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Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC National Radio on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC National Radio on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 9, Today on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 9, Today on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC, News Breakfast on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC, News Breakfast on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News, First Edition on 8 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky News, First Edition on 8 January 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Australia's COVID-19 vaccine national roll-out strategy announced
The Australian Government has announced Australia's COVID-19 vaccine national roll-out strategy.
Review of Continuous Glucose Monitoring products
The Australian Government will be conducting a review of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) products under the CGM Initiative.
$10 million to support COVID-19 related clinical trials
The Australian Government is providing $10.1 million under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for clinical trials related to COVID-19.
Chief Medical Officer’s press conference about COVID-19 on 4 January 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 4 January 2021.
Chief Medical Officer’s press conference about COVID-19 on 30 December 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 30 December 2020.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on Australia’s National Hotel Quarantine Principles
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on Australia’s National Hotel Quarantine Principles
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandatory quarantine for aircrew who are not local residents
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandatory quarantine for aircrew who are not local residents.
Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 22 December 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 22 December 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Sunrise on 23 December 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Sunrise on 23 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on The Today Show on 23 December 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on The Today Show on 23 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Additional $172.5 million for Australian medical research
The Australian Government has announced an additional $172.5 million to supplement the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) in 2021-22.
Consultation on Mission Roadmaps and Implementation Plans
Consultation on the Roadmaps and Implementation Plans for six Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Missions is now open.
Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 20 December 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 20 December 2020.
Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 19 December 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 19 December 2020.
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Sydney on 18 December 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Sydney on 18 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Friday Briefing on 18 December 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Friday Briefing on 18 December 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
MumBubVax – New communication tools for health care providers
A new online communication package is available to help health care providers conduct effective conversations with expectant parents about vaccinations in pregnancy and for new babies.
MumBubVax – New website for expectant parents
A new website will help expectant parents find reliable information about vaccination in pregnancy and for babies.
Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 16 December 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 16 December 2020.
Report on the Medical Research Commercialisation Landscape
A report on the medical research commercialisation landscape in Australia is now available.
Report on the Rapid Applied Research Translation initiative
The Rapid Applied Research Translation (RART) initiative invests in projects that encourage researchers and health service providers to work together. Read about the evaluation into this initiative.
Grant opportunities for dementia, cancer and additional medical research
The Australian Government has announced grant opportunities worth almost $311 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Australia secures 20 million extra Astra Zeneca vaccines
Australia has secured an extra 20 million Astra Zeneca vaccines for onshore manufacturing and a further 11 million Novavax vaccines.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 11 December 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 11 December 2020.
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.
Telehealth supports people living in the bush
A media release from the National Rural Health Commissioner giving an update on how telehealth services help rural communities.
Australian Alcohol Guidelines revised
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) have released a revised version of the Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol.
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.
More than $4 million for new COVID-19 research
The Australian Government is providing more than $4 million for research into COVID-19 and our response to the pandemic.
A strategy to monitor and evaluate the Medical Research Future Fund
We have published a framework for assessing the performance of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
AusVaxSafety summary report 2019 is now available
The AusVaxSafety summary report 2019 has been released. Learn more about AusVaxSafety and discover where to find the report and related infographics.
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
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – 18 to 24 November 2020
Read about World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2020. The theme for this year is 'Antimicrobials: handle with care'.
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)
Health and medical research priorities finalised
The Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2020-2022 are the third set of priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The priorities came into effect on 6 November 2020.
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy endorsement
The National Cabinet has endorsed the Australian Government's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on very high risk social environments
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on very high risk social environments – nightclubs, dance venues, and large unstructured outdoor events.
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National on 2 November 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 2 November 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
New COVID-19 mental health campaign – How’s your head today?
How’s your head today? is a new national COVID-19 mental health campaign that urges people to prioritise their mental health, raise awareness about how to identify when something is wrong, and encourage people to seek help.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National on 28 October 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC Radio National on 28 October 2020
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 23 October 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 23 October 2020.
Framework for national reopening – October 2020
The Framework for National Reopening builds on the 3-Step Framework for a COVIDSafe Australia, to nationally reopen to a state of ‘COVID Normal’, wherever it is safe to do so, by December 2020.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 19 October 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 19 October 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National on 15 October 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on ABC Radio National on 15 October 2020
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrisel on 15 October 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on Sunrise on 15 October 2020
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Today Show on 28 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd interview on The Today Show on 28 August 2020
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National on 14 October 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC Radio National on 14 October 2020
Support for thalidomide survivors
Budget 2020-21 includes a lifetime support package for all recognised thalidomide survivors – the Australian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program. Find out more about this program.
Health Budget 2020-21
Health Budget 2020-21 information is now available.
Budget 2020-21 information
Find information about Budget 2020-21 on budget.gov.au.
New strategic action plan for blood cancers
The Australian Government is investing more than $600,000 with the Leukaemia Foundation to implement the new action plan for blood cancers.
Research funding for cancer in children and young adults
The Australian Government is providing $9 million to support research into the causes, biology and progression of cancer among children and young adults.
Launch of the new Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (ACPC) website and Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD) application form
The new ACPC website and RAD application form improves and simplifies the application process for residential aged care providers.
$25 million for research to improve the safe use of medicines through pharmacy
The Australian Government is providing $25 million through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for research to improve the safe use of medicines and medicines intervention by pharmacists.
Health and medical research priorities webinars
The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board is seeking comments through public webinars on 29 September 2020 and 7 October 2020.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 23 September 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 23 September 2020.
Aged care outbreaks decline as efforts focus on prevention and recovery
As COVID-19 case numbers in aged care continue to fall in Victoria in line with the fall in community transmission, the Response Centre is shifting gear to focus on prevention and recovery, including returning residents to their homes, whilst continuing to support facilities with existing outbreaks.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer’s press conference about COVID-19 on 21 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 21 September 2020.
Additional support for COVID-19 vaccine research projects
The Australian Government is providing almost $6 million for the research and development of 3 Australian COVID-19 vaccines.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 21 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 21 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 21 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sunrise on 21 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 18 September 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 18 September 2020.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on boarding students and students living in border zones
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on boarding students and students living in border zones.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Project on 16 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nick Coatsworth's on The Project on 16 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer’s press conference about COVID-19 on 16 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 16 September 2020.
Response Centre marks 7 weeks in operation
In its first 7 weeks of operations, the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre has worked at rapid pace to deploy much-needed resources and expand operational capacity as part of its robust effort to stabilise Victoria’s residential aged care sector.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 14 September 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 14 September 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 14 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 14 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 14 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sunrise on 14 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 14 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 14 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 11 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 11 September 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 12 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 12 September 2020.
Recent updates to the Australian Immunisation Register
We have made some improvements to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). These changes improve functionality for vaccination providers and make it easier for people to stay up to date with their immunisations.
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