The Australian Government is investing up to $30 million in health and medical research to help bring ground-breaking discoveries to fruition. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund. Source link

Good morning, my name is Dr Lucas De Toca and I lead the rollout of the vaccine through general practices, pharmacies and Aboriginal Health Services for the Australian Government. As usual, I will be answering some of the questions you have asked through our social media channels. Today I’m joined by Linda, who is doing […]

Date published:  26 October 2021 Intended audience:  General public MRFF Indigenous health research grants: are led by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, communities or organisations focus on culturally appropriate practices and interventions deliver outcomes that are a priority for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people build the capacity, capability and leadership of Aboriginal and/or […]

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment. Source link

Date published:  24 October 2021 Intended audience:  General public The Australian Government has launched a new phase of the COVID-19 advertising campaign to encourage eligible Australians continue to come forward to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Spread Freedom campaign highlights how people can be more confident in experiencing more freedoms, more regularly, as higher levels […]

Date published:  22 October 2021 Intended audience:  General public Mental health issues take a huge toll, individually and collectively, across the country. Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental ill health at some point. The Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission aims to find new approaches to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, and recover […]

Date published:  22 October 2021 Intended audience:  General public On Wednesday 20 October 2021 ATAGI reviewed the latest developments relating to COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine safety. In addition, ATAGI continues to monitor COVID-19 epidemiology in Australia including current COVID-19 outbreaks involving the Delta variant, including in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. ATAGI […]

Date published:  22 October 2021 Intended audience:  General public Hotspot details Yesterday, Professor Kelly lifted the Hotspot for the Rural City of Mildura for the purpose of Commonwealth support from 11:59 pm last night, 21 October 2021, to align with the Victorian government announcement that lockdown restrictions across the state ceased from midnight last night. The Australian […]

Date published:  21 October 2021 Intended audience:  General public October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in Australian women, with 1 in 7 women diagnosed at some stage in their life. Since 1991 BreastScreen Australia and its dedicated staff have saved the lives of many women […]