The Morrison Government is delivering $300,000 to help protect the exceptional biodiversity of Australia’s Mornington Peninsula and the Western Port Biosphere. The Biosphere holds a uniquely wide range of habitat types and mix of environmental landscapes, including National and Marine Parks. This diversity made it a significant environmental area, identified as a Biosphere Reserve…
There’s new hope today for thousands of Australian patients with myeloma, breast cancer, HIV and epilepsy, with the Morrison Government expanding the listing of four key medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 April, Revlimid® (lenalidomide) will be available to patients receiving maintenance treatment for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, who have already…
E&OE… Topics: Flu vaccines for senior Australians; Resources for private hospitals; Public gathering rules in South Australia. LEON BYNER: Now look, a couple of very important announcements have been made by the Federal Health Minister overnight. There’s a vaccine for the 65 pluses that is available and the Federal Government are fast tracking…
With the 2020 flu season not far away, all Australians —and especially those in vulnerable groups or age brackets— should arrange vaccination against seasonal influenza during the month of April. Australians should speak to their GP, pharmacist or aged care provider to arrange a flu vaccination over the coming weeks. Whilst flu vaccination…
E&OE… Topics: Coronavirus update; partnership with private health sector; expanding ICU & ventilator capacity GREG HUNT: Thank you very much to everybody for joining us today. I’m joined in particular by the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan, and with the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nick Coatsworth. Nick is a specialist in respiratory…
Vital meal delivery services will be the focus of the latest Morrison Government funding package to support senior Australians. Meals on Wheels and similar services will be reinforced and prioritised, as senior residents across the country are urged to follow COVID-19 restrictions and stay home. A $59.3 million injection will ensure more prepared meals, food…
The Australian Government has partnered with the private hospital sector to ensure the full resources of our world class health system, are ready and focussed on treating patients as required, through the coronavirus pandemic. Our Government has guaranteed the viability and capacity of the private hospital sector, in an agreement that will ensure over 30,000…
The Australian Government has approved a number of temporary changes to medicines regulation to ensure Australians can continue to access the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines they need, as the COVID-19 outbreak unfolds. We are also closely monitoring the impact of the pandemic on the supply of medicines, especially those manufactured overseas, so we can…
E&OE… Topics: Coronavirus update; healthcare package; flattening the curve; testing; ventilators; private hospitals ALLISON LANGDON: For the latest, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt joins us now. Minister, good morning to you. GREG HUNT: Good morning, Ally, good morning, Karl. ALLISON LANGDON: Now, just before we get into the detail of this health care stimulus package,…
The Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has cut the red tape on the manufacturing of hand sanitiser, whilst maintaining strict safety requirements, to bolster supply in Australia. Currently, there is high demand for hand sanitiser in Australia’s health care system and hospital networks – particularly in rural and regional parts of the country. The…