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Rebecca was elected to the Federal Parliament in 2025 and appointed Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Indigenous Health and Women.
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More than 50,000 families supported to give their babies the best start in life
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.Press conference with Assistant Minister White, Hobart – 7 August 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference for World Breastfeeding Week.Press conference with Assistant Minister McBride, Hobart – 6 August 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's press conference about the St Johns Park Mental Health and Wellbeing Precinct.Speech from Assistant Minister White, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council Indigenous Healthcare Conference – 5 August 2026
Read Assistant Minister White's speech at the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council Indigenous Healthcare Conference in Sydney about the Australian Government’s commitment to self-determined health care solutions for First Nations communities.BreastScreen Australia to support earlier detection and better care
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.$180 million for First Nations health infrastructure
Eligible Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) can now apply for a total of $180 million in grant funding from the Albanese Government to improve their clinical buildings and other infrastructure.Speech from Assistant Minister White, National Rural and Remote Health Conference – 5 August 2026
Read Assistant Minister White's speech at the National Rural and Remote Health Conference.Backing jobs and industry at Cement Australia Railton
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care and Federal Member for Lyons, Rebecca White, visited Cement Australia’s Railton facility to receive an update on upgrades to the plant being supported through the Australian Government’s Powering the Regions Grant Program.Construction is now underway on the new Launceston Hospice
Local contractor VOS Construction & Joinery has been appointed to deliver the project, which will transform the Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct into a purpose-built hospice and hospice respite facility.Thousands are waiting: Australians urged to register as organ donors during DonateLife week
The Australian Government is urging more Australians to register as organ and tissue donors and talk to their loved ones this DonateLife Week.