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Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 26 August 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about COVID-19.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 25 August
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 25 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 24 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 24 August 2020.
Australian first – aged care hub network rolled out in record time
In an Australian first, the federal government has established the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre and a health services hub network which unifies the efforts of the public and private health systems.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 24 August 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 24 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings on 24 August 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's interview on ABC Radio AM on 24 August about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 23 August
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 23 August 2020.
Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 22 August 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the status of COVID-19.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the national COVID-19 response for residential aged care facilities
AHPPC recognised early in the COVID-19 pandemic that residents of RACFs were particularly vulnerable, and at risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Accordingly, the health and wellbeing of this population has been in the deliberations of the AHPPC throughout the pandemic.
New deal secures potential COVID-19 vaccine for every Australian
Australians will be among the first in the world to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, if it proves successful, through an agreement between the Australian Government and UK-based drug company AstraZeneca.
Reinforcement of Australia's aged care sector
The Australian Government will scale up aged care support programs in Victoria and across Australia with an additional $171.5 million to boost a new COVID-19 response plan agreed by all states and territories at National Cabinet today.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 August 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 August 2020.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) updated statement on the role of asymptomatic testing
An updated statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of asymptomatic testing for COVID-19.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 20 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 20 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Latest: 7 News on 19 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on The Latest: 7 News on 19 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
$25 million for research into preventing and treating COVID-19
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will provide $25 million in funding for new COVID-19 clinical trials involving high-quality research into the virus.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 19 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 19 August 2020.
Financial support for aged care providers directly impacted by COVID-19
Two funding grants are available to help aged care providers manage the financial impact of COVID-19. Find out about the grants, how they are different and understand which ones you can apply for.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 18 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 18 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 18 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 18 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrise on 18 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sunrise on 18 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Hack, Triple J on 17 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Hack, Triple J on 17 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Drive, Radio National on 17 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Drive, Radio National on 17 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 17 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 17 August 2020.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on 3AW Mornings on 14 August 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's interview on 3AW Mornings on 14 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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