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Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from the ministers of the Health portfolio.
Read the transcript of a press conference with Minister Hunt about removal of last remaining hotspot definition, Pfizer vaccine and the Australian Open.
Regional Health Minister, Mark Coulton MP, chaired the eleventh special rural health COVID-19 roundtable with members of the Rural Health Stakeholder group.
Young people in Batemans Bay and surrounds will now have easier access to mental health services with the opening of a new headspace centre today.
The Australian Government will extend grant agreements for programs providing support, training and education for services and individuals caring for people living with dementia.
Two new medical research centres will be funded by the Australian Government to produce rapid improvements in preventing, treating and curing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and their complications.
Read the transcript of a press conference with Minister Hunt about $38 million for diabetes and cardiovascular research, International and domestic COVID vaccination update; Vaccine rollout - open call for general practice vaccinations next week; Emerging strains posing risk to vaccine development.
Breast care nurses epitomise what it is to be a national hero and it is with great privilege the Australian Government is able to continue supporting The McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses with a $3 million investment in 2021.
Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Stan Grant on the 7.30 Report about Vaccine roadmap, consideration to mandating mandatory vaccination, vaccine effectiveness, herd immunity and the UK strain.
The oversight and guidance for sport integrity matters in Australia has been further strengthened with the appointment of a highly experienced nine-member Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council.
Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Mark Levy on 2GB about COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination rollout timeline and international travel.
Perth will host the 2023 World Transplant Games in a major sporting coup for Australia.
By mid-2021, volunteers aged between 18 and 75 years will be recruited for an accelerated clinical trial of two ‘next generation’ vaccines against COVID-19, developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne.
Read the transcript of a press conference with Minister Hunt about additions to PBS, COVID vaccines, pre-flight testing, hotel quarantine systems and update on new strains.
Critical new medicines have been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), including to fight one of the most common blood cancers.
Vital support services will ensure senior and vulnerable Australians can access the help they need and stay connected during the holiday season.
Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Ross Stevenson on 3AW about COVID vaccine distribution announcement; March rollout; University of Queensland COVID vaccine; Priority groups.
Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with David Campbell on the Today Show about COVID vaccine distribution announcement; Distribution to remote communities; Emergency rollout before March; Positive healthcare worker who transported aged care resident.
The health and safety of older Australians should be a priority this holiday season with families urged to keep in contact with those most in need - but to take appropriate precautions.
Contracts have been signed with companies to partner with the Australian Government to safely distribute COVID-19 vaccines to all Australians from March next year.
Regional Australia has done exceptionally well in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and we are in a great position going into next year thanks to our world class health workforce.
The Australian Government is providing more than $100 million for regional, rural and remote pharmacies to better support their communities through an expansion to a critical regional pharmacy program.
The Australian Government is providing more than $100 million for regional, rural and remote pharmacies to better support their communities through an expansion to a critical regional pharmacy program.
The Australian Government is responding to the independent regulatory decision of the TGA today with a range of measures to support the cessation of smoking, and to help prevent teenagers taking up pathways to smoking.
The Australian Government has released the findings of the independent review into COVID-19 outbreaks at two Victorian aged care facilities: Heritage Care’s Epping Gardens and St Basil’s Home for the Aged.
Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Northern beaches cluster, Commonwealth assistance, Bringing vaccine rollout forward, Crosby Textor survey, Border closures, Sydney quarantine, checkpoints and National cabinet.