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MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINIC OPENS IN SUNBURY

June 26, 2023

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to Sunbury residents, with the opening of the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at the Goonawarra Medical Centre Sunbury.

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$73 MILLION FOR NEW MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH FACILITIES

June 26, 2023

Australians could benefit from better cancer treatments, new vaccines, depression treatment without medication, and deeper insights into gut health because of new medical research projects funded by the Albanese Government.

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CHEAPER MEDICINES FROM 60-DAY DISPENSING

June 23, 2023

From September 1, Australians with a chronic condition will benefit from cheaper medicines on around 100 common medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) under the first stage of the Albanese Government’s new 60-day dispensing policy.

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BOWEL CANCER SCREENING PUSH

June 16, 2023

The Government is investing $10.8 million to encourage eligible Australians to complete their potentially lifesaving bowel cancer screening as new data reveals screening rates dropped in 2020-2021 and natural disasters impacted screening rates.

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APPOINTMENT OF NEW SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AGED CARE

June 13, 2023

I welcome the news that the Prime Minister will recommend to the Governor-General that Mr Blair Comley PSM will be appointed as the Secretary for Department of Health and Aged Care.

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PROVIDER SELECTED FOR JOONDALUP MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINIC

June 09, 2023

A provider for the Joondalup Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) has been selected, following an Expression of Interest process. This is the third provider announcement for Medicare UCCs in WA.

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