09 February, 2010
Pharmaceutical Costs Continue to Grow
A report tabled in Parliament warns that the cost of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is projected to grow significantly over the next few years.
09 February, 2010
Release of Private Health Insurers Annual Report 2008-09
The latest figures released today by the Private Health Insurance Council show that the numbers of Australians taking out private health insurance continues to grow.
07 February, 2010
More Assistance for Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Families with children with type 1 diabetes will benefit from the Australian Government’s announcement on 7 February that it is increasing the maximum subsidy for the purchase of an insulin pump for children under 18.
04 February, 2010
Landmark Reforms for Mothers, Midwives and Nurses
The Australian Government has welcomed the recommendation of the Community Affairs Committee that the Midwives and Nurse Practitioners Bills be passed.
04 February, 2010
Release of National Advisory Council Discussion Paper on Mental Health
The National Advisory Council's discussion paper on mental health, A Mentally Healthy Future for all Australians, provides a vision and suggestions for a coordinated response to Australia’s mental health needs.
03 February, 2010
New Treatment Guidelines for Alcohol and Drug Problems
Health professionals will be able to better treat people with alcohol abuse problems, as well as people with coexisting alcohol and other drug use and mental health conditions thanks to two sets of guidelines released today.
02 February, 2010
$5.4 Million to Manage Asthma in Schools
The beginning of the 2010 school year provides a timely reminder for parents and school communities to be prepared and informed about asthma. The reminder comes as a new $5.4 million initiative is set to begin - ensuring schools and pre-school communities are better equipped in the management of asthma and other respiratory conditions.
29 January, 2010
Government and Ophthalmologists Agree to Compromise on Cataract Fees
Cataract patients will now have certainty following an agreement reached between the Government and the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists.
29 January, 2010
Strathpine GP Super Clinic Officially Opened
The $2.5 million Strathpine GP Super Clinic opened two months ahead of schedule.
29 January, 2010
Opening of GP Super Clinic, Strathpine QLD - 29 January 2010
