An $18 million investment by the Turnbull Government in a range of medical research projects will aim to improve the health of Australian women, marking the first step towards a new National Women’s Health Strategy. The National Women’s Health Strategy 2020 – 2030, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all women in…
DetailsE&OE… Topics: $2 million for a national Indigenous eyesight program; Greater focus on Indigenous health outcomes; My Health Record JONATHAN HERMAWAN: Good morning. We’re here at Mbantua Alice Springs at the Akeyulerre Healing Centre. We’re here with the ministers, Minister Wyatt and Minister Hunt, and also with (inaudible) and Aunty Amelia Turner. I’m…
DetailsHealth ministers from across Australia unanimously reaffirmed their support for My Health Record and the national opt out approach at the Council of Australian Government Health Council meeting in Alice Springs. I welcome the bi-partisan support from both Labor and Liberal state governments for this important health reform. As health ministers noted at…
DetailsResidents of Casey and Cardinia Shire will help divert up to 120,000 tonnes of waste – some 12,000 truckloads – from landfill each year, thanks to a $38 million commitment by the Turnbull Government, through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. A new $65 million composting facility will collect food and organic waste from the…
DetailsFederal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP has encouraged local sporting groups from around the community to apply for funding as part of the Australian Government’s $29.7 million Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program. The Program will enable sport and community organisations to apply for grants up to $500,000 to upgrade sporting infrastructure…
DetailsAfter constructive discussions with the AMA and RACGP, the Government will strengthen privacy provisions under the My Health Record Act, removing any doubt regarding Labor’s 2012 legislation. Labor’s 2012 My Health Record legislation will be strengthened to match the existing ADHA policy. This policy requires a court order to release any My Health…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government will help improve the lives of those living with diabetes and hepatitis C by making two treatments more affordable, helping patients save thousands of dollars a year. In excess of 170,000 Australians, who face the many challenges and risks of living with the hepatitis C, are expected to benefit from the…
DetailsAlmost 6,500 patients who suffer from particularly severe epilepsy will receive much-needed support with the Turnbull Government subsidising a life-changing medicine, saving families thousands of dollars each year. From August 1, Perampanel will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for children older than 12 and adults with severe epilepsy. This will…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government and beyondblue will provide a total of $5 million for research to help improve mental illness among our older Australians. The funding will be allocated to seven innovative projects that will look to reduce depression, anxiety and suicide in elderly Australians by supporting evidence-based approaches. One project includes a trial…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government will today release Australia’s first National Action Plan for Endometriosis to improve the quality of life of patients through better treatment, diagnosis, and aiming to ultimately find a cure. The Plan outlines a new approach to improving awareness and understanding of endometriosis, speeding up diagnosis, and developing better diagnostic and treatment options.…
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