Medicare bulk billing remains high across Australia

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   High numbers of Australians continue to receive the medical care they need at no cost to themselves, with recent data showing almost 9 out of 10 visits to the GP in the last quarter were provided with no out-of-pocket cost…

Strengthening support for front line workforces as booster rollout continues

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   The Australian Government is ensuring the COVID-19 vaccine booster rollout continues at pace, investing over $120 million to support additional financial incentives for General Practice, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, Commonwealth Vaccination Clinics and community pharmacists providing booster vaccines in…

Protecting Remote Communities in the Northern Territory from COVID-19

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   The Australian Government has implemented further measures to protect remote communities during the current COVID-19 outbreak in the Northern Territory.   As Minister for Health and Aged Care, I have made a determination under section 477 of the Commonwealth Biosecurity…

Australian Childhood Vaccination Remains at Record Levels

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   Australia’s global reputation as an immunisation nation has continued, as parents protect their children from disease at record rates.   Australians have embraced vaccination against COVID-19, it has helped to save lives and protect lives. In addition, the nation has…

Better Access to Mental Health Support in Geelong

The 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   Senator the Hon. Sarah Henderson Senator for Victoria   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE   Victorians living in the Geelong region seeking mental health support, will have…

$276 million to Back Australia’s Brightest Health Scientists

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   To continue our support for Australian medical research, the Morrison Government is making $276.4 million available through twelve research grant opportunities to improve health outcomes for all Australians and tackle the global challenges in health today.   Australian health and…

Christmas Comes Early for Local Men’s Sheds

THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care   THE HON. DR DAVID GILLESPIE MP Federal Member for Lyne Minister for Regional Health   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE   18th December 2021   CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR LOCAL MENS SHEDS   The Morrison-Joyce Government is providing an early Christmas…