In the media
Australia to develop onshore mRNA manufacturing
The Morrison Government is strengthening national capacity
against future pandemics and other diseases by developing a pathway
to Australia's own sovereign manufacturing capability for mRNA
vaccines (21 May 2021).
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Health issues action plan to beat pain
The Department of Health has developed a
National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management, aimed at
providing Australians living with chronic pain with the care and
support they need. The plan recommends eight goals and focusses on
reducing the burden of disease and improving the quality of life
and care for patients (20 May 2021).
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$26.8 million investment to support young
Australians
The Australian Government is continuing our support for
the mental health and wellbeing of children and young Australians
with a $26.8 million investment in Yourtown's Kids Helpline (19
May 2021).
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Health practitioners encouraged to book in for COVID-19
vaccination
Health practitioners have started receiving emails from
the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency on behalf of
state and territory health departments encouraging them to book in
for their COVID-19 vaccination (18 May 2021).
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Boost air quality in buildings to reduce respiratory
infections
The scientists are calling for World Health Organisation
indoor air-quality guidelines, which cover pollutants such as
carbon monoxide and other chemicals, to be extended to include
airborne pathogens (14 May 2021).
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Queensland
Voluntary Assisted Dying laws to be introduced to
Queensland Parliament
A bill to establish Voluntary Assisted Dying laws will be
introduced to parliament next week (18 May 2021). More...
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