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Greg Hunt named Honorary Melbourne Enterprise Professor

  7 February 2023 The University welcomes Mr Greg Hunt as an Honorary Melbourne Enterprise Professor, sharing his strategic advice on innovation, leadership and health policy across the University. Mr Hunt recently retired from a twenty-year career in the Parliament of Australia, where he held multiple ministerial appointments in health, science and innovation, and environment.…

The Hon Greg Hunt appointed Turner Institute Advisory Council Chair

  31 October 2022 Monash University is pleased to announce the appointment of former federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Greg Hunt, as the foundation Chair of the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health’s Advisory Council. The Turner Institute is a world leader in research dedicated to preventative brain and mental…

Breast cancer survivors to play key role in delivering more support

The Turnbull Government will fund an innovative two year support and training program aimed at delivering better support and outcomes for breast cancer survivors by linking them directly with researchers, clinicians and policy makers.   The Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) will receive $430,000 to roll out the Seat at the Table program to women…

Greg Hunt laces up for autism in 2018

In October and November this year, Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP will embark on his third 500km Walk for Autism around the electorate to increase awareness for Australians living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). From the 29th October to the 16th November 2018, Minister Hunt will visit schools and local towns…

Turnbull Government to invest $5 million in Rosebud Aquatic Centre

Rosebud Aquatic Centre will deliver a 50 metre indoor pool and gymnasium The Coalition Government is investing $5 million in the project The Centre will provide unrivalled community facilities for fitness and recreation Mornington Peninsula swimmers and residents are set for a rosy future following the Coalition Government’s investment in the Rosebud Aquatic Centre. Federal…

Local Sporting Champions grants help young athletes reach their goals

Young athletes are urged to apply for grants of $500 to help with the costs of competing in state and national events. The Local Sporting Champions grants program is an Australian Government initiative designed to support young people participating in state, national and international sporting championships as an athlete, coach or official. The grants contribute…

Local veterans supported through BEST grants

I am pleased to announce that the Southern Peninsula Veterans Centre has received a Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grant of $56,440.15. This grant will enable the centre to continue its day-to-day operations, providing veterans and returned services members with practical and emotional support. The team at the Southern Peninsula Veterans Centre does…

Government Supporting Next Generation of Athletes at Newhaven College

Newhaven College students are set to benefit from the construction of a new double-court gymnasium after the Flinders MP Greg Hunt announced today a $1,750,000 Australian Government grant. Funding through the Capital Grants Program will go towards the construction of a $6.3 million new multi-purpose gymnasium, to encourage participation and further develop the next generation…