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A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the safe return of crowds to stadiums, arenas and large theatres.

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 26 June 2020.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the review of physical distancing and person density restrictions.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on hotel quarantine.

Legislation to cut red tape and simplify recognition of General Practitioners (GPs) as specialists, which streamlines access to higher Medicare rebates for patients is now in force.

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting vital research that could mean major breakthroughs in treating a range of neurological disorders, including early Alzheimer’s disease, autism and encephalitis.

The Medical Research Future Fund is providing $35.9 million for 17 cutting-edge research projects. The projects are designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, improve neonatal outcomes and prevent bone loss in critically ill women.

Victorians with a cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, or loss of sense of smell or taste should get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible.

The Australian Government is funding 8 medical research projects to find new and innovative stem cell treatments for incurable diseases including leukaemia, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about recent outbreaks of COVID-19 in Victoria.

The Australian Government is investing over $5.7 million to further develop traumatic brain injury research, aimed at improving the lives of Australians who sustain brain injuries.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) to update residential aged care facilities about minimising the impact of COVID-19.

The Australian Government, together with the National Heart Foundation, has announced a further $12 million for research to improve treatment of people, including children, suffering cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Researchers will study the medical, functional and psychosocial needs of people who have survived brain cancer in a major 3-year research project funded through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

To ensure distribution of medical workforce to locations where they are needed most, the DPA (for GPs) and DWS (for specialists) systems facilitate placing restricted medical practitioners into communities of greatest need across Australia.

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting 6 projects over the next 3 to 5 years to predict changes in cancer trends. This work ensures treatments are based on the best evidence, are targeted to the individual patient and are available where and when needed.

The Australian Government is investing $35 million in 42 key research projects in areas such as ending avoidable indigenous deafness, ending avoidable indigenous blindness, and helping to eradicate chronic kidney disease.

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 12 June 2020.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on 11 June 2020 about a positive coronavirus test in a person who attended a protest in Victoria.

Through the Medical Research Future Fund, the government is funding 10 clinical trials researching treatments for melanoma, reproductive and gynaecological cancers and childhood brain cancer.

The Australian Government has announced a $2 million commitment to expand research opportunities to help find a cure for this devastating disease.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about large gatherings and the need for continued caution.

The Australian Government is investing in vital research initiatives to tackle the nation’s two biggest killers — heart disease and stroke. This funding is the first round of disbursements from the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Cardiovascular Health Mission.

From 1 July 2020, the National Immunisation Program schedule will be updated based on the advice of clinical experts.

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.