Media Releases

$30.8 MILLION FOR HEALTH RESEARCH THAT LISTENS TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES

October 19, 2023

The Albanese Government is working to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders through 26 research projects that have all involved First Nations people from the start, listening to the lived experience of people at every stage.

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DELIVERING MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINICS IN THE ACT

October 18, 2023

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to make it easier for Canberrans to get the healthcare they need with Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (Medicare UCCs).

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PROVIDER SELECTED FOR MURRUMBA DOWNS MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINIC

October 13, 2023

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to Queenslanders with a provider for the Murrumba Downs Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) selected, following an Expression of Interest process.

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BUILDING THE WORKFORCE TO MAKE MENTAL HEALTH CARE MORE AVAILABLE AND EQUITABLE

October 10, 2023

The Albanese Government, along with all state and territory governments, have developed and endorsed a plan to build Australia’s mental health workforce.

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SUPPORT FOR CANCER SURVIVORS IN NORTHERN TASMANIA

October 10, 2023

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to provide cancer survivors and their families living in northern Tasmania access to specialised support from a consultant nurse after their treatment has ended.

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SHINGLES VACCINE NOW FREE FOR NEARLY 5 MILLION AUSTRALIANS

October 08, 2023

From 1 November, older Australians will have free access to the best protection against shingles through one of the most comprehensive and widely available vaccination programs in the world.

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