New COVID-19 oral treatment on PBS

From May 1, the second, prescription-only, COVID-19 oral treatment will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for Australians at high risk of developing severe COVID-19.   Paxlovid® (nirmatrelvir + ritonavir) is an oral anti-viral medicine which can be used by patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of developing…

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More Support for Local Children Diagnosed with ASD Through Abacus

THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE 6th April 2022 Abacus’ new purpose-built learning facility began on-site construction today with its official sod turning ceremony. Funded by a $1.2 million investment from the Morrison Government, the new purpose-built learning centre will enable Abacus to continue…

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Protecting Australian Workers from Dust Diseases

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash Attorney-General Minister for Industrial Relations   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE   4 April 2022   The Morrison Government is investing an additional $11 million to better protect and improve supports for workers in dust generating industries and their families.…

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