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COVID-19 response further strengthened to protect senior Australians

The Australian Government is continuing to support residential aged care providers in Greater Sydney and across New South Wales with emergency preparedness and response activities and introducing more stringent reporting requirements to protect senior Australians.

Interview with Russel Howcroft and Ross Stevenson on 3AW Breakfast about the COVID-19 vaccination roll out.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Russel Howcroft and Ross Stevenson on 3AW Breakfast about the COVID-19 vaccination roll out.

Additional telehealth support for Australians in COVID-19 hotspots

The Australian Government is extending telehealth consultations for Australians in COVID-19 hotspots, ensuring they can continue to access their GP and look after their health.

Interview on 6PR with Liam Bartlett

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on 6PR with Liam Bartlett about the COVID vaccine supply chain.

$2 million to improve Australia’s lung health

The Australian Government is providing $2 million to improve education and training for Australian health practitioners to better diagnose, manage and care for people with lung conditions.

Interview with John Stanley and Joe Hildebrand on 2GB about AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccine rates in Australia and COVID-19 effects on mental health.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with John Stanley and Joe Hildebrand on 2GB about AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccine rates in Australia and COVID-19 effects on mental health.

Interview on ABC Radio with James Glenday about the COVID-19 vaccine roll out and mental health support for people in NSW.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on ABC Radio with James Glenday about the COVID-19 vaccine roll out and mental health support for people in NSW.

COVID-19 Mental Health Boost for New South Wales

The Australian Government is providing an additional $12.25 million to ensure the people of NSW, particularly those in Greater Sydney, can access urgent mental health support during this difficult time.

Personal protective equipment for primary health networks in Sydney

The Australian Government has today announced significant quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be made available for GPs, and other healthcare providers across Sydney who will continue to see their patients within their practices.

Interview with Ray Hadley on 2GB about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Ray Hadley on 2GB about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

New agreement to help people manage life with diabetes

To mark National Diabetes Week, the Australian Government is announcing a new three-year $140 million agreement with Diabetes Australia to continue delivering the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).

Press conference in Melbourne on 12 July 2021 with an update on the COVID situation in NSW, government support and vaccination rollout

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt on 12 July 2021 with an update on the COVID situation in NSW, government support and vaccination rollout.

Interview with Patricia Karvelas from RN Drive on 9 July 2021 about New South Wales COVID, COVID-19 vaccine rollout and booster shots

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with nterview with Patricia Karvelas from RN Drive on 9 July 2021 about New South Wales COVID, COVID-19 vaccine rollout and booster shots.

Interview with Allison Langdon and Karl Stefanovic from The Today Show on 8 July 2021 about compassionate lockdown exceptions, Sydney's lockdown, financial assistance and a vaccine update

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Allison Langdon and Karl Stefanovic from from The Today Show on 8 July 2021 about compassionate lockdown exceptions, Sydney's lockdown, financial assistance and a vaccine update.

Major step in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout takes a major step forward, with more than 500 GPs around Australia set to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from today.

Press conference in Melbourne on 5 July 2021 about a mandated vaccination for aged care workers, the vaccine rollout and a COVID-19 update.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt on 5 July 2021 about a mandated vaccination for aged care workers, the vaccine rollout and a COVID-19 update.

Press conference in Melbourne on 3 July 2021 about a COVID-19 vaccination update.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt on 3 July 2021 about a COVID-19 vaccination update.

COVID-19 indemnity scheme to protect health professionals and patients

The Australian Government is establishing a COVID-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme to provide further assurance and confidence to patients and health professionals in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Support for mandatory vaccination of residential aged care workers

The Australian Government is helping aged care workers get vaccinated as part of an $11 million grant program.

Interview with David Lipson on ABC PM about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt’s ABC PM interview with David Lipson about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Interview with Jim Wilson on 2GB Drive about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt’s 2GB Drive interview with Jim Wilson about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Guaranteeing Medicare

The Australian Government is investing record funding in Medicare, providing more support to Australians as we face some of the greatest health challenges in a generation. Our commitment to Medicare is rock solid.

Significant step forward in aged care reform

The allocation of 80,000 new home care packages worth $6.5 billion and a basic daily fee increase for residential providers are the centrepiece of a raft of aged care reforms which start today.

Interview with Danica De Giorgio on Sky News about the COVID vaccine rollout

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Danica De Giorgio on Sky News about the COVID vaccine rollout.

$180 million in medical research to improve the lives of Australians

The Morrison Government is investing $180 million in ground-breaking medical research projects around Australia to improve the lives of Australians and their loved ones.