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Primary Health Reform Steering Group Established

The Morrison Government has appointed a team of experts to provide independent advice on the development of the Primary Health Care 10-Year Plan.

World Osteoporosis Day 2019 – Government launches National Action Plan

The Morrison Government is taking national action to tackle osteoporosis, a chronic condition where bones become brittle, leading to a higher risk of breaks than in normal bones.

Outstanding Woman in Sport Award

Golfer Hannah Green has won the prestigious Outstanding Woman in Sport Award at the Australian Women’s Health Women in Sport Awards  tonight in Sydney.

Address to Medicines Australia's PharmAus 2019

Read Minister Hunt's address to Medicines Australia's PharmAus 2019. Minister Hunt talks about the Australian Government's medicines listings record, and the importance of medical research.

Safer Baby Bundle to reduce stillbirths

A package of education and awareness measures designed to reduce rates of stillbirth, will soon be available for health professionals and pregnant women across Australia.

The Honourable Richard Tracey AM RFD QC

The Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, and the Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, have paid tribute to the Honourable Richard Tracey AM RFD QC, who passed away on Friday, 11 October.

Competitive grants of up to $1 million to turn medical discoveries into clinical reality

Cutting edge researchers and entrepreneurs can receive up to $1 million from the Morrison Government to develop their breakthrough medical devices to improve patient care.

Interview with ABC on World Mental Health Day

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Cathy Van Extel on ABC Radio to mark World Mental Health Day. Minister Hunt also comments on Australia's moves to combat antimicrobial resistance, and the debate about voluntary assisted dying.

National headspace Day 2019

National headspace Day draws our attention to the important issue of young Australians' mental health.

$3 million for research into medicinal cannabis benefits

The Australian Government is investing $3 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to examine the benefits of medicinal cannabis for pain, symptom and side effect management for cancer patients.

Doorstop interview about cancer research

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt talking at the Olivia Newton John Wellness Walk about cancer research. Minister Hunt announces $3 million from the Medical Research Future Fund for research into treatment with medicinal cannabis for cancer patients.

$8 million for ground-breaking clinical trials

The Australian Government is investing $8 million in world-class clinical trials focusing on conditions affecting the heart, preterm baby lungs, the brain, infection control and dementia.

Progressing the long-term plan for stem cell research

This is the next step in the $150 million Stem Cell Therapies Mission, helping world-class Australian researchers further investigate new medical treatments for many chronic and inherited diseases.

Celebrating International Day of Older Persons

On International Day of Older Persons, Minister Colbeck pays tribute to our elders and acknowledges the value of their experience, knowledge and contribution to our communities.

New swimming grants to get communities moving

New community swimming grants will help more people to enjoy this great Aussie pastime, no matter what their background, ability, or age.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins October 1

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder for us all that early detection of breast cancer is the best chance of survival.

Applications open for 150 new rural aged care beds

The Australian Government is delivering ongoing funding for up to 150 high needs rural aged care beds with $5 million available in the round.

Cheaper medicine for over 500,000 patients

The Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister Hunt have announced new PBS listings for life-saving and life-changing medicines, benefiting more than 500,000 Australians.

Interview with David Koch about new PBS listings

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with David Koch on Channel 7's Sunrise. The Minister talks about changes to the PBS to give more than half a million Australians cheaper access to medicines.

Doorstop interview about childhood brain cancer research

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt talking at the Kids' Cancer Project about the Australian Government's investment into childhood brain cancer research. Minister Hunt also answers questions about the ACT Government's new cannabis legislation.

Inaugural Childhood Brain Cancer Awareness Day

The Morrison Government has launched the annual Childhood Brain Cancer Awareness Day, along with an additional $7 million in research funding, to help support children and their families living with the devastating disease.

ABS Causes of Death, Australia, 2018 report

The Australian Government welcomes the release the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Causes of Death, Australia, 2018 report.

New and amended PBS listing to counter short bowel syndrome, upper limb spasticity

Patients with intestinal failure associated with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), and those suffering spasticity in the upper limbs, will soon have access to greater medicinal support, thanks to new and amended listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) coming into effect on October 1.

New centre boosts health training opportunities in Toowoomba

A new state of the art medical training centre that opened today in Toowoomba will provide a facility for the next generation of nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and midwives to hone their skills.

Living kidney transplants to increase under joint Australian and NZ program

The new Australian and New Zealand Paired Kidney Exchange (ANZKX) Program is a Trans-Tasman partnership that aims to improve the lives of Australians and New Zealanders by increasing access to life-saving kidney transplants.