The Hon Rebecca White MP

Women’s experiences of cardiovascular disease have been put at the centre of discussions with clinicians and researchers. This is the second roundtable held as part of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Women’s Health that is initially focusing on women’s cardiovascular health.

The Australian Government’s network of 8 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics have made it easier for hundreds of thousands of Tasmanians to get free urgent care from a doctor or nurse.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's doorstop interview about Medicare Urgent Care Clinics.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's doorstop interview about the new Select Senate Committee into women’s health.

The Senate has today agreed to establish a Senate Select Committee on women’s health, following a motion moved by Senator Marielle Smith.

The Australian Government is delivering more free mental health services for Tasmanians, with a new Medicare Mental Health Centre set to open in Glenorchy in the coming weeks.

The Australian Government is helping Australian families access trusted breastfeeding advice and support, with more than 50,000 families turning to the National Breastfeeding Helpline last year.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference for World Breastfeeding Week.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's press conference about the St Johns Park Mental Health and Wellbeing Precinct.

The Australian Government is investing $1.3 million to strengthen BreastScreen Australia, helping more women detect breast cancer early and support the national screening program keep pace as new technology and research emerges.