The Hon Tony Abbott MHR - Media Items
Listed below are media items for The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Former Minister for Health and Ageing
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Previous MinistersMay 2007
30 May 2007
More training for regional proceduralists
The Australian Government has increased training support to procedural GPs practising in some metropolitan and regional areas.
25 May 2007
Grants for primary health care research announced
The Commonwealth Government has announced more than $10 million in grants for primary health care research.
25 May 2007
Burden of Disease report
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s report, The Burden of Disease and Injury in Australia 2003, shows that an estimated 32 per cent of disease is due to poor lifestyle choices.
17 May 2007
New Darwin radiation clinic: tenders open
Builders and operators are sought for a new, world-class radiation oncology treatment facility in Darwin, following the issuing of tender documents on 17 May.
16 May 2007
New grants and schools competition to tackle obesity
The Australian Government has launched a new grants program and schools competition focused on preventing obesity and chronic disease. The $12 million ‘Healthy Active Australia’ community and schools program will provide grants of between $10,000 and $200,000 for local projects promoting healthy living among at-risk groups.
15 May 2007
Speech notes for CEDA lunch, Federation Square, Melbourne
11 May 2007
GP bulk-billing highs for children, aged and rural people
Record bulk-billing rates for GP attendances were achieved for children, people aged over 65 years and for rural and remote area people in the March quarter of 2007.
10 May 2007
Report finds ‘positive outcomes’ for Indigenous Australians
The Australian Government has welcomed a report evaluating four programs to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal Australians.
02 May 2007
ADHD Review
The Australian Government is monitoring the use of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication.
01 May 2007
Pregnancy support helpline starts
Women concerned about their pregnancy have additional support available with the Australian Government’s new National Pregnancy Support Helpline beginning operation on 1 May.
01 May 2007
New Medicare items
New Medicare items will commence on 1 May to help couples who undergo Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and people with diabetes.
01 May 2007
New PBS listings to treat chronic conditions
Patients with arthritis, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and metabolic problems will benefit from treatments to be subsidised through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 May 2007.