Federal Member for Flinders. The Hon Greg Hunt MP today opened the new VCE building at Balcombe Grammar School, funded in part by a $2 million contribution by the Morrison Government. Mr Hunt said the new building would provide students with a state-of-the-art space to complete their secondary education and assist them to access…
DetailsToday is World Mental Health Day. It is an opportunity to talk and think about how we perceive mental illness in Australia, including removing any stigma around it. One in five Australians is affected by mental illness each year, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma. Supporting mental health and suicide prevention…
DetailsA new 3D printing laboratory officially opened today in Melbourne has the potential to revolutionise how we repair and augment bones in the head, skull and face. Australian company Anatomics opened its 3D printing polymer laboratory, where it will develop its new porous plastic implant material, known as ‘StarPore’ – the first synthetic product…
DetailsToday is National headspace Day, which puts the issue of young Australians’ mental health in the spotlight. The day draws attention to a significant national issue and encourages young people to discuss their mental health, and take steps to improve their wellbeing. About 560,000 Australian children and adolescents are estimated to have a…
DetailsToday is National headspace Day, which puts the issue of young Australians’ mental health in the spotlight. Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, today encouraged young Australians on the Mornington Peninsula to take part in National headspace Day by attending a local event, by talking and sharing ideas with family and…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is investing $3 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to examine the benefits of medicinal cannabis for pain, symptom and side effect management for cancer patients. Since her own battle, Ms Olivia Newton-John has been an advocate for breast cancer awareness and research, and through her personal experience and…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is investing $8 million in world-class clinical trials focusing on conditions affecting the heart, preterm baby lungs, the brain, infection control and dementia. Five Australian-led trials will receive funding from the Government’s Medical Research Future Fund International Clinical Trial Collaborations program. Researchers at the University of Western Australia will receive $1.8 million…
DetailsFederal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP is encouraging local community groups to apply for new swimming grants to enable or improve opportunities for people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to enjoy this great Aussie past-time. Working in partnership with Swimming Australia, the Community Swimming Grants Program allows organisations the opportunity…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is pleased to announce the next step in the $150 million Stem Cell Therapies Mission, with the release of the draft Roadmap for public consultation, which will help guide this 10-year investment in medical research. The Mission is an opportunity for world-class Australian researchers, to further investigate an area that presents…
DetailsOctober 1 is the commencement of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is yet another strong reminder to all Australian women they should put their health and well-being first. Early detection remains the best chance of survival. It is important women of all ages self-check their breasts, and women aged 50 to 74…
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