Biography
Ged Kearney is the Federal Member for Cooper. Ged has served in the parliament since March 2018, when she was elected in a by-election. She is the first woman to hold the seat.
Ged is the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health.
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Support for high-risk communities for stillbirth and miscarriage bereavement care
The Albanese Labor Government has awarded more than $5.1 million in grants to organisations to support high quality bereavement care to women and families following stillbirth or miscarriage.-
Research boost for chronic disease prevention in the Asia-Pacific
$5.7 million in research grants has been awarded to four projects aiming to foster research partnerships between institutions in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region and improve health outcomes for chronic conditions. -
Interview with Assistant Minister Kearney and Greg Jennett, ABC Afternoon Briefing – 11 April 2023
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister Kearney's interview with Greg Jennett on the Voice to Parliament, vaping and Chinese trade tariffs. -
Innovative digital projects to boost awareness about organ and tissue donation for young Australians
Six recipients will share over $368,000 in Community Awareness Grants to boost awareness about organ and tissue donation and help highlight how easy it is for young Australians to register to become a donor. 
World first framework for rural and remote nursing
A world first guide addressing the unique demands and challenges for Registered Nurses in rural and regional Australia has been released today.-
Radio interview with Assistant Minister Kearney and Adam Shirley, ABC Canberra - 22 March 2023
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister Kearney and Adam Shirley's radio interview on new national Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics. -
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care - press conference - 22 March 2023
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister Kearney's press conference on the new national Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Clinics, and regional and rural women's health. -
Australia’s first endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics now available nationally
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering Australia’s first Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics across all states and territories. -
Australia's first National Health and Climate Strategy kicks off
Consultation on Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy has commenced to ensure our health system can meet the challenges of climate change. -
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care - Op-Ed
Read Assistant Minister Kearney's op-ed, 'What Women Told Me About Their Experiences of Medical Misogyny'. Originally published in Women's Agenda on 3 March 2023.