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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Protecting Australians from antimicrobial resistance in food
The Federal Government has begun a nationwide survey of antimicrobial resistance in Australia’s food supply to protect Australians against the threat of antimicrobial resistance.-
Supporting Australia's nurses and midwives through burnout and exhaustion
The Australian Government has invested $25.2 million to establish and run the National Nurse and Midwife Health Service to provide peer-to-peer support and referrals. -
Grants open to boost organ and tissue donation registration among young Australians
Applications are open today for grants for community-based initiatives aimed at boosting organ and tissue donation registration among young Australians in 2023. -
Assistant Minister Kearney press conference, Canberra - 9 November 2022
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister Kearney's press conference, joined by Shadow Minister for Health Anne Ruston, on endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics, IUD insertion, and the Medibank data breach. -
New GP clinics for endometriosis and additional support for women trying to conceive
The nation’s first Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics are one step closer, as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting the management of endometriosis, pelvic pain and women’s reproductive health. -
New team and strategy to lead response to health and wellbeing impacts of climate change
The Australian Government has committed $3.4 million in its 2022-23 Federal Budget to fund Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy and a National Health Sustainability and Climate Unit to better prepare the health system for the challenges of climate change. -
Improving fertility outcomes for women with endometriosis
The Australian Government is providing almost $700,000 to fund new research investigating the impact of endometriosis on women’s fertility. -
Australia first stem cell research to help adults and children living with joint pain and disfigurement
The Albanese Government is investing almost $7 million in Australia first stem cell research that will enable live stem cells to be 3D printed in order to treat damaged body parts. -
Children and high-risk populations immune responses to vaccinations and COVID-19 going under the microscope
The Australian Government is investing in a new study on COVID-19 vaccines and infection to ultimately improve the care and outcomes for children and people with chronic diseases, particularly as future variants emerge. -
Improving health care delivery for women experiencing menopause
The Australian Government is committed to making a difference for women of every age and at every stage. As part of this commitment, the Government is investing in digital tools to improve access to quality care for women experiencing menopause.