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Registrations are open for the next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar.

From 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can travel overseas without an exemption.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne will cease at 11.59pm on 31 October 2021.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 October 2021.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

The Australian Government is investing up to $30 million in health and medical research to help bring ground-breaking discoveries to fruition. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund.

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports research projects that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

A new expert advisory panel and evaluation are set to inform the future of the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission. The mission is an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about New Zealand green zone flights due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19, schools and reopening Australia.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of ventilation in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for the Victorian local governement area (LGA) of Moorabool Shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the hotspots for the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and the Jervis Bay Territory.