On World Hepatitis Day, Australia remains on track to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030. The Morrison Government is investing more than $45 million in five National Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections strategies–including hepatitis B and C–to save lives and protect lives. Hepatitis is preventable, treatable, and in the…
On behalf of the Australian Government, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr Harry Nespolon, who passed away on Sunday night. As President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners for the past two years, Dr Nespolon worked very closely with myself and the Government. He…
The Australian Government is continuing to support the health and wellbeing of men on the Mornington Peninsula through two grants under the 20th funding round of the National Shed Development Programme. The Safety Beach Dromana Men’s Shed and the Western Port Men’s Shed will share in $10,686 worth of funding for projects including the installation…
121 Men’s Sheds across Australia will share in $500,000 in the latest funding round of the National Shed Development Programme, thanks to the Morrison Government. Men’s Sheds help men find social support, while being engaged in meaningful community projects. The Government is committed to supporting Men’s Sheds and encouraging men to meet regularly, support each…
The Morrison Government continues to invest in vital research to help promote better health and prevent people from getting ill. Our Government is investing $27 million in 22 preventive and public health projects through the landmark $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). This funding will enable research teams across Australia to look at new…
The Mornington Service Centre in Main Street will remain open until March 2021. Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, said he was pleased that Services Australia has announced the Service Centre would remain open to support locals through COVID-19. “Many Australians are doing it tough right now, and locals on…
E&OE… Topics: COVID-19 response update; ADF Deployment; PPE; Aged care support update; Wangaratta Hospital; St Basil’s in Fawkner; Contingency reserve, Delivery of test results; Isolating after test; Budget outlook; Partner rules for women giving birth. GREG HUNT: Thank-you everybody and welcome here today, I’m joined by Professor Alison McMillan, The Chief Nursing and…
The Somerville Eagles Soccer Club’s upgraded home at Barber Reserve in Somerville moved one step closer this month, with $200,000 in funding delivered to the Mornington Peninsula Shire. The upgrades will significantly improve facilities at the Reserve, including new covered areas, replacement of the current coach boxes, pedestrian upgrades, as well as a reworking…
The Morrison Government’s landmark Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has reached maturity at $20 billion – an unprecedented investment that will provide ongoing sustainable funding for ground breaking health and medical research. The MRFF is an ongoing research fund announced by our Government in the 2014-15 budget. The target was to grow the MRFF…
The Australian and Victorian Governments, in collaboration with representatives from the aged care sector, are today announcing additional measures to ensure aged care providers are equipped to minimise the spread of COVID-19 and can continue providing quality care. Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Senator Richard Colbeck, and the Victorian Minister for Disability,…