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Listed below are media items for The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Former Minister for Ageing
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Previous MinistersSeptember 2009
30 September 2009
Listening tours held at the Princess Alexandra and Prince Charles Hospitals - Brisbane
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has visited the Princess Alexandra and Prince Charles Hospitals in Brisbane to hear from front-line health professionals about the ways the Government can address the challenges in Australia’s health system.
27 September 2009
Australian Government acts on Victorian Nursing Home
On 27 September the Australian Government imposed sanctions on Margeruite Gerrard Pty Ltd, the approved provider of Radford Private Nursing Home in Victoria.
24 September 2009
New Equipment to cut Elective Surgery Waiting Times in Macarthur
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has visited Campbelltown Hospital, which benefited from a $556,852 contribution from the Australian Government’s Elective Surgery Plan.
24 September 2009
Minister Announces $4 Million Dementia Package
A $4 million package for additional dementia research, information and support for people living with dementia and their carers has been announced by the Australian Government.
23 September 2009
New Equipment to help Reduce Elective Surgery Waiting times in the Illawarra
Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot together with Member for Cunningham Sharon Bird and Member for Throsby Jennie George visited Wollongong Hospital which has benefited from a $402,754 contribution from the Government’s Elective Surgery Waiting List Reduction Plan.
21 September 2009
World Alzheimer's Day – ‘Diagnosing Dementia: See it Sooner’
Australia has joined 50 other countries including Argentina, South Korea, Venezuela, India, Israel, Greece, Belgium, Canada and the United Kingdom in marking World Alzheimer’s Day.
17 September 2009
Australian Government acts on South Australian Nursing Home
The Australian Government imposed sanctions on Northgate Aged Care Pty Ltd on 16 September 2009.
16 September 2009
Minister moves for reform of peak anti-doping agency
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis introduced legislation in Parliament on 16 September, which proposes a number of changes to keep the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) at the forefront of global and local efforts to stamp out drug cheats.
14 September 2009
$2.3 Million to Help People in ACT Remain Independent, in their Home and in their Community
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, and ACT Minister for Ageing, John Hargreaves have announced a $2.3 million funding boost to the Home and Community Care services in the ACT.
11 September 2009
RACGP Launches Guidelines — Management of Arthritis
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has launched three comprehensive clinical practice guidelines for better management of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
09 September 2009
Australian Government acts on Victorian Nursing Home
The Australian Government has imposed sanctions on Kincsem Pty Ltd, the approved provider of Glenlyn Aged Care Facility in Glenroy, Victoria.
03 September 2009
$8.6 Million Funding Boost For Coffs Harbour Hospital
The Australian Government has announced $8.6 million in funding for Coffs Harbour Base Hospital to purchase new surgical equipment and upgrade a key part of the emergency department to help relieve the pressure on public hospitals and reduce waiting times.
03 September 2009
Living Well Expo Connects Coffs Harbour Residents to Community Services
A Living Well Community Information Expo in Coffs Harbour opened on 3 September, with more than 80 exhibitors helping people living in the town and the surrounding regions connect with the community services they may need.