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Listed below are media items for The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Former Minister for Health and Ageing
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31 October 2009
Tackling Binge Drinking - The Next Phase
The Australian Government is stepping up its efforts to tackle binge drinking across the nation, with the second phase two of the Government’s National Binge Drinking Campaign, targeting young people about binge drinking – ‘Don’t Turn a Night Out Into a Nightmare’ – beginning on 1 November.
30 October 2009
Lung Health Awareness Month
November is Lung Health Awareness Month and the Australian Government is encouraging Australians not to take their lungs for granted.
30 October 2009
Australian Nurses Federation (ANF) - Ninth Biennial Conference
29 October 2009
$8.65 Million Health and Medical Research Funding for University of Newcastle
The Australian Government is providing $8.65 million in new health and medical research funding to the University of Newcastle.
29 October 2009
$896,000 Health and Medical Research Funding for Central Queensland University
The Australian Government is providing $896,350 in new health and medical research funding to the Central Queensland University.
29 October 2009
$1.6 Millon Health and Medical Research Funding for University of Wollongong
The Australian Government is providing $1.6 million in new health and medical research funding to the University of Wollongong.
29 October 2009
JCU Cairns wins $1.38M for Health Research Funding
The Australian Government is providing over $1.38 million in new health and medical research funding to the James Cook University in Cairns
29 October 2009
$500 Million Boost to Health and Medical Research
The Australian Government has announced a multi-million dollar funding to boost the nation’s health and medical research effort.
29 October 2009
Government Stands up for Cataract Patients
The Government has stepped in to ensure that cataract patients will receive a rebate for procedures conducted from Sunday, 1 November.
29 October 2009
Prevention Put on Hold by the Senate
Plans to stablish Australia’s first ever Preventative Health Agency have stalled in the Senate.
28 October 2009
Minister Presents Excellence in Health Journalism Awards
Paul Smith, of ‘Australian Doctor’ magazine, has been named Health Journalist of the Year 2009.
28 October 2009
Australian Food and Grocery Council Dinner
27 October 2009
Boost for Clinical Trials in Australia
The Australian Government will boost Australia’s profile as a preferred destination for clinical trials.
26 October 2009
Working Together Essential for a Healthier Nation
Key representatives in the sport, food, alcohol, business and public health sectors have meet with the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, to discuss the recommendations of three major health reform reports: the National Preventative Health Strategy, the Health and Hospitals Reform Commission’s Report, and the draft National Primary Health Care Strategy.
26 October 2009
National Epidermolysis Bullosa Dressing Scheme Begins Soon
This week, 26-31 October, is International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week.
26 October 2009
Pink Ribbon Day
Every year, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink Ribbon Day provides a significant opportunity to promote key awareness messages about breast cancer within Australia.
23 October 2009
Consumers key to Health Reform
The focus of health reform was on patients as the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, hosted the first consumer-specific consultation in partnership with the Consumers’ Health Forum.
23 October 2009
Eating Disorders Collaboration to Host National Workshop
The National Eating Disorders Collaboration – led by the Butterfly Foundation – is hosting a National Workshop on eating disorders in Canberra on Saturday 24 October at the Australian National University.
22 October 2009
Launch of Get Up and Grow
22 October 2009
Doorstop - Launch of Get Up and Grow
22 October 2009
Australia’s First Preventative Health Agency
Australia’s first ever Preventive Health Agency will soon be established following the passage of important legislation in the House of Representatives on 22 October.
22 October 2009
Health Guidelines for Early Childhood Settings
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon and Minister for Early Childhood Education, Kate Ellis, have launched new Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Guidelines for early childhood Settings, developed with the assistance of a consortium led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
21 October 2009
Minister Consults on Mental Health Reform
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, today hosted a consultation at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission final report with key mental health organisations and professionals.
20 October 2009
Australia Refines its Food Safety Rules for Imported Beef and Beef Products
Australia is adjusting its imported food policy settings regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) for beef and beef products. The changes follow a review of current settings and will come into effect from 1 March 2010.
13 October 2009
$21m for new Better Health Grants
The AustralianGovernment will provide $21 million for the first-ever nationwide Partnership for Better Health Grants. Partnerships for Better Health Grants will help researchers to work directly with health organisations so that research results can be better tailored to real world situations.
09 October 2009
Specialists’ Fee Doubled For Complex Cataract Procedures
The Government is introducing a new schedule fee (rebate) for complex cataract surgeries, which will more than double the amount provided for more common, less time consuming cataract procedures.
08 October 2009
Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) Congress, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart
08 October 2009
$800,000 to Cut Wait for Elective Surgery in Hobart
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, visited Royal Hobart Hospital, which has benefited from $800,000 from the Australian Government to help cut elective surgery waiting times.
08 October 2009
Sorell GP Super Clinic Moves Closer
The next phase of the development of the Sorell GP Super Clinic is under way with the selection of a firm of Hobart-based architects to design and supervise the construction of the clinic.
07 October 2009
GP Incentives Boosted in Northern Tasmania
GPs in the Ulverstone and Burnie areas will benefit from increased financial incentives from the Australian Government to encourage them to relocate to and stay in these districts.
07 October 2009
Rural Clinical School Extension Boost for Burnie
The growing popularity of the University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School at Burnie has been recognised, with the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, officially opening an extension to the school.
07 October 2009
National Registration and Accreditation One Step Closer
Nationally consistent registration and accreditation for health professions is a step closer.
05 October 2009
KidsMatter Mental Health Project Receives Extra Funding
The KidsMatter Primary initiative, which aims to promote mental health, prevent mental illness and initiate early intervention where necessary among primary school students, is to have its initial pilot roll-out at 101 schools extended.
02 October 2009
Tread the Path to a Healthier Life
Australians are being encouraged to set aside some time to go for a walk and to continue to be active as part of Walk to Work Day (2 October).
01 October 2009
Royal College of General Practitioners Annual Conference
01 October 2009
Changes to PBS – 1 October
Changes from 1 October to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will help improve the health outcomes for more Australians.
01 October 2009
beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month - October 2009
Individuals, people in workplaces and community groups are encouraged to get active in October – beyondblue Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month - to raise awareness of anxiety and depression and help reduce the stigma associated with them.