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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.

As people begin to return to work and school, principles have been developed to provide guidance on public transport for operators and passengers.

The Australian National Disease Surveillance Plan for COVID-19 is now available.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about tobacco use, e-cigarette use and COVID-19.

The Prime Minister, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, has announced that the Commonwealth and states have signed a $131 billion 5-year hospitals agreement.

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting 29 May 2020.

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.

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.

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.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about early childhood and learning centres.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the restoration of elective surgery and hospital activity

3 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.