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$220 million for research to tackle heart disease and stroke

The Australian Government is launching a comprehensive research effort to tackle the nation’s two biggest killers - heart disease and stroke - with an unprecedented $220 million for a 10-year Mission for Cardiovascular Health.

$200 million for cancer medicines on the PBS

The Australian Government is investing more than $200 million to list four new breakthrough cancer treatments on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), saving patients up to a quarter of a million dollars a year.

Doorstop in Melbourne

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's Doorstop in Melbourne regarding $200 million for cancer medicines on the PBS and the new dedicated Medicare item for heart health checks.

Interview on Today on Sunday with Allison Langdon

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on Today with Allison Langdon regarding the $200 million to list new cancer treatments on the PBS and the creation of a Medicare item for heart health checks from April 1.

New dedicated Medicare item for heart health checks

The Australian Government will ensure that Australians at risk of heart disease receive timely and appropriate medical advice with the creation of a new Medicare item for heart health checks.

$10 million for ADHD medicine on the PBS

The Australian Government will invest $10 million to expand access to a medicine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

$3.3 million for new headspace and youth mental health services on the Mornington Peninsula

The Australian Government is providing unprecedented investment in mental health services for young Australians living on the Mornington Peninsula by establishing a new youth mental health hub in Rosebud.

National action on lung conditions to help millions of Australians

The Australian Government has released the National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions to help people living with chronic lung conditions and has provided $4 million as an immediate response to support its recommendations.

$22 million to fast track early stage research

The Liberal National Government is providing more than $22 million for important early stage research that will lead to new interventions, cures and treatments of major diseases.

Free flu vaccines for Aboriginal children and $12 million to boost immunisation

The Liberal National Government will ensure 170,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adolescents are vaccinated against the flu for free and additionally provide a $12 million to boost a nation immunisation education campaign.

Doorstop in Melbourne

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's in Melbourne regarding $38.6 million for rare cancer and diseases clinical trials.

$38.6 million for rare cancer and diseases clinical trials

The Liberal National Government will provide $38.6 million to support 23 new clinical trials to improve treatments and discover cures for debilitating and deadly rare cancers and rare diseases.

The HeartKids Project: $26 million to tackle childhood heart disease

The Australian Government will establish the HeartKids Project with $26 million to tackle childhood heart disease, which affects more than 65,000 Australians.

$1.6 million for innovative ovarian cancer care pilot

The Australian Government will invest $1.6 million in an innovative pilot project to support women living with ovarian cancer.

$32 million program to support Australian researchers

The Australian Government is providing the medical research sector a $32 million boost over four years to help researchers make their medical breakthroughs a commercial success.

$26 million for perinatal mental health

The Australian Government will support the mental health of expectant and new parents with $26 million for a new Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Program.

Interview on Today with Allison Langdon

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on Today with Allison Langdon regarding the new $662 million aged care package to support senior Australians, the Aged Care Royal Commission and retiree’s tax.

$10 million for research into precision medicines

The Australian Government is investing $10 million in research that will help use a person’s DNA and their environment to help create personalised medicine for a multitude of medical conditions including obesity, autism, and type 2 diabetes.

$375 million for 50 MRI licences

The Australian Government will expand its MRI program to 50 new MRI licences, giving patients from all around Australia access to life saving scans.

$54.5 million for type 1 diabetes research

The Australian Government will provide $54.5 million for research that will give new hope and support to the more than 120,000 Australian children and adults living with type 1 diabetes.

Doorstop in Sydney

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doorstop in Sydney regarding MRI licence for St George Hospital; Seat of Flinders; Julia Banks; My Health Record

$36.8 million for Parkinson’s disease

The Australian Government is making a significant investment of $36.8 million for Parkinson’s medical research through the Garvin’s Institute’s Australian Parkinson Mission and in Parkinson’s nurses to improve the life of people living the disease and ultimately to find a cure for this devastating condition.

Medicines for the treatment of psoriasis listed on the PBS

The Australian Government will make two new medicines for the treatment of the skin condition psoriasis more affordable, saving patients up to $32,600 per year.

Doorstop in Townsville

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doorstop in Townsville regarding $5.9 million boost to Townsville drug and alcohol recovery services and James Cook University (JCU).

North Queenslanders will now be able to access a mobile cardiology service with the Australian Government announcing $12 million in funding to Heart of Australia.

$12 million to protect and expand Heart of Australia mobile cardiology and other services in rural Queensland