd #StepUp4IBD

One year on from the 2019 election, let me reaffir

One year on from the 2019 election, let me reaffirm my thanks to the electorate of Flinders for their support.

It has been a challenging year for so many, but together we are winning, although we have not yet won, the battle against Coronavirus.

There have been challenges, but we are continuing to deliver for the Mornington Peninsula and Australia as a whole.

Locally, we have opened two new headspace centres in Rosebud and Hastings, opened the redeveloped Civic Reserve in Mornington and delivered funding for community groups across the Peninsula.

Nationally, we continue to invest into medical research, improved mental health outcomes and charting our medical and economic response to this summer's bushfires and the Coronavirus.

There is more work to do and more will be done and I will continue to work for my community and the country.

#auspol #morningtonpeninsula

I believe we can and will continue to rise to the

I believe we can and will continue to rise to the task, and keep each other safe.
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app

Supporting the mental health of Australians is a d

Supporting the mental health of Australians is a deep personal passion for all members of parliament.

Delighted to announce Australia's first Deputy Chi

Delighted to announce Australia's first Deputy Chief Medical Officer for mental health, Dr Ruth Vine.

Dr Vine's role is two-fold: to add to the support we have for mental health during COVID-19, and beyond that, to look at the role of mental health in coordinating with the states and territories, and the Commonwealth.

The roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia. States & Te

The roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia.

States & Territories will move at different times based on local conditions.

As the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison

As the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan says,
please consider downloading the #COVIDSafeApp.

Together we’ve flattened the curve, and this will help us protect our nurses and health workers, and give the National Cabinet confidence to help ease restrictions going forwards.

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app

Many thanks to Australians for helping to protect

Many thanks to Australians for helping to protect our nurses and doctors, and taking care of ourselves and our families by helping us get to 5️⃣ million registrations of the #COVIDSafeApp.

This is helping to protect Australians but if you haven’t downloaded the App or know someone who might, please consider doing so and go to...
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app

Our homes are a sanctuary to most. Tragically, the

Our homes are a sanctuary to most. Tragically, there are some for whom their home is not safe for them or in some cases, their children.
The Australian Government's Help is Here campaign aims to make sure everyone across Australia is aware of the two national hotlines where they go for support.

If you or someone you know is experiencing or at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) 1800respect.org.au or MensLine Australia (1300 789 978) mensline.org.au

Read More: https://www.greghunt.com.au/campaign-to-combat-domestic-violence-during-covid-19-crisis/

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Today marks National Miscarriage Awareness Day, co

Today marks National Miscarriage Awareness Day, commemorated by wearing a lemon ribbon.
Sadly, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, taking away parents’ future hopes and dreams for their unborn baby.
Organisations including Miscarriage Information and Support Service (MISS), Pink Elephants and SANDS are helping to provide support to parents who have experienced a miscarriage, as well as raise awareness on this often-taboo issue @miss.org.au @pinkelephantssupport @sands.australia

Thank-you for all of your work. Please help stop t

Thank-you for all of your work. Please help stop the spread of the virus but also help us to have the protection we need to further ease restrictions.

Download COVIDSafe today - https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app

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