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Winter Paralympians to Inspire a Nation

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:43:47 +1000

The Australian Government has sent its best wishes to Australia’s team ahead of the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games this weekend.

Glaucoma – The ‘Sneak Thief of Sight’ Raising Awareness During World Glaucoma Week

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:04:48 +1000

Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot used World Glaucoma Week (7-13 March) to encourage Australians to be aware of the importance of regular eye health checks.

Government on Track to Close the Gap on Infant Mortality

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:27 +1000

The National Indigenous Health Equality Council (NIHEC) has completed two reports: the Child Mortality Targets: Recommendations and Analysis and National Target Setting Instrument.

On Target to Halve the Gap in Indigenous Child Mortality

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:15:39 +1000

A report card on Indigenous child health, presented to the Australian Government by its advisory committee on Indigenous health, the National Indigenous Health Equality Council, shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child mortality rates have been improving, particularly for infant mortality.

National Health and Hospitals Network Good for Rural Health

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:12:25 +1000

Rural and regional health services stand to benefit from the National Health and Hospitals Network announced by the Prime Minister, Treasurer and Health Minister.

$10.7 Million to Combat Indigenous Smoking

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:48:47 +1000

Fourteen sites across Australia will benefit from Australian Government funding round to promote innovative anti-tobacco campaigns and prevention strategies.

Release of Issues Consultation Paper on Review of Food Labelling

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:14:09 +1000

The committee conducting the Independent Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy has released an issues consultation paper at the foold labelling review web site www.foodlabellingreview.gov.au

Delivering Better Health and Hospitals to Brisbane

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:32:14 +1000

The Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Ageing have toured Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) to view first hand the result of Commonwealth investment in the health service.

Taking Majority Funding Responsibility for Public Hospitals

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:54:15 +1000

The Australian Government will for the first time become the majority funder of the public hospital system.

Local Hospital Networks to Deliver on Local Needs

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:52:38 +1000

Local Hospital Networks will be established across the country and paid directly by the Australian Government for each public hospital service they provide.

Release of Delivering Sustainable Health Funding for the Future

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:33:42 +1000

The Australian Government’s new National Health and Hospital Network will help ensure the long-term sustainability of Australia’s finances and underpin high-quality health services into the future.

Taking Full Funding Responsibility for GP and Primary Health Care

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:07 +1000

The Australian Government will take full policy and funding responsibility for GP and primary health care services in Australia.

A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s Future

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:40:12 +1000

The Australian Government announced major structural reforms to Australia’s health and hospital system on Wednesday 3 March 2010.

Australian Government Tackles Petrol Sniffing In Remote WA

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:42:54 +1000

The Australian Government is providing an additional $2.3 million dollars to roll out Opal fuel in the Goldfields region of Western Australia to help curb petrol sniffing in the region’s Indigenous communities.

Benetas/Deakin University Study Examines Respect for Older Australians

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:22:33 +1000

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot launched the results of a study examining the issue of respect for older Australians.

Risdon Vale Primary students get active after school

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:29 +1000

Minister for Sport Kate Ellis visited Risdon Vale Primary in Hobart to encourage all students to lead an active life through the Active After School Communities program.

Investing in the Aged Care Workforce - $9.5 Million for Nursing Scholarships

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:27:33 +1000

$9.5 million in nursing scholarships is being made available to train or upskill up to 680 people as part of the Australian Government’s investment in the aged care workforce.

More Aged Care Places and Jobs in Mt Gambier

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:10:28 +1000

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot toured the construction and building works underway at Mt Gambier’s Boandik Lodge that will increase the number of aged care places in Mount Gambier.

‘4,000 Chemicals': $5M Anti-Smoking Campaign

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:14:50 +1000

A renewed tobacco campaign will continue building awareness of the health damage caused by smoking.

Streamlined Approvals Process for Medical Advances

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:51:15 +1000

A new report released on 27 February recommends improvements to the way new health products, procedures and services are assessed for public funding, in line with international best practice.