The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout has taken another step forward with the Pfizer vaccine being approved for use in children aged 12 to 15 years. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has thoroughly, and independently, assessed the domestic and international…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE Thousands of community pharmacies and additional GPs across Australia will be invited to join the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. This additional workforce will be brought on board to support pharmacies and GPs already delivering COVID-19 vaccines in cities, regional, rural…
DetailsTHE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE Residents across the Mornington Peninsula are being encouraged to “Arm Yourself”, in a major new advertising campaign to promote the COVID-19 vaccinations. This new campaign features a variety of people with a band aid on…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government is providing access to a new treatment through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to support around Australians who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a type of bowel cancer. In 2020, bowel cancer was the third…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government has today announced significant quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be made available for GPs, community pharmacies and other healthcare providers across Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Borough of Queenscliff…
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 providing $3 million to support young Australians in Victoria, ensuring they can access mental health support if…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE 15 July 2021 Additional telehealth support for Australians in COVID-19 hotspots The Morrison Government is extending telehealth consultations for Australians in COVID-19 hotspots, ensuring they can continue to access their GP and look after their health. From…
DetailsMEDIA RELEASE Prime Minister, Minister for Education and Youth The Morrison Government will provide additional support for New South Wales by allowing childcare services to waive gap-fees for parents keeping their children at home due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Under current NSW restrictions child care services can remain open to provide care for those…
DetailsThe Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government is providing $2 million to improve education and training for Australian health practitioners to better diagnose, manage and care for people with lung conditions. More than 7 million Australians are currently living with lung conditions. Chronic…
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 Australian Government is providing an additional $12.25 million to ensure the people of NSW, particularly those in Greater Sydney, can access…
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