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Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview with Leon Byner on FiveAA speaking about local drug action teams in South Australia.

The Australian Government is continuing to work with the private health insurance industry to make premiums more affordable for Australians.

The first two commercial shipments of medicinal cannabis products to be legally imported to Australia have arrived in Melbourne and Perth, following action taken by the Australian Government.

The Australian Government believes there is no excuse for parents who, without a valid medical reason, choose not to immunise their children.

The Australian Government is continuing to subsidise more life-changing and life-saving drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as part of our rock solid commitment to ensuring that Australians have access to vital medicines when they need them.

The venue that will host the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) opening and closing ceremonies is now complete, with the purpose-built $105 million Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre in Carrara now officially opened.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's remarks at the opening of the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre at the Gold Coast on 29 April 2017.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's Melbourne doorstop regarding the opening of Holmesglen Private Hospital, $5.9 million for prostate cancer nurses, the Australian Olympic Committee, and the Federal Budget, on 27 April 2017.

The Australian Government will establish a new headspace mental health service in Whyalla, South Australia to provide ongoing support to young people in the region.

The Australian Government is providing almost $6 million to continue support for prostate cancer specialist nurses in 15 locations across Australia, with a focus on regional areas.

The Australian Government is rolling out a new $5.5 million immunisation awareness campaign to encourage Australian parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's inteview with Carrie Bickmore on Channel Ten program The Project speaking about brain cancer funding.

People living in rural and remote regions of Australia will get the same access to psychologists as those living in our major cities, under a new telehealth initiative set to roll out later this year.

Vaccinations to protect Australians against four strains of this year’s influenza virus are now available – and are free of charge to those most at risk of getting sick this flu season.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, and Department of Health Chief Medical Officer, Brendon Murphy, doorstop interview at Northbridge Medical Practice, Sydney, NSW on 13 April 2017.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview with Leon Byner on FiveAA speaking about incorrect Adelaide Advertiser article regarding My Health Record.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's inteview on FIVEaa with Leon Byner speaking about public hospitals incentivising patients to use their private health insurance.

On 4 April 2018 around 6600 athletes and team officials, from 70 nations and territories, will arrive on Queensland’s Gold Coast for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's press conference at Frankston Hospital, Victoria announcing the first 40 Local Drug Action Teams on 3 April 2017.

Community groups across Australia are joining forces under an Australian Government plan to deliver targeted local action to help tackle drug use and addiction.

The Australian Government’s Girls Make Your Move campaign and the YMCA have teamed up to give girls and young women a great opportunity to get active.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's press conference and doorstop regarding free continuous glucose monitoring devices to eligible children and people under the age of 21 years with type 1 diabetes in Melbourne on 1 April 2017.

From today, the Turnbull Government is providing free continuous glucose monitoring devices to eligible children and people under the age of 21 years with type 1 diabetes.

Each year over 4 million Australian adults experience a mental health condition. This is a shocking statistic and it highlights the significance of an issue that touches the lives of almost every family.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's inteview on Radio National AM with Sabra Lane speaking about ex-Cyclone Debbie and the Government’s commitment to mental health.