Ministers' media centre

Adults with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis and with certain cancers, will now have access to cheaper medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) thanks to the Australian Government.

Young people on Bribie Island now have access to free mental health care and support with the establishment of a new headspace service.

Read the transcript from Minister Butler's radio interview with Matthew Pantelis which covered South Australian hospitals, the Aged Care Taskforce, bulk billing, Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, and medical students choosing general practice.

The Albanese Labor Government is investing in the health of Australian newborns through a multi-million-dollar research project to enable life-saving interventions.

The Australian Government is helping Australian kids stay fit and healthy this winter by releasing a new, best practice resource for kindergartens, early education centres, schools, and other care services to help limit the spread of infectious disease.

The Australian Government is investing more than $3.7 million in funding towards targeted research into improving infection prevention and control (IPC) in aged care homes as part of its commitment to delivering high quality person-centred care for older Australians.

The Australian Government is helping First Nations children get the best start in life, expanding the successful Connected Beginnings program to the New South Wales Central Coast.

To mark World Breastfeeding Week the Australian Government is celebrating the success of national campaigns and initiatives to support breastfeeding and give babies the best start in life. Running from 1 to 7 August, the theme for 2024 is 'Breastfeeding support for all'.

The Australian Government has established a new body to shape the direction of Australia’s healthcare workforce.

The Australian Government is investing a further $8 million to expand the delivery of innovative respite support programs for Australians living with dementia and their carers.

The Australian Government has established an expert advisory group to provide advice on reducing the impacts of climate change on the nation’s health.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister Kearney's press conference on the launch of Loneliness Awareness Week.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's address to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's National Conference

Read Minister Butler's speech at the Australian Medical Association's National Conference.

The Australia Government is supporting babies with a peanut allergy by funding a groundbreaking new program.

Morayfield residents will be able to access fully bulk billed care with a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC).

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Loretta Ryan and Craig Zonca on Medicare Urgent Care Clinics; increase in bulk billing.

Young people across the New England will have better access to free mental health care with an upgraded headspace officially opening in Armidale.

Young people in Tamworth and across the New England will have improved access to high quality mental health care and support as headspace Tamworth moves to a new and expanded centre at 201 Marius Street.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's doorstop in Brisbane on the opening of the Morayfield Urgent Care Clinic.

The Australian Government’s reforms are continuing to lift the standard of aged care, with a new report highlighting the positive experience of older people living in residential aged care.

The Australian Government is encouraging more people to register as organ and tissue donors this DonateLife Week.

The new Coffs Harbour Medicare Mental Health Centre provides a safe, welcoming place to get free mental health support and care, without the need for an appointment.

The Australian Government and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission are continuing the big mission to ensure all older Australians in aged care receive nutritious, safe and appetising food. 

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Bevan on IV fluid shortages, pressure on emergency departments and the Disability Royal Commission.