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Australia’s best sports journalists honoured

Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has congratulated all 14 winners of the 2021 Sport Australia Media Awards.

ATAGI recommends Novavax for use as a COVID-19 booster

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended the use of the Novavax vaccine as a booster in Australians aged 18 and over where an mRNA vaccine is not suitable

New Frankston home for healthy ageing research

Research into issues affecting older Australians has taken another step forward with the new national academic centre at Frankston Hospital – which will house the National Centre for Healthy Ageing – opening its doors today.

Interview with Katie Woolf, of Mix 104.9FM, Darwin, on placement and training at Katherine Health Clinic

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Katie Woolf, of Mix 104.9FM, Darwin, on placement and training at Katherine Health Clinic.

$2 million Federal boost to allied health student training in Katherine

More than 35 allied health students each year will undertake placements and hands-on training in Katherine health clinics thanks to a grant from the Federal Coalition Government.

New PBS listings from 1 March 2022

Australians will have access to four new medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from March 1 to help fight COVID-19, chronic graft versus host disease, leukaemia and a rare blood disease called paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH).

New Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre to open in Midland

People living in the Midland area will have access to free mental health and wellbeing services with the opening of a new Head to Health centre, thanks to the Australian Government.

New headspace opens in Cowra

Young people in Cowra and surrounds will now have easier access to mental services with the opening of a new headspace satellite service this week.

Australian Government backs Swimming Australia on Russian boycott

The Australian Government supports a decision by Swimming Australia to boycott world championship swimming events scheduled in Russia.

New treatment for Australians with rare blood disease

Australians with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH)—a condition that produces defective blood cells—will have access to a new treatment through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Aged care reform delivered a year after Aged Care Royal Commission

One year since the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Australian Government has achieved significant reform across the five pillars of its five year plan to deliver respect, care and dignity for every senior Australian.

Australian Institute of Policy and Science's Post Budget Breakfast - Canberra

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's speech at the Australian Institute of Policy and Science's Post Budget Breakfast - Canberra

Landmark PBS listing for Australians with leukaemia

From 1 March 2022, Australians with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) will have access to a new treatment option through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

$2.5 million for expansion of Odyssey House drug and alcohol service

The Australian Government has provided $2.5 million to support construction of expanded facilities at Odyssey House drug and alcohol treatment service near Campbelltown in Sydney.

$25.5 million to improve Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service infrastructure

The Australian Government has opened a $25.5 million funding round for critical infrastructure projects at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) to support these services to continue their critical work.

Welcoming back visitors to aged care facilities across Australia

Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Richard Colbeck, has joined aged care peak bodies Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) to encourage more visitors to return to residential aged care facilities across Australia.

Training sites for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 confirmed

The Australian Government welcomes the announcement of training sites for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.

Canberra Press Conference, 23 February 2022, on Moderna vaccine for 6–11-year-olds, COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and Aged Care

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt and Professor John Skerritt at the Canberra Press Conference, on 23 February 2022, on Moderna vaccine for 6–11-year-olds, COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and Aged Care.

Moderna vaccine rollout expanded to include kids aged six years and older

The Australian Government has accepted advice from leading immunisation experts to make the Moderna (SPIKEVAX) COVID-19 vaccine available for children aged six years and older from 24 February 2022 – broadening the previous recommendation for children aged 12 years and older.

Melbourne Press Conference, 22 February 2022, on important announcements in relation to women's health

Read Minister Hunt's transcript at the Melbourne Press Conference on 22 February 2022, on important announcements in relation to women's health.

Interview on Sky News Regional, 22 February 2022, with Kristie Lloyd, on Expanded regional allied health training and new bulk billing services for regional South Australia

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Kristie Lloyd, on Sky News Regional, 22 February 2022, on Expanded regional allied health training; new bulk billing services for regional South Australia.

$22 million to support health and medical research in Australia

Six Australian health and medical researchers are set to receive a share of $22.9 million, to further ground-breaking research that will improve health and treatment outcomes for Australians and their families.

New bulk billing services for patients in Ceduna, Lameroo and Wallaroo

For the first time, more than 20,000 South Australians living in rural and remote communities will be able to access a range of bulk-billed primary health care services under an innovative Federal Coalition Government-funded initiative.

Coorong benefits from Coalition investment in rural health training

An innovative health training program will be established in Murray Bridge, Berri and other sites in the Riverland Mallee Coorong (RMC) region, improving access to health services and providing invaluable training opportunities for health students.

Project provides pull to Port Lincoln for aged care professionals

The Australian Government is providing $3.7 million to the University of South Australia (UniSA) to create a training site in Port Lincoln that will encourage current and future nursing and allied health students to pursue a career in aged care once qualified.