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A new $34 million research centre will strengthen the future of aged care delivery in Australia.

In partnership with state and territory governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leaders, the Australian Government has released a national policy framework to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the next 10 years.

Close to 500 health students each year are undertaking placements and their university degrees in Orange, providing a boost to health care in the region and equipping the next generation of students with the right skills and confidence to work regionally.

Twenty-one health groups across Australia will share in $23.7 million over 3 years thanks to the Australian Government’s National Preventive Health Strategy, furthering support for the health and wellbeing of all Australians.

The Australian Government has today launched the National Preventive Health Strategy, a 10-year plan to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians at all stages of life.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt at the Melbourne Press Conference on 13 December 2021, on International border reopening, Telehealth and Omicron variant.

The Australian Government is investing $308.6 million to strengthen Australia’s primary care health system, building on our significant investment and reform to date.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt at the Melbourne Press Conference on 8 December 2021, on COVID-19 Boosters and 2022 Federal Election.

Australians aged 18 and over will now have the choice to receive a Moderna COVID-19 booster shot following approval from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

Hobart’s successful bid to host the Fifth Ashes Test is a win for cricket fans and the Tasmanian economy.

The human biosecurity emergency period under the Biosecurity Act 2015 will be extended for a further two months.

GP practices in towns throughout regional, rural and remote Australia will have more options and a larger pool of doctors to recruit from, following changes announced by the Australian Government.

The Australian Government is providing an early Christmas present to 166 Men’s Sheds across the country, who will receive a share of $500,000 to continue to support the health of men through the National Shed Development Programme (NSDP).

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Marcus Paul in the Morning, of 2SM on 9 December 2021, on incentivising graduates to work outside metro areas.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Katie Wolf of Mix 104.9, Darwin, on 9 December 2021, medical workforce and HELP debt reduction.

The Australian Government is investing in swimming and water safety education, encouraging more teachers into the pool to strengthen skills and save lives.

Initial results from the first national survey of mental health and wellbeing in 14 years has confirmed the growing importance of mental health services, with Australians seeking mental health support more than ever before.

Canberrans seeking assistance for their mental health will have another centre providing high quality support with the opening of the Canberra Head to Health Centre.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt at the Melbourne Press Conference on 8 December 2021, on Very special kids, Moderna booster shot and Omicron variant.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Tony Jones on 3AW Mornings on 8 December 2021, on medical workforce and HELP debt reduction.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Steve Price, on Australia Today, on 8 December 2021, on medical workforce and HELP debt reduction.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview on ABC AM on 8 December 2021 on GP shortages in remote areas.

Current and emerging para-athletes will benefit from the Australian Government’s investment in a new community, education and events centre at The Hangar at Tullamarine.

The Australian Government continues to support the mental health and wellbeing of new and expectant parents with new funding to expand the National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline.

The University of Melbourne’s rural pathway medical school program at Shepparton is set to welcome its first intake next year, taking students a step closer to becoming rural doctors and helping to address Australia’s longstanding rural doctor shortage.