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Important life choices are planned, not left to chance. Find out what you can do today to ensure more control over your healthcare choices into the future. Whether it’s for you or someone you love, get involved in National Advance Care Planning Week - 22–26 March 2021.
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The Australian Government will invest over $40 million to provide affordable access to 2 new medicine listings through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This will help Australians with opiate addiction and those suffering breathlessness throughout their final stages of life.
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