Senator the Hon Brett Mason - Media Items
Listed below are media items for Senator the Hon Brett Mason, Former Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing
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Previous MinistersJuly 2007
27 July 2007
Summit considers rise in chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a growing health problem that causes the death of thousands of Australians each year.
27 July 2007
$2m boost to Tamworth region mental health services
Mental health services will increase in the Tamworth region, following a $2 million boost in funding from the Australian Government.
27 July 2007
$1.1 million for palliative care research in NSW
Research into end of life and palliative care practices will be supported by six National Health and Medical Research Council grants announced on 27 July by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Brett Mason.
17 July 2007
$19 million to help people with mental illness
The Australian Government today announced grants totalling $19 million to help people with mental illness to take part more fully in their communities.
17 July 2007
$1.1 million for palliative care research in Victoria
Seven National Health and Medical Research Council grants worth $1.1 million will support palliative care research in Victoria.
13 July 2007
$300,000 grant for James Cook University
Research into improving health issues associated with end of life and palliative care practices is the aim of a National Health and Medical Research Council grant announced in Cairns on 13 July by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Brett Mason.
11 July 2007
Boost to Queensland mental health services
The Australian Government is providing almost $5 million over five years for additional mental health services in rural and remote areas of Queensland.
02 July 2007
Quicker, better food regulation
Changes to food regulations will significantly improve the assessment and consultation procedures for new and amended food standards.