The Hon Ged Kearney MP

The Albanese Government has brought together health experts to discuss the unique challenges facing the health workforce across the Northern Territory.

The Australian Government has new funding agreements with states and the Northern Territory to put hundreds more doctors into regional, rural and remote locations.

Seven collaborative research projects will receive funding to improve pressing health concerns in Australia.

The Australian Government is providing $3 million for training to health professionals to better support workers affected by silicosis and other occupational dust diseases.

The Albanese Government is making sure midwives in private practice can continue to provide homebirth services by extending the professional indemnity insurance exemption until 30 June 2025.

A national action plan launched today will improve the quality and availability of palliative care for infants, children and young people with a life-limiting illness.

This DonateLife Week (23 to 30 July), Australians are being asked to register and have a conversation with their family if they want to be an organ and tissue donor in the future. 

For the first time, Australian women are invited to share their experiences in the health system to better inform policy development and improve health outcomes for women and girls.

The Australian Government is engaging with First Nations leaders as it develops Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy.

The Australian Government has committed $6 million over the next two year to extend vital support to thousands of babies born prematurely.