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The Australian Government has announced an investment of $2.6 billion over the next four years for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) in the 2021-22 Federal Budget. This continued investment will help drive innovation, improve health outcomes, and create jobs.

Health Budget 2021–22 information is now available.

A $17.7 billion reform package will provide higher quality and safer care for senior Australians.

The Australian Government is investing $2.3 billion in the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan – the largest Commonwealth mental health investment in Australia’s history.

Find accurate, evidence-based answers to questions about COVID-19 vaccines, including whether you should take blood thinning medication before having the AstraZeneca vaccine.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 4 May 2021

The next phase of Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout has commenced.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 28 April 2021

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Carewill lead a review and update of the guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities and in the community to support the safe and quality use of medicines.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on use of COVID-19 vaccines following review of vaccine safety data and benefits.