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Interview with Samantha Armytage on Sunrise about COVID-19

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview on Sunrise with Samantha Armytage about coronavirus (COVID-19).

$13.6 million to support the mental health of new and expectant parents

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the incidence and severity of perinatal depression and anxiety. Since March 2020, the number of new callers to the Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) helpline has doubled. 43% of all calls to the PANDA helpline come from Victoria.

Steps toward better mental health for young Australians

The Australian Government is ensuring the mental health and wellbeing of young people remains a priority during a challenging time.

$8.5 million to continue long-term women's health study

Joint media release with the Minister for Women, Senator Marise Payne, announcing the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health would continue for another three years.

Nutrition key to health for senior Australians

Senior Australians have been encouraged to maintain a healthy diet as the COVID-19 pandemic changes the way we live, work, study and socialise.

Budget delivers for hard of hearing

The Australian Government will implement key initiatives from the Roadmap for Hearing Health, investing $21.2 million over five years.

Grief and trauma support for Australia's aged care sector

The Australian Government is investing $12.4 million in a Grief and Trauma Response Package to ensure support is available for those affected by COVID-19 across the aged care sector.

Interview with Leon Byner on 5AA about coronavirus (COVID-19)

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Leon Byner on 5AA about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Doorstop interview on 14 October 2020

Read the transcript of a doorstop with Minister Hunt and Professor Michael Kidd on Wednesday 14 October 2020.

Caring for Mental and Physical Health during the pandemic

The Australian Government recognises it is a very challenging time for many Australians, with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life and work having taken a considerable toll on the mental health of individuals and communities.

Community at the core of new Canola Fields health care model

Canowindra and surrounding communities will benefit from a new primary health care model to improve access to local health care and provide better continuity of care for rural patients.

Canola Fields primary health care initiative

Read the transcript of Minister Coulton's press conference on 13 October about the Canola Fields primary health care initiative.

New Murrumbidgee model makes rural practice more appealing

A new model to boost access to GPs in the Murrumbidgee region and make rural generalist training more attractive for young doctors begins today.

Recognising the work of our carers

The enormous contribution of carers is being celebrated as part of National Carers Week.

Regional health Murrumbidgee Model launch in Wagga Wagga

Read the transcript of Minister Coulton's press conference on 12 October about the Regional health Murrumbidgee Model launch in Wagga Wagga.

Medical boost for Murray Darling Network

The Central West of New South Wales is set to benefit with 37 medical student places to be funded by the Australian Government at Charles Sturt University’s new medical school in Orange.

Aged care research centre to draw on world’s best practice

Flinders University has been awarded the contract to develop the first stage of the Australian Government’s new $34 million Aged Care Centre for Growth and Translation Research.

Connecting health care for country communities

New primary health care models to improve health service delivery and address workforce shortages in rural areas will be trialled across southern and western NSW as part of the regional health package announced in this week’s Federal Budget.

A Budget to support and protect Australia’s young people

Young Australians will be offered more opportunity and increased support to build a better future under key measures announced in the 2020–21 Budget.

Budget boosts bush health

Regional Australians will benefit from improved access to health services thanks to the Australian Government’s $1.2 billion investment to boost healthcare in the bush in the 2020-21 Federal Budget.

Australian Government finalises University of Queensland-CSL COVID-19 vaccine agreement

The Australian Government is investing a total of $2.3 billion to support home-grown researchers and manufacturers to develop and produce a COVID-19 vaccine, while engaging in strategic international partnerships to support access for Australia and our region.

A stronger aged care system with a focus on quality care

Record investment of more than $2.7 billion will continue to drive aged care reform and ensure the needs of senior Australians are prioritised.

Budget 2020-21: Record health and aged care investment under Australia’s COVID-19 pandemic plan

The Australian Government is delivering a record $115.5 billion in 2020–21 and $467 billion over the forward estimates to deliver the essential health services Australians need under the Long Term National Health Plan.

Budget to deliver better access to life changing medicines for liver cancer, eye conditions and Parkinson’s disease

Amended PBS listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for Australians suffering from liver cancer, myopia and Parkinson’s disease.

Digital transformation to deliver more timely medicines for Australians and improve patient safety

The Government is making significant digital reforms to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to cut red tape for more than 4,000 businesses applying to register medicines and medical devices each year, as part of its Deregulation Agenda which will also improve the timeliness of report.