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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 11 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 11 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 8 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 8 September 2020.
Have your say on health and medical research priorities
The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board is seeking comments through online submissions and public webinars.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 9 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 9 September 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 10 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 10 September 2020 about World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? Day.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News on 10 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC News on 10 September 2020 about World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? Day.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrise on 10 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Sunrise on 10 September 2020 about World Suicide Prevention and R U OK? Day.
A message from Australia’s National Suicide Prevention Adviser on World Suicide Prevention Day
The Prime Minister’s National Suicide Prevention Adviser has a message about the power of staying connected to one another to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK? Day.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 9 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 9 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 9 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sunrise on 9 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sky News on 9 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sky News on 9 September 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 6 September 2020.
Australia secures onshore manufacturing agreements for 2 COVID-19 vaccines
A $1.7 billion agreement between the Australian Government and pharmaceutical companies means that a free COVID-19 vaccine will be available progressively throughout 2021 in Australia, if promising trials prove successful.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 5 September 2020.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 4 September 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 4 September 2020.
Listing areas of COVID-19 local transmission as hotspots for the purpose of provision of Commonwealth support
The Acting Chief Medical Officer of Australia, Professor Paul Kelly, has released information about the support the Commonwealth will provide to ‘hotspot’ areas.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 3 September
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 3 September 2020.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the Infection Control Expert Group
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the Infection Control Expert Group.
Backing ground breaking research
The Australian Government is funding 13 biomedical projects to find breakthrough treatments, diagnostics and ultimately, a vaccine in the fight against COVID-19.
Grant opportunities for clinical trials and other vital research
The Australian Government is providing $103.4 million through the Medical Research Future Fund for research into women’s health, primary health care, clinical trials and other vital research. This includes $86.5 million in new grant opportunities.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 2 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth press conference about COVID-19 on 2 September 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 1 September 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 1 September 2020.
2020 influenza vaccines – it’s not too late to get vaccinated
Influenza can be a very serious disease. It is not too late to get vaccinated to help protect yourself and others. Everyone aged 6 months and over is recommended to get vaccinated every year.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 31 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 31 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 31 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sunrise on 31 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 29 August
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 29 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 28 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 28 August 2020.
Managing coronavirus clinical waste
A media release about the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre coordinating a cross-government effort to manage a 100-fold increase in clinical waste being produced to handle coronavirus outbreaks in some of Victoria’s aged care facilities
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 28 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 28 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 28 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 28 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference on 27 August
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on COVID-19 on 27 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 26 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 26 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 26 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 26 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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).
Hearing Services Program Review
An Expert Panel will review the Hearing Services Program so it better meets the needs of vulnerable Australians affected by hearing loss.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 12 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 12 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 13 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 13 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 13 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 13 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 13 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 13 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 11 August 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 11 August 2020.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on ABC Radio AM on 11 August 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's interview on ABC Radio AM on 11 August about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 10 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 10 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 10 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 10 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrise on 10 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sunrise on 10 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 10 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 10 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings on 10 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings on 10 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Project on 9 August 2020.
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on The Project on 9 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 9 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 9 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 8 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 8 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer opinion piece on the Community transmission of COVID-19 into aged care
An opinion piece from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd AM about on the Community transmission of COVID-19 into aged care.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 5 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 5 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrise on 4 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sunrise on 4 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 5 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 5 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 5 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 5 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 4 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 4 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 5 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 5 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Strong start in the national response to Victorian aged care pandemic
A media release from the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre about the strong start in the national response to Victorian aged care pandemic.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Today Show on 4 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Today Show on 4 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC 7.30 on 3 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC 7.30 on 3 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on A Current Affair on 3 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on A Current Affair on 3 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News on 3 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC News on 3 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Drive, Radio National on 3 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Drive, Radio National on 3 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Project on 3 August 2020.
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on The Project on 3 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) expression of support for additional measures to improve the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) expressing support for additional measures to improve the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 3 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 3 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 3 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 3 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 3 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 3 August 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Additional COVID-19 mental health support for people subjected to further restrictions
The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 1 August 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 1 August 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 31 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 31 July 2020.
St Basil’s aged care residents transferred to hospital
A media release from the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre about the transfer of St Basil's aged care residents to hospital.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Today Show on 31 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Today Show on 31 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 31 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 31 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 31 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 31 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
New information for vaccine manufacturers
A new process came into effect on 1 July 2020 for sponsors to request advice from ATAGI for vaccines to be listed on the National Immunisation Program.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Project on 30 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on The Project on 30 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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