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Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Another Milestone For Prescription Medicine Reforms
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has commenced a streamlined submission process for selected prescription medicines applications in Australia.
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Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Next Steps Taken to Establish Medicare Locals
The Australian Government has taken an important step in establishing a network of primary health care organisations - Medicare Locals - by releasing a discussion paper on their planned roles, functions and governance.
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Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Process Commences For The Next 28 GP Super Clinics
Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon announced the start of the process of delivering 28 new GP Super Clinics to local communities around Australia, an extra $233m investment in primary healthcare.
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Wednesday, 10 November 2010
e-Health Conference - Revolutionising Australia's Health Care
The nation's leading health experts, consumer groups and information technology specialists will come together to discuss the technological revolution in the delivery of health care at an e-health conference later this year.
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Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Consultation Open on Alcohol Free Community Sponsorship Fund
As part of its National Binge Drinking Strategy, the Australian Government is seeking input from the community on how to remove links between alcohol and community sporting and cultural activities that young people are involved in.
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Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Minister Recognises Efforts of Nation's 2.9 Million Carers
Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler acknowledged Australia's 2.9 million carers, for their selfless efforts to care for a loved one who would otherwise need formal care.
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