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More than $57 million from the Federal Government to the University of Sydney (USyd) is giving trainee doctors and health professionals the opportunity to live, work and study in Dubbo and the central west region of NSW and in turn increasing access to healthcare for local patients.

Cancer patients across Western New South Wales now have access to life-saving treatment and diagnostic services closer to home, following the opening of the $35 million Western Cancer Centre.

Marking one year since the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global commitment to eliminate cervical cancer, the Australian Government is investing $5.8 million to back our pledge to be the first nation in the world to achieve this goal.

The Australian Government has implemented additional measures to protect remote communities during the current COVID-19 outbreak in the Northern Territory.

Work to align regulation across the aged care, disability and veterans’ care sectors will significantly improve quality and safety for participants and consumers.

The Australian Government is providing $10 million to establish a multidisciplinary national research network that will contribute to Australia’s preparedness and responsiveness to health threats from changing environmental conditions and extreme weather events.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference in Melbourne on 14 November 2021, on new cancer treatment, COVID-19 booster shots and vaccination rates.

Australia’s high levels of vaccination has allowed the removal of the remaining restrictions on retail outlets at Australia’s international airports.

From 1 December 2021, Australians with gastrointestinal stromal tumour will have access to a breakthrough new medicine listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The Australian Government has marked World Diabetes Day by releasing a new 10 year plan to better support Australians living with all forms of diabetes.

The performances of our Olympic and Paralympic teams in Tokyo look set to leave a lasting legacy and improve the health and wellbeing of Australians.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Jim Wilson on 2GB Drive, on 12 November 2021, on Australia's vaccination rollout, booster shot program, vaccine for children, Novavax vaccine, and WA’s COVID roadmap.

An innovative project to help more Indigenous expectant mothers to give birth on their home country is one of five projects funded through the Australian Government’s $5.5 million investment in the NHMRC Partnership Project scheme.

The Australian Government is providing additional support, reducing the out of pocket costs for hundreds of Australians living with epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic disorder which requires specialised wound dressings.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Chris Kenny on 11 November 2021 on the new antiviral pill to tackle COVID-19.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference in Melbourne on 11 November 2021, on COVOD-19 update, vaccine for five to 11 year olds.

Hundreds of students studying to be doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals head to Coffs Harbour every year for part of their training, consequentially creating jobs, boosting local investment and increasing access to health professionals for local patients.

Three leading members of the Australian Sports Foundation have been reappointed as the agency continues to champion sport funding and philanthropy across the sector.

As we return to many of the freedoms we took for granted before COVID-19, it is important to acknowledge the service of all those who have been involved in the heath response to the pandemic.

Former Health Department secretary, Glenys Beauchamp PSM, has been confirmed as chairperson of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Russel Howcroft & Ross Stevenson from 3AW Breakfast , on 8 November 2021, on Pfizer COVID booster shot in Australia.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Natalie Barr from Sunrise on 8 November 2021 on on COVID-19 booster shots, COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids.

Today, the Australian Government’s COVID-19 booster vaccination rollout program officially gets under way, with the initial focus on residential aged care and disability facilities.

As we mark the start of Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, the Australian Government is ensuring all people eligible for a cervical screening test will be able to collect their own sample from 1 July 2022, offering women more control and choice.

The Australian Government is supporting nine Australian researchers with almost $62 million to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by accelerating research knowledge and outcomes into health care and practice.