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Government welcomes Aged Care Royal Commission’s COVID-19 report recommendations

The Australian Government has welcomed the COVID-19 report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which has been tabled in the Australian Parliament today.

New funding and support strategy for younger people living in aged care

The Australian Government today announced new funding and a strategy for reducing the number of younger people living in residential aged care.

Additional protection for Victorian aged care services

The Australian Government is extending testing and bolstering the supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) throughout residential aged care facilities across Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire to further supress COVID-19 infection rates.

Interview with Allison Langdon and Karl Stefanovic on The Today Show

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Allison Langdon and Karl Stefanovic on The Today Show

$9 Million for research into cancer in children and young adults

The Australian Government is providing $9 million to support research into the causes, biology and progression of cancer among children and young adults.

Sport Australia Chair

The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest for the position of board chairperson for Sport Australia.

Interview with Ray Hadley on 2GB

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Ray Hadley on 2GB

Victorian restrictions

Joint statement from Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, and Health Minister, Greg Hunt, on the importance of easing restrictions in Victoria in a COVIDsafe way.

Leave extended for aged care residents during COVID-19

The Australian Government has extended emergency leave arrangements for senior Australians who have moved out of an aged care home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australia's first strategic action plan for blood cancers

The Government will provide more than $600,000 to the Leukaemia Foundation as part of Australia’s first National Strategic Action Plan for Blood Cancer.

New treatment available free for Haemophilia A patients

All Australian governments have agreed to fund a new treatment for haemophilia patients, through our national blood arrangements.

World Pharmacists Day 2020: $25 million investment to improve the safe use of medicines through pharmacy

The Australian Government will invest $25 million through the landmark Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for research to improve the safe use of medicines and medicines intervention by pharmacists.

Sign language milestone for Senior Australians

Senior Australians who are deaf or hard of hearing will have access to sign language services for a broader range of daily activities as part of a Federal Government funding boost.

Youth to have their say on issues that matter

Young people will have their say on the issues that matter to them as the Australian Government works towards the release of its National Youth Policy Framework.

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).

Australia Now Eligible to Purchase COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Through COVAX

The Australian Government has joined the COVAX facility, enabling the purchase of COVID-19 vaccine doses as they become available.

Lifting the burden for those living with dementia

Helping lift the burden for people living with dementia and those who care for them is the focus of an awareness campaign across Australia this week.

Further Investment In Three New Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Research Projects

The Australian Government will invest almost $6 million in additional funding from the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Coronavirus Research Response to support research and development of three Australian COVID-19 vaccines.

Regions to benefit from COVID-19 health response extension

Regional Australians will benefit from a decision by the Australian Government to invest more than $2 billion to extend its national COVID-19 emergency health response for a further six months, to 31 March 2021.

Mental health support available for rural frontline nurses

Health professionals in drought and bushfire-affected rural communities have access to extra resources to help them deal with the mental health fallout from these events.

Government launches new COVID-19 mental health clinics in Victoria

From Monday 14 September 2020, Victorians will have access to additional mental health support with 15 new dedicated mental health clinics opening to the public.

Digital health skills and training more important than ever 29.6 million telehealth services delivered

A national digital health skills and training plan has been released today to help the Australian health workforce use technology and further drive the digital transformation of health services to meet community demand.

Doorstop interview in Melbourne on 13 September 2020

Read the transcript of a doorstop in Melbourne with Minister Hunt about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Celebrating nurses who put their heart into our health

Australian nurses, and the immense contribution they make to the health of our nation, are being recognised this week as Nursing in the Community Week kicks off.

Interview with Kieran Gilbert on Sky News about coronavirus (COVID-19)

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Kieran Gilbert on Sky News about coronavirus (COVID-19).