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The Australian Government is investing $9.2 million in 12 new health and medical research projects. Transforming their ideas into life-saving medicines, devices and treatments for the patients of the future.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for Latrobe City, Victoria.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the current hotspot for Mitchell Shire, Victoria.

The Australian Government has announced $25.5 million for research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Brewarrina is a small town in north-west New South Wales, but don’t let its size fool you - it’s a town with huge community spirit.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 22 September 2021.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.

The Australian Government is rolling out 440,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through pharmacies across the country this week.

The Australian Government continues to make rapid antigen test (RAT) kits available to the services and providers in high-risk Local Government Areas (LGAs) across NSW.

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.

The Australian Government CMO, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Melbourne, and declared a Hotspot for Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Mitchell Shire.

The Australian Government has announced $4 million for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Consultation is now open on the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2021-2026 and related Priorities.

The Dementia in Australia 2021 report is the first of its kind in almost 10 years. Prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it shows how the impact of dementia is growing in Australia.

Find out the simple things you can do to help support people living with dementia.

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting research projects using the latest digital and mobile technology to improve primary health care delivery.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 15 September 2021.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for NSW, ACT and the Jervis Bay Territory, lifted the Hotspot for Shepparton, and declared a Hotspot for Ballarat.