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The Australian Government is investing $18.8 million to supercharge the discovery of better treatments for cancer, epilepsy, stroke, paralysis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, brain injuries, back pain and chronic middle ear disease.

The Australian and Victorian Governments, in collaboration with representatives from the aged care sector, are today announcing additional measures to ensure aged care providers are equipped to minimise the spread of COVID-19 and can continue providing quality care.

Read the transcript of a doorstop in Melbourne with Minister Hunt about coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Australian and Victorian Governments, in collaboration with representatives from the aged care sector, have announced additional measures to ensure aged care providers are equipped to minimise the spread of COVID-19 and can continue providing quality care.

Pregnancy warning labels will be mandatory on alcoholic beverages under recommendations agreed to today by representatives of The Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation.

The Australian Government is continuing to work closely with Victorian authorities and Menarock Life Aged Care to manage a COVID-19 outbreak at its service at Essendon.

The Australian Government will provide $2.5 million to the National Health and Medical Research Council to review the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines.

A media release about all aged care workers across Victoria now being required to wear face masks.

Five new COVID-19 testing teams will be deployed to test staff and residents in residential aged care services located across metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire.

A media release about the Australian Government driving job opportunities for young people despite the current challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the transcript of a doorstop in Melbourne with Minister Hunt about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Allison Langdon on The Today Show about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Paul Kennedy on ABC News Breakfast about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australians diagnosed with lymphoedema now have greater access to therapeutic compression garments, thanks to investments from the Morrison Government and South Australian Marshall Government.

Over 1 million people have completed the Australian Government’s Infection Control Training Module: How to protect yourself and the people you are caring for from infection with COVID-19.

The opening of an Australian-first community care facility has set a new precedent for the delivery of high-quality care for senior Australians living with dementia.

Aged care staff who work in residential facilities or provide home care support across Victoria’s lock down zones will be required to wear surgical masks following recommendations from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC).

Read the transcript of a press conference in Melbourne on 13 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australia’s first treatment option for people severely ill with COVID-19 has received provisional approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

National Diabetes Week begins today and aims to address a burdensome side effect too many Australians with diabetes experience

In a major boost for primary health care, the Australian Government is further strengthening telehealth arrangements as recommended by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and other medical experts.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Peta Credlin on Sky News about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Allison Langdon on The Today Show about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Lisa Millar on ABC News Breakfast about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview on The Project on 9 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).