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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 MinistersDecember 2010
29 December 2010
New Directions for Improving Women’s Health
Ensuring women have access to the right health care at the right time is a key objective of the Government’s National Women’s Health Policy 2010 released on 29 December.
23 December 2010
Significant Step in Health Reform
Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon has announced that an important milestone in health reform had been achieved with six states and territories reaching agreement with the Commonwealth on the boundaries for Local Hospital Networks and Medicare Locals.
20 December 2010
Community consultation under way for Canberra’s $15m GP Super Clinic
Local residents and health professionals have teamed up today to share ideas about the best options for a GP Super Clinic in the nation’s capital.
20 December 2010
$22m Boost to Australians fighting cancer
Cancer treatment and prevention continues to get top priority from the Australian Government, following two announcements totalling $22.6 million for high-priority cancer research projects and to extend clinical trials.
20 December 2010
$22m Boost to Australians fighting cancer
Cancer treatment and prevention continues to get top priority from the Australian Government, following two announcements totalling $22.6 million for high-priority cancer research projects and to extend clinical trials.
17 December 2010
Tender Call Marks New Stage in e-health Development
The Australian Government’s personally controlled electronic health record (PCEHR) system took a further step forward today with the call for an organisation to evaluate the benefits and capabilities of the new system.
14 December 2010
Tasmanian State-Of-The-Art Ambulance Centre Ready for Business
Faster and more effective coordination of patient transport will result from Ambulance Tasmania’s new State Communications Centre and State Headquarters.
14 December 2010
Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment Kicks Off
The first stage of construction for the new integrated Women’s and Children’s Hospital kicked off on 14 December as part of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s redevelopment.
10 December 2010
MyHospitals – Shining a light on Australian Hospitals
The MyHospitals website, which gives the community clear, comparable and user-friendly information about the services and the performance of their local hospital, was launched on 10 December.
09 December 2010
New Director for the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Mr David Kalisch has been appointed the new Director of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
09 December 2010
Fight against cancer continues with new additions to the PBS
The Australian Government has announced a huge boost to the fight against cancer and other life-threatening conditions with the listing of nicotine patches for low-income Australians and more support for men with prostate conditions – along with other important additions to the life saving drugs program.
08 December 2010
Increase in Elective Surgery Operations Rewarded by the Commonwealth
For the first time, the Australian Government will will reward states and territories with $108 million for exceeding targets to increase elective surgery operations, the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, have announced.
07 December 2010
More than $5 Billion in Applications for Regional Health
More than 230 applications totalling over $5 billion from regional and remote Australia have been received for the ‘regional priority round’ of the Australian Government’s Health and Hospitals Fund (HHF).
06 December 2010
Party Safe this Summer
Festival-goers will be targeted this summer as part of the Australian Government’s National Drugs Campaign to combat illicit drug use. The latest phase of the National Drugs Campaign will be promoted through the popular In the Mix website, the go-to site for the summer music festival program.
03 December 2010
Another Step Taken to Help Keep Communities Healthy
The Department of Health and Ageing is seeking organisations or consortia to manage the Healthy Communities Quality Framework registration process and information portal.
03 December 2010
GP Super Clinics: Boosting Primary Care Options for Australians
Making it easier for Australians to see and contact a health professional when they need to is a priority for the Australian Government, and GP Super Clinics form a central component of the Government’s efforts to address a shortage of services across the community.
02 December 2010
Redcliffe GP Super Clinic Draws Closer
New health services are just around the corner for the Redcliffe community as the construction of the new, purpose-built Redcliffe GP Super Clinic continues ahead of schedule.
02 December 2010
Health Reform Delivers more Beds and Better Care in Queensland Hospitals
Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Federal Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon and Queensland Treasurer and Acting Health Minister Andrew Fraser today announced new funding for Queensland hospitals under the Federal Government’s national health reform.
01 December 2010
World AIDS Day 2010
1 December is World AIDS Day – an important opportunity to renew Australia’s commitment to raise awareness and improve education about HIV.
01 December 2010
New Medicines Available Through PBS from 1 December
Australians suffering from pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, osteoporosis, bipolar disorder, or hepatitis C will be among those to benefit from changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) that come into effect on 1 December.
01 December 2010
Pandemic Warning Decreased to Alert Phase
From 1 December 2010, Australia's pandemic phase moves from PROTECT to ALERT, signifying the end of the H1N1 influenza (swine flu) pandemic in Australia.
01 December 2010
Making it easier to see your doctor – Boost for GP After-Hours
After-hours support from local GPs will be boosted in communities around the country following two announcements on 1 December by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon.