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The Australian Government announced a record $503 billion investment in our universal health system in the 2021–22 Budget. We’ve updated our Health Funding Facts tool to use the latest figures. Find out more about our key investment areas.
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The Prime Minister, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, has announced that the Commonwealth and states have signed a $131 billion 5-year hospitals agreement.
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The Australian Government is investing $11.7 million in 10 prevention projects to keep Australians out of hospital.
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Delivering the world’s best mental health system — stigma-free and focused on prevention, starting with children under 12 — is the major focus of the Australian Government’s Long Term National Health Plan, outlined today.
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The Australian Government and the AMA have launched a new guide to help Australians make decisions about medical treatments.
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