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The Australian Government is investing in enhanced screening and research of cancer in Indigenous Australians, through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Synergy Grant Schemes.

The expansion of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) screening program will be explored in partnership with community organisations as part of a new National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) project.

Eight grants totaling over $840,000 have been awarded to increase equity for people in population groups with poorer cancer outcomes.

The Albanese Government has brought together health experts to discuss the unique challenges facing the health workforce across the Northern Territory.

A first of its kind study exploring cancer in First Nations Australian communities has begun data collection today with the launch of the Kulay Kalingka study.

Ten new major capital works projects will improve health infrastructure in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the country.

The Australian Government is enhancing First Nations health infrastructure, making available $10 million for repairs, maintenance and upgrades to health clinics and infrastructure across Australia.

Medical clinics have been encouraged to provide better, ongoing care to Indigenous Australians following the revamp of an incentive program designed to achieve better, long-term health outcomes.

An Indigenous-led team of medical and social health researchers have been tasked with investigating how to improve First Nations wellbeing during pregnancy, birth and the early years

Today, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) supported by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), will launch the Strong Born campaign aimed at raising awareness of the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy, and safe breastfeeding practices.

Efforts to curb high rates of a silent, cancer-causing virus in Indigenous communities has received a major boost with a new program developed to increase uptake of a critical vaccine.

First Nations Australians living with disability are accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in greater numbers, according to new data.

Australia’s Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health and Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy will represent Australia at the G20 Health Ministers’ Meeting on 27-28 October in Bali, Indonesia.

The next generation of wearable health monitoring technology will be developed and trialled in ground breaking research funded by the Australian Government.

Indigenous health research has been given a major boost with the Australian Government committing over $11.2 million for medical researchers to tackle health disparities and develop solutions for First Nations Australians.

A new national study has launched to give Australians a better understanding of how First Nations people view and experience cancer.

Australia’s first comprehensive cancer website developed by and for Indigenous Australians has officially launched today in a bid to boost health outcomes and care across the country.

A lifechanging treatment for chronic kidney disease will be made available to thousands of Australians through an expansion of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing.

The Australian Government is investing a further $400,000 in the 2023 World Transplant Games to be held in Perth, Western Australia.

Leading Australian researchers will receive $15 million from the Australian Government to determine the safety, efficacy and feasibility of implementing mitochondrial donation reproductive technology following the passing of Maeve’s Law

From May 1, the second, prescription-only, COVID-19 oral treatment will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for Australians at high risk of developing severe
COVID-19.

The Commonwealth will invest $247.9 million to help improve mental health and suicide prevention support and services for Victorians over the next five years, following the signing of a bilateral agreement between the Commonwealth and Victorian governments.

The Australian Government will direct $14.8 million to key aged care groups advocating for senior Australians.

Children in rural and remote areas will have better access to life-saving medical equipment under new funding provided by the Australian Government.

Plans for the new Manning-Great Lakes Cancer Care Centre have been significantly bolstered with the centre to be built as a stand-alone facility, delivering comprehensive cancer care services including outreach services for the region.