The Turnbull Government will provide a life-saving treatment to Australian patients who have a rare medical condition known as Morquio A Syndrome, at no cost. Vimizim® (elosulfase alfa) will be available under the Life Saving Drugs Program from 1 August. With treatment costing around $400,000 each year, many Australian children suffering from Morquio A have…
Volunteer organisation Clothes4U has received $4,747 in Federal funding to continue its vital work in the community. Clothes4U provides free clothes, accessories and basics such as toothpaste and shampoo to women so they can attend job interviews, court dates and other important appointments. Many of the women are escaping domestic violence, or are homeless, parolees,…
The Turnbull Government will support Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia. Australians love sport – it’s an important part of our culture and identity – and we have a proud history of hosting world-class sporting events. On the back of the successful Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC)…
The Turnbull Government is proud to be supporting clinical trials into new life-changing treatments and to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). And today – as part of the Big Freeze 3 fundraising event at the MCG – we’re calling on Australians to dig deep. For every dollar donated to the Cure…
The Turnbull Government is providing $5.2 million to support researchers and small and medium start-up businesses to deliver innovative health and medical breakthroughs, and better health outcomes for Australians. For many years, Australia has had an enviable international reputation for delivering ground-breaking health and medical research outcomes that make a real difference to the lives…
The Turnbull Government will invest $73 million in two new mental health programs to ensure Australian children and young people receive the support they need during their school years. Under the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program, training and resources on mental health issues will be provided to people who regularly interact…
E&OE… Topics: $73 million to support the mental health of Australian children, energy policy. MICHAEL SUKKAR: Well good morning. Thanks everyone for being here at Vermont Secondary College in the electorate of Deakin. My name’s Michael Sukkar, I’m the Member for Deakin, the Assistant Minister for the Treasurer. And I want to thank Tony Jacobs,…
I am delighted that the Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre in Rosebud has received $5,800 to install rooftop solar panels. This delivers on the Turnbull Government’s election commitment to provide $100,000 through the Solar Communities Program to 17 groups across the electorate. I am thrilled that this grant will allow Southern Peninsula Community…
Today marks a milestone achievement as we turn the first sod on construction of the new Health and Medical Hub in Cowes. The Coalition Government has provided $2.5 million for this vital health project, which delivers on our commitment to develop public health facilities on Phillip Island. The sod turning is the culmination of years…
The Turnbull Government will establish a new headspace in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland region of Victoria, to provide mental health services to young people in the region. Funding of $450,000 to establish the centre and $1 million a year for services will deliver much needed mental health care to local families where they…