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Securing cheaper medicines for people with severe eczema
The Australian Government has ensured thousands of Australians living with severe eczema will continue to have access to affordable treatments.Minister for Health and Aged Care, press conference - 14 December 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference which covered PBS treatment for severe eczema, nuclear power and paracetamol changes.Free dementia training resource for health and aged care workers
The Australian Government is continuing its investment in tackling dementia, unveiling a new training resource to boost care workers’ ability to support people living with dementia.$3.2 million for women leaders in sport
The Australian Government is backing women in sport yet again, providing an additional $3.2 million to support women in coaching, officiating and sports administration.Working collaboratively to underpin private hospital viability
Today, the Health Minister presented a substantial package of reform proposals for consideration by the first meeting of the Private Health CEO Forum, to support the viability of private hospitals, while making the entire system fairer and more sustainable for patients.A better way: suicide prevention in First Nations communities
The Australian Government, in partnership with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia, are today launching the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2035.Liz Hefren-Webb appointed as Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
Ms Liz Hefren-Webb has been appointed as the new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, commencing January 20 2025.Radio interview with Minister Butler and Ali Moore, ABC Melbourne Drive - 11 December 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Ali Moore on the Illicit Tobacco Symposium; vaping crackdown.Free mental health support for South Australian Parents
New and expectant South Australian parents will get free, personalised mental health support with new perinatal mental health centres to be established in Elizabeth and Murray Bridge, South Australia.Minister for Health and Aged Care, press conference - 12 December 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference with Arabella Gibson on South Australian Perinatal Mental Health Centres; Australian Burden of Disease Study 2024.Radio interview with Minister Butler on ABC Melbourne Drive - 11 December 2024
Read the transcript from Minister Butler's interview on ABC Melbourne Drive on Illicit Tobacco Symposium and vaping crackdownMinister for Health and Aged Care, speech - 11 December 2024
Read Minister Butler's speech at the ITEC Symposium 2024Vape enforcement crackdown
The Australian Government has committed an additional $107 million for the regulation and enforcement of Australia’s world-leading new laws on vaping products.Radio interview with Minister Butler and Charlie McKillop, ABC Far North - 11 December 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Charlie McKillop on Cairns Medicare Urgent Care Clinic; tripling of the bulk billing incentive; GP Incentive Fund; Enhertu PBS listing; COUCH Cancer Wellness Centre.'System-Wide' Change: 10-Year Action Plan for better LGBTIQA+ health
The Australian Government has today released an Australian-first roadmap to improve the health and wellbeing of the LGBTIQA+ community.Minister for Health and Aged Care - press conference - 11 December 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on additional funding for the regulation and enforcement of world-leading vaping laws; reproductive health; menopause inquiry; tobacco excise.Hervey Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now open
The Australian Government is delivering cheaper and more accessible healthcare for residents across the Fraser Coast with the opening of the Hervey Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC).Australian Government ensures future of Royal Flying Doctor Service
The Australian Government has secured the future of Australia’s iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) with a $74.8 million investment.Radio interview with Minister Butler and Murray Jones, 4CA Breakfast – 10 December 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Murray Jones on the Cairns Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, $1 billion 10-year Royal Flying Doctors Service agreement and private health insurers using 'phoenixing' practices.Minister for Health and Aged Care, press conference – 10 December 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference with Senator Nita Green in Cairns on the $1 billion 10-year Royal Flying Doctors Service agreement, rural healthcare services, national flags, the anti-Semitic synagogue attack, drink spiking, fluoridation in water and more.More mental health support for Perth parents
New and expectant WA parents will get free, personalised mental health support with a new perinatal mental health centre to be established in Wanneroo, Western Australia.Minister for Health and Aged Care, press conference – 9 December 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on the Commonwealth Ombudsman Report into “loopholes” making private health insurance more expensive, support for severe mental health and the anti-Semitic attack on a Melbourne synagogue.Empowering communities: funding available for groups supporting people with cancer
The Australian Government today announced the latest round of funding to help community-based and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups support Australians affected by cancer.Commonwealth Ombudsman Report into "loopholes" making private health insurance more expensive
Today the Commonwealth Ombudsman released a report into the “loophole” tactics that private health insurers have been using to charge millions of Australians more for private health cover.Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, press conference - 5 December 2024
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride and the Treasurer Jim Chalmers' press conference on Medicare mental health centres; MYEFO; childcare.
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