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The Australian Government is investing $4.3 million for a new program to ensure that victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence or child sexual abuse in the ACT can get better support.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Matthew Pantelis on aged care; bulk billing investments; taking pressure off hospitals; GP workforce; proton therapy.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Bevan on aged care reforms; taking pressure off hospitals; vaping enforcement.

South Australia’s strong enforcement has seen thousands of unlawful vapes taken off the shelves and out of the hands of young Australians.

A new headspace service will open in Manjimup next year to provide mental health support to young people in the community and surrounding region.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference in Adelaide on vaping enforcement; taking pressure off hospitals; retirement villages; women's health; IV fluids; RSV vaccine and monoclonal antibodies.

The Australian Government is expanding the Connected Beginnings program, helping more First Nations children thrive in the crucial early years.

Read Minister Wells' speech at the Swimming Australia Annual Awards.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Andrew Clennell on reforms to the aged care system in Australia.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' opening address for the aged care reforms announcement.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Paul Cook on the new headspace centre in Manjimup

The Australian Government is investing $3.8 billion over four years to support the aged care sector to deliver a higher standard of care for older Australians, by funding pay rises for workers from 1 January 2025.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Patricia Karvelas on reforms to the aged care system.

The Australian Government is investing $3.6 million in targeted funding to enhance the health literacy, reduce risk and improve health outcomes for women who face additional challenges accessing health information.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Loretta Ryan and Craig Zonca on the aged care reform bill.

Curtin University will lead a national study into the mental health and wellbeing of children aged 4 to 17, with support from an $8.1 million investment from the Australian Government.

The Australian Government will deliver historic aged care reforms to ensure the viability and quality of aged care, and support growing numbers of older Australians choosing to retain their independence and remain in their homes as they age.

The Australian Government has opened consultation on the draft National Nursing Workforce Strategy.

The Australian Government has released the final report of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review.

Australia continues to ramp up the fight against illicit vapes, with more than 5.2 million illicit vapes and vaping products seized so far this year. Of these, more than 2 million vapes have been seized since the commencement of the new vaping laws on 1 July 2024.

The Australian Government is calling for feedback on the draft National Suicide Prevention Strategy.

For the first time in Australian history, sporting boardrooms across the country will have to meet gender equity targets or risk funding being withheld.

Read the transcript of Minister Thwaites' speech to the UnitingCare Australia Leaders' Forum

Read Assistant Minister Kearney's speech at the PharmAus24 Conference at Parliament House.

People across North Queensland will soon have free, walk-in mental health support and care with the opening of the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Mackay.