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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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Previous MinistersJuly 2009
24 July 2009
$5.1 Million for Better Support for Women with Post And Antenatal Depression
The Australian Government will invest $5.1 million over three years to enable four specialist organisations to provide telephone-based support for women experiencing post or antenatal depression, or grief following the loss of a baby that will link to an enhanced 24 hour hotline for pregnant women and new mums.
23 July 2009
$5 Million Investment for Geelong Hospital
The Australian Government will provide over $5m towards two important infrastructure projects at Geelong Hospital.
23 July 2009
$16 Million for Deakin University to Establish a Rural Clinical Training Program
The Australian Government will provide $16m to Deakin University to expand their medical program by setting up a Rural Clinical School program with major sites at Geelong, Warrnambool, Ballarat, and Camperdown.
20 July 2009
Healthier Choices Can Reduce the Risk of Kidney Disease
Kidney Health Australia’s “Wee Week”, which is being held from 19 – 25 July, will raise much-needed awareness about the importance of keeping healthy to avoid urinary tract infections (UTI) which can lead to chronic kidney disease and even kidney failure.
19 July 2009
$44 Million to Protect Those Most at Risk From Seasonal Flu
The Australian Government will nearly double seasonal flu protection by extending the free vaccine program for vulnerable groups from next year.
17 July 2009
Investing in Health Services in Melbourne's Western Suburbs
Sunshine Hospital surgery facilities will be enhanced with a $2.6 million upgrade funded by the Australian Government.
15 July 2009
GP Super Clinic for Mt Isa
The Australian Government has signed an agreement with North and West Queensland Primary Health Care to establish the $2.5 million GP Super Clinic in Mt Isa.
14 July 2009
Ochre Health to run $5-million GP Super Clinic for Grafton
The Australian Government has signed an agreement with the Ochre Health Group to run the $5-million Grafton GP Super Clinic.
13 July 2009
Caboolture Hospital Receives new ED Infrustructure
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, today visited the emergency department at Caboolture Hospital to view plans as part of the hospital’s redevelopment. The $5.2 million investment by the Government will see the construction of five treatment bays and dedicated paediatric space in the ED to improve patient privacy.
13 July 2009
Strathpine GP Super Clinic Begins Construction
Construction has started on the Strathpine GP Super Clinic in Brisbane’s outer north. The clinic, to be completed by early 2010, will provide 90 jobs for the Strathpine region during the construction phase and a further 40 during fit-out, stimulating the local economy.
13 July 2009
National Diabetes Week 2009
National Diabetes Week, which began on 13 July, helps raise awareness of the lifestyle factors that contribute to a person developing type 2 diabetes.
09 July 2009
Funding to Keep Medical Students in NT
Northern Territory medical students are closer to being able to complete their entire medical degree without having to leave the NT following the signing of a Memorandum of Intent between Charles Darwin University and Flinders University.
09 July 2009
Start for Palmerston GP Super Clinic and Child Care Centre
The Australian Government and the Northern Territory Government have announced the start of construction of the $10 million Palmerston GP Super Clinic and $2.4 million Early Learning and Child Care Centre, with the turning of the first sod at the Palmerston health precinct.
09 July 2009
$4.3 million to take pressure off Royal Darwin Hospital
The Australian Government will provide $4.3 million to improve Royal Darwin Hospital’s emergency department.
08 July 2009
H1N1 Medical Research Projects Fast-Tracked
Funding has been given to 41 Australian medical research projects that will help ensure the Australian Government’s response to the evolving threat of H1N1 is based on the most up-to-date information available.
08 July 2009
Report Highlights Importance of Our GPs
The Australian Government has welcomed a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare that provides information on GP activity in Australia and underlines the importance of primary care.
01 July 2009
Election of Rosemary Bryant to Presidency of the International Council of Nurses
Australia’s Chief Commonwealth Nurse, Rosemary Bryant, has been elected president of the International Council of Nurses.
01 July 2009
Health Boost for the Ipswich Community
A contract has been signed with the University of Queensland to establish a $2.5 million GP Super Clinic at Ipswich.
01 July 2009
Support for People Living With Cancer
From 1 July, people living with cancer will have better access to a variety of treatments, medicines and support.
01 July 2009
New Listings and Changes to PBS - 1 July 2009
Several additions and changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme that came into effect on 1 July will bring better health benefits to many Australians.