Thousands of Australians with multiple sclerosis, asthma and diabetes will benefit from the listing or extension of several medications on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), bringing further support to patients and their families. From March 1, Zeposia® and Atecture Breezhaler® will be listed on the PBS for the first time, and Trulicity® will have its…
DetailsAustralians suffering from a severe form of eczema will now have access to a life changing medicine through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) which will provide hope and relief to many young Australians and their families. From Monday 1 March 2021 the medicine Dupixent® (dupilumab) will be available to Australians over 12 years of age living…
DetailsThe next phase of the Australian Government’s $31 million public information campaign begins today to inform Australians, with the vaccination program underway. At the end of Friday after four full days of operation and Monday as a setup day, almost 30,000 Australians had been vaccinated, including 8,110 aged care and disability residents throughout 117 care…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is investing $100 million into the development of new technologies to improve diagnosis and treatment of stroke, epilepsy and lung disease, including COVID-19. The funding will be split across three research projects led by senior researchers at the University of Melbourne, the Australian Lung Health Initiative, and Florey Institute of Neuroscience and…
DetailsThe Australian Government is providing up to $450,000 in Community Awareness Grants for community-based initiatives that encourage more Australians to say “yes” to organ and tissue donation. Federal member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, encouraged community groups, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations to apply for a grant to help drive community awareness about…
DetailsSmall and medium hotels across the Mornington Peninsula are being supported by the Morrison Government to lower their power bills so they can invest in their business and employ more Australians. Through the Government’s $10.2 million Hotel Energy Uplift Program, hotels, motels and serviced apartment complexes with up to 99 rooms will be able to…
DetailsA new year means the opening of the 2021-22 Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program, with applications now welcome from organisations on the Mornington Peninsula. Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, said the program was now entering its 25th year and had already supported thousands of projects nationally, including on the Mornington…
DetailsMore Australians than ever are receiving the medical care they need at no cost to themselves, as recent data shows almost nine out of 10 visits to the GP over the year to December were provided with no out-of-pocket cost. Record GP bulk billing rates reached an all-time high of 89.3 per cent for…
DetailsAustralia’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program will commence from next week. People in priority groups who are most at risk and who need protection the most – will receive a vaccine first. The rollout will begin with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, and following the approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on Tuesday, will include the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine…
DetailsTens of thousands of aged care residents in Australia will soon receive their first vaccine dose against COVID-19 next week. The Australian Government is ensuring those who are particularly vulnerable to the worst effects of the coronavirus receive the earliest protection, so priority is being given to residential aged care facility staff and residents.…
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