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Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Scott Levi from ABC Central Coast about doctor shortages, Medicare and medical training.

From 1 October 2021, Australians with multiple sclerosis (MS), multiple myeloma, macular degeneration and keratitis will have access to new and expanded medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), reducing the cost of treatment for patients and their families.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference Melbourne on 30 September 2021 with an update on vaccinations in Indigenous communities, opening of borders and anti-vaccine content on social media.

The report of an independent review of the Australian Government’s Hearing Services Program has been released today. The review was undertaken to provide ideas and recommendations for the government to consider, including ways of ensuring the program improves the outcome of vulnerable Australians.

The Australian Government welcomes the release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Causes of Death, Australia, 2020 report today, with Australia recording the greatest drop of deaths in the last decade.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Paul Barclay from ABC RN Drive with an update on COVID-19.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Matt Wordsworth from ABC Afternoon Briefing with an update on COVID-19 and other matters.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference Melbourne on 28 September 2021 with an update on the COVID-19 vaccination update, home testing from 1 November and child mental health support

Hundreds of emerging female leaders in Australian sport will receive quality professional development and training under Sport Australia’s 2022 Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) grants.

The Australian Government is today launching a new, free phone application with information, ideas and guidance for parents to help them provide additional support their child’s mental health and wellbeing.

The Australian Government is opening two medical research grant rounds, worth $90 million to help accelerate Australian-led genomics and cardiovascular research, which will improve and save lives.

Premature babies across Queensland will get live-saving access to breast milk, with a new Australian Government-funded milk bank opening in Brisbane to supply donor human milk to hospitals across the state.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference Melbourne on 26 September 2021 with an update on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout and the Brain Cancer Mission.

Australians living with the most common and deadliest form of brain cancer will be given new hope thanks to a patient-focused clinical trial for Australians with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM).

The Morrison Government is investing $9.2 million in 12 new health and medical research projects, transforming their ideas into innovative, life-saving medicines, devices and treatments for the patients of the future.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Fi Poole from ABC Mid-North Coast with an update on COVID-19.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference Melbourne on 23 September 2021 with an update on the vaccination rollout, use of sotrovimab and home quarantine.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Steve Price from Australia Today, Triple M with an update on COVID-19.

Residents in the Mackay-Isaac region have better access to mental health care and support thanks to the Federal Coalition Government’s strong investment in regional mental health services.

For the first time, Australia has a 10-year strategy which will guide critical research and transform how we treat and care for nearly one million Australians who suffer from bulimia, anorexia and other eating disorders.

The Australian Government is providing an additional $2.5 million to ensure people in the ACT can access urgent mental health support during the current COVID-19 lockdown.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference Melbourne on 20 September 2021 with an update on the vaccination rollout and Moderna vaccines.

A new National Centre for Monitoring Dementia is to be established to improve the care for those suffering from the condition along with $25.5 million for new research.

To help improve the treatment times of those with hepatitis C, the Australian Government will fund a new national point-of-care testing (POCT) program that can confirm active hepatitis C infections within an hour and allow treatment to begin immediately.

The latest Medicare data showing that almost nine out of 10 visits to the GP in 2020-21 were bulk billed, with no out-of-pocket cost to the patients.