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Monday, 31 January 2011
Community input sought for new GP Super Clinics
Thirteen communities across the country are being invited to share ideas about the best options for GP Super Clinics in their local areas.
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Friday, 28 January 2011
Directory of Services a Good Guide for Older Australians
A concise and user-friendly information directory that outlines the many Government services available for older people and their families has been launched.
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Thursday, 27 January 2011
Caring for Older Australians
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission's draft report 'Caring for Older Australians' which will provide the Australian Government with key advice on the direction of aged care.
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Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Reduce Your Risk During Healthy Weight Week
Reduce your risk of chronic disease by achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle is the key message coming out of Healthy Weight Week.
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Monday, 24 January 2011
Changes to the PBS will help flood victims across Australia
The Acting Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, has announced the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing of an important antibiotic will be extended, to increase the treatment options for people with skin infections caused by contact with contaminated flood water.
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Thursday, 20 January 2011
LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE ALERT TO TRAVELLERS FROM BALI
Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jim Bishop, has issued an alert to travellers in Bali or who have recently returned, who experience 'flu-like' symptoms such as fever and cough to consult their GPs or hospital emergency departments.
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