The Hon Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care The Hon Dr David Gillespie MP Minister for Regional Health Minister Assisting the Minister for Trade and Investment Deputy Leader of the House The Hon David Coleman MP Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention JOINT…
DetailsThe Hon Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care The Hon. David Coleman MP Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Today is World Mental Health Day. A day to reflect on our mental health and wellbeing, to reach out to our…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE From next week Australians who are severely immunocompromised will be offered the option to receive a third COVID-19 vaccine dose to boost their protection against COVID-19 to the highest level. This follows advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care Senator the Hon. Richard Colbeck Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services Minister for Sport JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government will boost funding to improve research and prevention of brain injuries and concussion for Australians playing sport. The…
DetailsThe Hon Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government is launching a new information portal, which will provide vital information and support for Australians seeking help for family members and friends with alcohol and drug related issues. Developed by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF),…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE 04 October 2021 Australia secures additional supplies of sotrovimab The Australian Government has increased supplies of the promising COVID-19 treatment sotrovimab with over 15,000 additional doses arriving in Australia over recent days. Sotrovimab is a novel monoclonal…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE From today, all Australians aged 12 and over are eligible to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine through Australia’s network of GPs and community pharmacies. The decision by the Australian Government to open up mRNA vaccines to the 60 and…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE From 1 October 2021, Australians with multiple sclerosis (MS), multiple myeloma, macular degeneration and keratitis will have access to new and expanded medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), reducing the cost of treatment for patients and their families.…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government welcomes the release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Causes of Death, Australia, 2020 report today, with Australia recording the greatest drop of deaths in the last decade. Overall last year, Australia recorded 161,300 deaths…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care The Hon. David Coleman MP Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government is today launching a new, free phone application with information, ideas and guidance for parents to help them…
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