Media Releases

NEW LIFE CHANGING TREATMENT FOR DWARFISM ADDED TO PBS

May 24, 2023

Children born with the most common form of dwarfism will have access to a new life changing treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

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FUNDING SECURED FOR HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE

May 19, 2023

The Albanese Government 2023-24 Budget is providing $900,000 to Hummingbird House Children’s Hospice in Chermside to ensure its continued operation.

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DELIVERING MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINICS IN VICTORIA

May 17, 2023

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to establish 10 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (Medicare UCCs) in Victoria - making it easier for Victorians to get urgent care when and where they need it.

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FIRST WESTERN AUSTRALIA MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINIC PROVIDER SELECTED

May 16, 2023

The first Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) provider in Western Australia has been selected following an Expression of Interest process.

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PBAC BACKS ONGOING ACCESS TO LOW-DOSE ASTHMA PUFFER FOR AUSSIE KIDS

May 12, 2023

The independent, expert group advising the Australian Government on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medications has reviewed its recommendation to put tighter controls around an important asthma medication for children.

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PROTECTING AUSTRALIANS AGAINST HEART DISEASE

May 05, 2023

The Albanese Government is acting to protect Australians against our country’s biggest killer – heart disease.

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