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…

Shire Council Receives Roads to Recovery Boost

THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   7th April 2022   Over $288,000 has been funded to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to prioritise maintenance for local roads across the Mornington Peninsula, under the Morrison Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.   Through the…

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…

Even More Support for Local Youth to be The Best They Can Be

THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   5th April 2022   Even More Support for Local Youth to be The Best They Can Be   Jimmy’s Youth Wellbeing Sanctuary in Rosebud is receiving an additional $1.6 million as part of the Morrison Government’s…

Mental Health Experts to Guide Million Minds Research Mission

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   4 April 2022   The Morrison Government has appointed mental health experts to the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission, who will guide research into mental health, including looking at prevention, diagnosis and treatment.   Almost one in four Australians…

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.…

Making Medicines more Affordable for more Australians

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   1 April 2022   Australians will have cheaper access to treatments for high cholesterol, heart failure and high blood pressure from today, ensuring they can continue to access the medicines they need, when they them. As part of the Morrison…