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The Australian Government is investing $66 million from the Medical Research Future Fund into finding a vaccine and treatments for COVID-19, as well as better preparing for future pandemics.
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 30 May 2020 on 3AW Talking Health about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 31 May 2020.
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As people begin to return to work and school, principles have been developed to provide guidance on public transport for operators and passengers.
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An opinion piece by the Australian Government’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine.
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The Australian National Disease Surveillance Plan for COVID-19 is now available.
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A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about tobacco use, e-cigarette use and COVID-19.
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The Prime Minister, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, has announced that the Commonwealth and states have signed a $131 billion 5-year hospitals agreement.
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Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting 29 May 2020.
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Influenza in kids can be serious. Getting vaccinated against influenza is the best way to protect your child and others from flu. From 2020, the influenza vaccine is available free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years under the National Immunisation Program.
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We’re asking for feedback on the draft National Injury Prevention Strategy 2020–2030. This strategy will help us reduce the rate of injury in Australia.
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Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 27 May 2020.
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The Australian Government is investing more than $9.5 million in 5 research projects to improve diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of endometriosis. The funding comes from the Medical Research Future Fund.
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 27 May 2020 on Channel 9 Today about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 27 May 2020 on Sunrise about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 26 May 2020 on Sky News about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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World No Tobacco Day is on 31 May 2020. The theme this year ‘Protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use’.
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Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan speaking on Sky News on 24 May 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 23 May 2020 on 3AW Saturday Night about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer For Mental Health Dr Ruth Vine's interview on 25 May 2020 on Radio National Drive about mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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The Australian Government is providing more than $20 million additional funding through the Medical Research Future Fund for research to improve mental health care and reduce suicide rates in Australia.
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A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about early childhood and learning centres.
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on 25 May 2020 on Channel 7 Sunrise about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on 25 May 2020 on Channel 9 Today about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan’s press conference on 22 May 2020 about COVID-19.
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