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In this video, Dr Lucas De Toca answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 12 May 2021.
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The Electrocardiogram (ECG) Review Committee was established in March 2021 to review the plain ECG items introduced on 1 August 2020, following recommendations from the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce.
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The Australian Government has announced an investment of $2.6 billion over the next four years for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) in the 2021-22 Federal Budget. This continued investment will help drive innovation, improve health outcomes, and create jobs.
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Health Budget 2021–22 information is now available.
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A $17.7 billion reform package will provide higher quality and safer care for senior Australians.
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The Australian Government is investing $2.3 billion in the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan – the largest Commonwealth mental health investment in Australia’s history.
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Dr Ruth Vine answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking this week on our social accounts.
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Find accurate, evidence-based answers to questions about COVID-19 vaccines, including whether you should take blood thinning medication before having the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
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In this video, Dr Lucas De Toca answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 4 May 2021
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Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration, Professor John Skerritt and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 6 May 2021.
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In this video, Dr Lucas De Toca answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
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The next phase of Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout has commenced.
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A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 3 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 3 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on the Today Show on 3 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 3 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News on 3 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 28 April 2021
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In this video, Dr Lucas De Toca answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.
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Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration, Professor John Skerritt and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 29 April 2021.
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Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News on 29 April 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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