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October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most diagnosed form of cancer in Australian women, with 1 in 7 women diagnosed at some stage in their life. Over the last 30 years, BreastScreen Australia has provided more than 20 million mammograms and detected over 20,000 cancers.

The Australian Government is boosting Australian led stem cell research through $25 million in grants. Funds are from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.

Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top 3 questions across our channels.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in the Australian Capital Territory will cease at 11:59 pm on 18 October 2021.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in South Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in New South Wales will cease at 11:59 pm on 17 October 2021.

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about New Zealand green zone flights from the South Island of New Zealand to Australia

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the Victorian local government area of the Rural City of Mildura and the ACT, and declared a Hotspot for Tasmania for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

Dr Steph Davis, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the top 3 questions across our channels.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 13 October 2021.

The shingles vaccine Zostavax® will continue to be free for people aged 71-79 if they missed getting it at aged 70.

The shingles vaccine Zostavax® will continue to be free for people aged 71-79 through to 31 October 2023.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the hotspot for all local government areas (LGAs) in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today lifted the Hotspot for the Victorian local government area of Mitchell shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

If you have an interest in primary health care and want to have a say about our draft Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan, consultations are now open. Find out how you can get involved and make a submission.

We maintain a list of Commonwealth COVID-19 vaccination services for people with disability, family members and carers, and disability workers.

Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top three questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support for NSW and the Jervis Bay Territory.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

The Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has today declared the Victorian local government area of Mildura a Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

Dr Lucas de Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top three questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.