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The Turnbull Government is today launching the next phase of our National Drugs Campaign to help tackle the use of illicit drugs, particularly ice, among young Australians.

Australia will host the 68th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific (RCM68) in October.

The Australian Government is teaming up with key community groups across the country to tackle the scourge of ice at a grass-roots level, with the next 40 Local Drug Action Teams rolling out.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doostop at Mt Martha, Victoria regarding Media reports on after-hours care, same sex marriage and Bairnsdale ulcer.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's radio interview on 2GB Drive with Ben Fordham regarding Media reports on after hours care and euthanasia.

The Australian Government is providing almost $3 million for more support and better treatment for people suffering from eating disorders.

The fight to find a cure for many terrible childhood cancers has been boosted with the start of ground-breaking clinical trials, backed by $20 million from the Australian Government.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's press conference and doorstop in Sydney, regarding the Launch of Zero Childhood Cancer Initiative and mental health.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doostop at Mt Martha, Victoria regarding private health insurance and the London terror attack.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview with David Speers on Sky News speaking about National Drowning Report 2017 and private health insurance reform.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doorstop at Parliament House, Canberra regarding the launch of the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2017.

The Australian Government will fund three medical breakthroughs to help people with severe disabilities walk again and support thousands of Australians facing crippling chronic back pain.

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and this year’s theme, “Take a Minute, Change a Life”, captures the idea that each of us has a role to play in suicide prevention.

The ninth day, of the ninth month of the year is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day – when we are reminded that there is no known safe limit of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

As part of Women’s Health Week, all Australian women are being encouraged to take time to think about making positive changes that can improve their health and wellbeing.

Game On Queensland grants are now available to local councils to deliver sport and recreation events and programs in the lead-up to, during and after the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Transcript of Minister for Health, ABC Ballarat Statewide Drive interview with Nicole Chvastek regarding flu deaths and compulsory flu vaccination for aged care workers.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doostop at Mt Martha, Victoria regarding compulsory flu vaccination for aged care workers.

The Australian Government will investigate ways to boost vaccination rates among workers in aged care facilities, including making the flu vaccine compulsory, following an increase in deaths this winter.

The Australian Government is proud to be supporting a great new initiative to help keep Aussie kids safe in the water – with the launch of the new ‘Kids Alive – Do the Five’ app.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's doorstop at Hastings, Victoria, regarding the launch of Laurie Lawrence’s Kids Alive Do The Five app, Meningococcal vaccine and WA GST.

The Australian Government has formalised its commitment to provide 50 Commonwealth Supported Places for local medical students at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital from 2019.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's FiveAA Interview with Leon Byrner regarding listing new medicine on the PBS and Medicare funding for MRI prostate tests.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's Sunshine Coast Press Conference regarding formalising arrangements for the Sunshine Coast Medical School.

The Australian Government is listing almost half a billion dollars’ worth of new medicines, providing sufferers of both common and rare diseases access to life-changing drugs for as little as $6.30 per script.