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The Australian Government is ensuring the COVID-19 vaccine booster rollout continues at pace, investing over $120 million to support additional financial incentives for General Practice, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, Commonwealth Vaccination Clinics and community pharmacists.

Read the transcript of Minister David Gillespie's interview with Danica De Giorgio with PM, Scott Morrison, on Sky News, First Edition, on 22 December 2021, on Omicron variant.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Chris Smith from 2GB Breakfast on 22 December 2021, on COVID-19 vaccine booster roll out.

The Australian Government continues to back Australian high-performance sport with a $257.5 million investment for National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) to take them through to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

The global search has started for five leaders who will help shape the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Australia’s global reputation as an immunisation nation has continued, as parents protect their children from disease at record rates.

The Australian Government has implemented further measures to protect remote communities during the current COVID-19 outbreak in the Northern Territory.

Victorians living in the Geelong region seeking mental health support, will have access to additional services and quality support over the holiday period through the Federal Government’s new Head to Health centre.

The Australian Government today launches an education program to help aged care providers strengthen organisational governance and leadership.

Minister for Sport and Senator for Tasmania, Richard Colbeck, has extended his gratitude to the AFL after it confirmed it would host a tribute match for the people affected by the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy in Devonport, Tasmania.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt at the Canberra Press Conference on 19 December 2021, on PBS heart disease medication, Medical research funding, COVID-19 Boosters, Netherlands lockdown, international vaccines and restrictions.

From 1 January 2022, tens of thousands of Australians with symptomatic heart failure will have access to a new treatment option on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), saving lives and protecting lives across the nation.

To continue our support for Australian medical research, the Australian Government is making $276.4 million available through twelve research grant opportunities to improve health outcomes for all Australians and tackle the global challenges in health today.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Steve Price Australia Today - Triple M on 17 December 2021, on job vacancies.

Outgoing CEO of Paralympics Australia, Lynne Anderson, has been appointed as a member of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board for a three-year term.

Australian sporting legend, Kieren Perkins OAM is today confirmed as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).

The Australian Government today announces an additional $22 million to ensure senior Australians can access sustainable, high-quality residential care, under a new round of funding through the Business Improvement Fund (BIF).

Young Australian athletes and their families will benefit following the Australian Government’s expansion of the popular Local Sporting Champions program with the number of annual grants to increase from 9000 to 12,000.

The Australian Government is continuing to implement its response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, with a further financial investment of $632.6 million.

The Australian Government is providing an additional $9.8 billion in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) update to deliver ongoing Telehealth, COVID vaccinations, and to ensure Australians have access to world class health care and medicines.

Work has restarted on a new radiation therapy cancer centre at Mildura Health Private Hospital, which is expected to open by March next year, with the Australian Government funding the radiotherapy equipment and providing Medicare rebates for the radiotherapy services.

The Australian Government has announced the membership of the Principal Committees of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for 2021–2024.

More than 100 students studying medicine, nursing, midwifery, allied health and dentistry have completed the rural part of their training in Mildura under Australian Government-funded programs, which has boosted access to doctors, dentists and health professionals for local patients.

The Australian Government will invest $102 million to expand, strengthen and enhance Australia’s National Dementia Support Program.

The Australian Government will invest $102 million to expand, strengthen and enhance Australia’s National Dementia Support Program.