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Extending MBS mental health support for aged care residents
The Australian Government is expanding eligibility for the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative. Find out more.
COVID-19 vaccine to help us win the race
COVID-19 vaccine to help us win the race - by Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly.
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC 7.30 on 3 December 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC 7.30 on 3 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on the Today Show on 4 December 2020
Read the transcript of Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on the Today Show on 4 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on Sunrise on 4 December 2020
Read the transcript of Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on Sunrise on 4 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Interview with Richard Glover on ABC Radio Sydney on COVID-19 Vaccines
Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Richard Glover on ABC Radio Sydney on COVID-19 Vaccines.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on ABC News Mornings on 3 December 2020
Read the transcript of Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on ABC News Mornings on 3 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on ABC Radio National on 2 December 2020
Read the transcript of Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on ABC Radio National on 2 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Bushfire smoke fact sheets are now available
Bushfires can result in air quality issues that impact large parts of the country. We have two fact sheets to help people stay safe and minimise the risk to health from bushfire smoke.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's interview on 18 November 2020 on ABC Radio Melbourne Drive
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's interview on 22 June 2020 on ABC Radio Melbourne about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer’s press conference about COVID-19 on 18 November 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 18 November 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on SKY News on 18 November 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on SKY News on 18 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on RN Breakfast - ABC on 18 November 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on RN Breakfast - ABC on 18 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 18 November 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 18 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 17 November 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 17 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Today Show on 17 November 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Today Show on 17 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on News Breakfast on 17 November 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on News Breakfast on 17 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19: Routine Testing of Hotel Quarantine Workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19: Routine Testing of Hotel Quarantine Workers
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on ABC Radio Perth, Breakfast on 17 November 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on ABC Radio Perth, Breakfast on 17 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC Radio Adelaide Drive on 16 November 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC Radio Adelaide Drive on 16 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC 7.30 on 16 November 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC 7.30 on 16 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly interview on ABC Radio National Drive on 16 November 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly interview on ABC Radio National Drive on 16 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 13 November 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 13 November 2020.
Preliminary advice from ATAGI on general principles for the COVID-19 vaccination program
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has released preliminary advice on general principles to guide the prioritisation of target populations in a COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia.
National Contact Tracing Review
The National Contact Tracing Review has been released by National Cabinet.
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