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$8 million for ground-breaking clinical trials

The Australian Government is investing $8 million in world-class clinical trials focusing on conditions affecting the heart, preterm baby lungs, the brain, infection control and dementia.

Progressing the long-term plan for stem cell research

This is the next step in the $150 million Stem Cell Therapies Mission, helping world-class Australian researchers further investigate new medical treatments for many chronic and inherited diseases.

Celebrating International Day of Older Persons

On International Day of Older Persons, Minister Colbeck pays tribute to our elders and acknowledges the value of their experience, knowledge and contribution to our communities.

New swimming grants to get communities moving

New community swimming grants will help more people to enjoy this great Aussie pastime, no matter what their background, ability, or age.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins October 1

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder for us all that early detection of breast cancer is the best chance of survival.

Applications open for 150 new rural aged care beds

The Australian Government is delivering ongoing funding for up to 150 high needs rural aged care beds with $5 million available in the round.

Interview with David Koch about new PBS listings

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with David Koch on Channel 7's Sunrise. The Minister talks about changes to the PBS to give more than half a million Australians cheaper access to medicines.

Cheaper medicine for over 500,000 patients

The Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister Hunt have announced new PBS listings for life-saving and life-changing medicines, benefiting more than 500,000 Australians.

Doorstop interview about childhood brain cancer research

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt talking at the Kids' Cancer Project about the Australian Government's investment into childhood brain cancer research. Minister Hunt also answers questions about the ACT Government's new cannabis legislation.

Inaugural Childhood Brain Cancer Awareness Day

The Morrison Government has launched the annual Childhood Brain Cancer Awareness Day, along with an additional $7 million in research funding, to help support children and their families living with the devastating disease.

ABS Causes of Death, Australia, 2018 report

The Australian Government welcomes the release the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Causes of Death, Australia, 2018 report.

New and amended PBS listing to counter short bowel syndrome, upper limb spasticity

Patients with intestinal failure associated with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), and those suffering spasticity in the upper limbs, will soon have access to greater medicinal support, thanks to new and amended listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) coming into effect on October 1.

New centre boosts health training opportunities in Toowoomba

A new state of the art medical training centre that opened today in Toowoomba will provide a facility for the next generation of nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and midwives to hone their skills.

Living kidney transplants to increase under joint Australian and NZ program

The new Australian and New Zealand Paired Kidney Exchange (ANZKX) Program is a Trans-Tasman partnership that aims to improve the lives of Australians and New Zealanders by increasing access to life-saving kidney transplants.

$6.6 million to find answers to important health questions

The Australian Government is investing more than $6.6 million in four research projects that seek to answer important public health questions.

Australia to protect consumers by banning sale of pure caffeine powder

The Australian Government today announced it is taking decisive action towards banning the sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products (including pure caffeine powder) for personal consumption.

Delivering on our commitment to support Australians living with dementia

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to better support people living with dementia.

Steering Committee Established For National Preventive Health Strategy

The Morrison Government is progressing its 10-year National Preventive Health Strategy, with an Expert Steering Committee selected to inform the strategy’s development.

Celebrating 40 years of the WNBL

Today, Minister for Youth and Sport Richard Colbeck launched the WNBL’s 40th season alongside past and present legends of the game.

$33 Million for Research to Improve Health Care Now

The Australian Government is investing more than $33 million for research into health care practices and interventions that will focus on people with, or at risk of developing chronic conditions.

Delivering on our commitment to support more senior Australians to live independently for longer

The Australian Government is delivering $150 million over 3 years to enable more senior Australians to access entry-level home support.

Supporting senior Australians to live in their own homes for longer with more access to in home care

Senior Australians are increasingly choosing to remain in their own homes for longer and the Morrison Government is committed to supporting this choice.

South Australian funding boost to beat cancer

The Morrison Government is providing $3 million to support the South Australian Cancer Councils Beat Cancer Project.

Support for World Sepsis Day

As we mark World Sepsis Day, the Australian Government has announced $1.5 million in funding to combat this devastating condition.

Statement on the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

Statement on the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, following the signing of letters patent by his Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia this afternoon.