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Did you know?
13.8% of adults
were daily smokers in 2017–18
1 in 2
Australians have at least 1 of 8 common chronic conditions
1 in 2
adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines
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Endometriosis Progress Report 2023
The Australian Government is taking active steps to address the significant burden that endometriosis is placing on Australian women. Since the release of the National Action Plan for Endometriosis in July 2018 several projects including research opportunities have been successfully implemented.
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BreastScreen Australia – Life after breast cancer
Listen to the stories of Judith, Julie, Clare and Merlinda on how early breast cancer screening saved their lives.
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BreastScreen Australia – Overcoming barriers
Listen to the stories of Judith, Julie, Clare and Merlinda on how early breast cancer screening saved their lives.
Consultation to Inform Funding for Alcohol and Other drug treatment services to support CDC trial participants
This report outlines the findings to inform the grant funding decision-making process for the delivery of alcohol and other drug treatment services for four Cashless Debit Card (CDC) trial sites: Ceduna (SA), Bundaberg-Hervey Bay (QLD), East Kimberley and the Goldfields (WA).