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People living in rural and remote regions of Australia will get improved access to psychological services, under a new telehealth initiative.

Thousands of Australian patients and their families will be able to access new Medicare supported treatments for breast and ovarian cancer, heart disease, epilepsy, stroke, lymphoma and liver tumours.

The Turnbull Government is investing $35 million to identify and develop new medical solutions to improve the health of Australian patients.

The Turnbull Government is today announcing a $100 million fund in an effort to defeat brain cancer and provide a better life for those suffering from this terrible disease.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on the Sunrise Program with Matt Doran and Monique Wright regarding the Government’s $100 million fund to fight brain cancer.

Opioid addiction is an international and Australian health challenge, therefore the Australian Government is providing over $1 million to ensure health practitioners and consumers are informed about changes to accessing codeine-containing medicines.

Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's speech to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Conference 27 October 2017.

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing over the weekend of National Mental Health Commissioner, Ms Jackie Crowe.

The Australian Government has launched a new online mental health resource to support new mums and mums-to-be through a range of perinatal support programs.

The Australian Government is providing more than $60 million for new projects that will help improve quality and access to palliative care.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on Triple J Hack program with Sarah McVeigh discussing making private health insurance simpler and more affordable, e-cigarettes.

Around four million Australians who experience a mental health condition will benefit from a strengthened mental health system under the Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on ABC AM with Sabra Lane regarding making private health insurance more affordable and simpler to understand.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on ABC Sydney with Robbie Buck regarding making private health insurance more affordable and simpler to understand.

The Australian Government has announced a wide-ranging package of reforms to make private health insurance simpler and more affordable for Australians.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on the Sunrise Program with David Koch regarding Making private health insurance more affordable and simpler to understand.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's press conference at Holmesglen Private Hospital to announce private health insurance reforms on 13 October 2017.

Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's opening address to the World Health Organization Western Pacific 68th Regional Committee Meeting on 9 October 2017.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Australian Government have launched their first ever country cooperation strategy, on the sidelines of the sixty-eighth session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific.

Headspace supports tens of thousands of Australians each year who are struggling with mental health problems by providing vital counselling services in person and online.

As part of our over $4 billion annual investment in mental health, the Turnbull Government is today launching our new digital mental health gateway — Head to Health.

The Australian Government is continuing to make medicines more affordable with new drugs being subsidised and price reductions for more than 1,400 medications coming into effect on 1 October 2017.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doorstop at Melbourne regarding launch of 3D printer at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and guidelines for sudden infant death syndrome.

Australia’s athletes will benefit from a stronger sporting partnership under a new Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Australian and Singaporean Governments.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on FiveAA with Leon Byner, regarding the Australian Government’s new anti-drug campaign and local drug action teams.