$2 million to Improve Australia’s Lung Health

The 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…

COVID-19 Mental Health Boost for New South Wales

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   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…

Mornington Peninsula Manufacturer Awarded Federal Grant

THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care   THE HON. CHRISTIAN PORTER MP Federal Member for Pearce Minister for Industry, Science and Technology   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE   The Morrison Government is supporting local company Sealite Pty Ltd with a grant of $119,456 to increase its competitiveness…

Personal Protective Equipment for Primary Health Networks in Sydney

The 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, and other healthcare providers across Sydney who will continue to see their patients within their practices.   While telehealth consultations ensure that…

Dedicated National Referral and Support Service for People with Disability

THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care   THE HON. ANNE RUSTON MP Minister for Families and Social Services Minister for Women’s Safety   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE   People with disability across the Mornington Peninsula will be encouraged to interact with a new dedicated one-stop shop providing…

Local Grant to Support NAIDOC Week

THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   NAIDOC Week 2021 is taking place from the 4th to the 11th of July to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence and Australia’s rich history and culture.   Across the Mornington Peninsula the following celebratory…

Major Step in COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout takes a major step forward, with more than 500 GPs around Australia set to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from today. This will enable Australians to access the Pfizer vaccine through their general practice, helping to…

COVID-19 Indemnity Scheme to Protect Health Professionals and Patients

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   The Morrison Government is establishing a COVID-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme to provide further assurance and confidence to patients and health professionals in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The creation of a fit-for-purpose COVID-19 vaccine medical indemnity scheme will support increased vaccination…

$50 Million in Grants Now Open to Secure Australia’s Supply Chains

THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care   THE HON. CHRISTIAN PORTER MP Federal Member for Pearce Minister for Industry, Science and Technology   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Applications have now been opened for manufacturers under the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative – a key part of the Government’s…

More Support for First Home Buyers and Single Parents with Children

THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care   THE HON. MICHAEL SUKKAR MP Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE   MORE SUPPORT FOR first home buyers and single parents with CHILDREN   30,000 additional places under the…