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Children aged five to 11 years are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. Book an appointment at Australia.gov.au.

Seven clinical trials will share $14.8 million to test the use of combination therapies to treat debilitating mental illnesses. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

In response to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, National Cabinet has agreed to new approaches for test and isolate protocols.

The Australian Government has announced Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) support for clinical trials to treat low-survival breast cancer.

The Australian Government is providing $42.8 million to help early to mid-career researchers find solutions to Australia’s greatest health challenges. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

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

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on test, trace, isolate and quarantine (TTIQ) in the context of high levels of COVID-19 community transmission.

In response to the COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, National Cabinet has agreed to new approaches to testing and isolation for close contacts and COVID cases.

Changes to the Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification apply from 1 January 2022.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in QLD and WA to help you book a vaccination appointment.

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

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the timing of COVID-19 booster vaccination.

An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health implications of the Omicron variant and response options.

A new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity will support Australian medical research and innovation projects to conduct trials of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics.

To continue support for Australian health and medical research, the Australian Government is making available $276.4 million through 12 research grant opportunities. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.