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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Triple J on 30 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Triple J on 30 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 30 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 30 July 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Afternoon Briefing on 30 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC Afternoon Briefing on 30 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Should I wear a face mask in public?
We have published guidance on when you should wear a face mask to protect yourself or the community from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 29 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 29 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 29 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 29 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 29 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 29 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 27 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 27 July 2020.
Funding for 22 preventive and public health research projects
Research funding of $27 million from the the Medical Research Future Fund will support 22 projects promoting better health for vulnerable Australians.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 27 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 27 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 27 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 27 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 27 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 27 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Masks beneficial to combat community transmission of COVID-19
An opinion piece from the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd about the benefits of wearing face masks in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Vale Dr Harry Nespolon
A condolence message from Dr Brendan Murphy, Secretary of the Australian Government Department of Health, on the passing of Dr Harry Nespolon.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sky News AM Agenda on 27 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sky News AM Agenda on 27 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on the Today Show on 27 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on the Today Show on 27 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrise on 27 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Sunrise on 27 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 27 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 27 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 26 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 26 July 2020.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 24 July 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 24 July 2020.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on strategic direction
The AHPPC recommends that the goal for Australia is to have no community transmission of COVID-19, strengthening the current suppression strategy and updating metrics.
Accelerating diabetes and cardiovascular disease research
The Government will invest $47 million over 4 years into a program to accelerate cutting-edge research into two of the most prominent health conditions that affect millions of Australians – diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 22 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 22 July 2020.
MRFF reaches maturity at $20 billion
The Australian Government’s landmark Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has reached maturity at $20 billion. This unprecedented investment will provide ongoing sustainable funding for ground breaking health and medical research.
Supercharging digital health technologies
The Medical Research Future Fund is providing $18.8 million to supercharge the discovery of better treatments for cancer, epilepsy, stroke, paralysis, irritable bowel syndrome, brain injuries, back pain and chronic middle ear disease.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 21 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 21 July 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 21 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 21 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 21 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 21 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 21 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 21 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on Radio National, Breakfast on 20 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Radio National, Breakfast on 20 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 20 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 20 July 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC 7.30 on 20 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC 7.30 on 20 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Project on 20 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on The Project on 20 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) recommendations for the resumption of community sport
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the resumption of community sport.
Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 18 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 18 July 2020.
Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 17 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 17 July 2020.
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on the Today Show on 17 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on the Today Show on 17 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrise on 17 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 17 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 16 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 16 July 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Today Show on 16 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Today Show on 16 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrise on 16 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 16 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 16 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 16 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Eliminating COVID-19 a false hope
An opinion piece by the Australian Government’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nick Coatsworth.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 14 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 14 July 2020.
State quarantine requirements for interstate travel
State and territory governments have imposed a range of interstate travel restrictions that may affect your ability to cross a domestic border.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 13 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 13 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 13 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 13 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today on 13 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 9 Today on 13 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the Prime Minister’s announcement for an independent review of hotel quarantine arrangements
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the Prime Minister’s announcement for an independent review of hotel quarantine arrangements.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Nine News Special on 12 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Nine News Special on 12 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 12 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 12 July 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel Seven Weekend Sunrise on 12 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel Seven Weekend Sunrise on 12 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today on 12 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9 Today on 12 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 11 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 11 July 2020.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 10 July 2020
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 10 July 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 9 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 9 July 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 10 The Project on 9 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 10 The Project on 9 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 8 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's press conference about COVID-19 on 8 July 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Today Show on 8 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Today Show on 8 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sky News, First Edition on 8 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sky News, First Edition on 8 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National Drive on 8 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC Radio National Drive on 8 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 8 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 8 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 8 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 8 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National Drive on 6 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC Radio National Drive on 6 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 7 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 7 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 7 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 7 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9, Today on 7 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Channel 9, Today on 7 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 A Current Affair on 6 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 9 A Current Affair on 6 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC 7.30 on 6 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC 7.30 on 6 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer doorstop about COVID-19
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's doorstop about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on recommendations for managing of health risk as COVID-19 measures lift
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about how to manage health risks as COVID-19 measures lift.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 6 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 7, Sunrise on 6 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9, Today on 6 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Channel 9, Today on 6 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 4 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 4 July 2020.
Acting Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 5 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's press conference about COVID-19 on 5 July 2020.
Victoria not alone in latest COVID-19 response
An opinion piece by the Australian Government’s Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Project on 3 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Project on 3 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 3 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 3 July 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9, Today on 3 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd interview on Channel 9, Today on 3 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrise, Seven Network on 3 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd interview on Sunrise, Seven Network on 3 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on 7.30 ABC on 2 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 7.30 ABC on 2 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 2 July 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference about COVID-19 on 2 July 2020.
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on 1 July 2020 about COVID-19
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's press conference on 1 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
New sports integrity organisation launched today
Sport Integrity Australia begins operations today to keep competitive sport clean in Australia.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast on 1 July 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast on 1 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer interview on 3AW Mornings on 1 July 2020
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan's interview on 3AW Mornings on 1 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today on 1 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 9 Today on 1 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 1 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 1 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 1 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 1 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC Radio National RN Breakfast on 1 July 2020
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National RN Breakfast on 1 July 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Today Show on 24 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Today Show on 24 June 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Protect your baby against meningococcal B – now available on the National Immunisation Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants
The meningococcal B vaccine is free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants under 2 years of age.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on 30 June 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on 30 June 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sky News, First Edition on 30 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sky News, First Edition on 30 June 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Today Show, Nine Network on 30 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Today Show, Nine Network on 30 June 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Sunrise, Seven Network on 30 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise, Seven Network on 30 June 2020.
Driving social inclusion through sport and physical activity
A new initiative will help migrant groups, people with physical and intellectual disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to participate in sport and physical activity.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 29 June 2020
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 29 June 2020.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Today Show, Nine Network on 29 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on Today Show, Nine Network on 29 June 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC News Breakfast on 29 June 2020
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nick Coatsworth's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 29 June 2020 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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