THE HON. ALAN GRIFFIN MP
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Minister for Defence Personnel
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
025/10
Military Health Outcomes Program Launch
What:
The official launch of the Military Health Outcomes Program (MilHOP).
Where:
Sir Fredericks Holder Room, Parliament House, Canberra.
When:
10am on Tuesday 15 June 2010. Media should arrive by 9.50am to be
signed in and escorted to the launch.
Who:
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, Alan
Griffin; and Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General
David Hurley will launch the Military Health Outcomes Program
(MilHOP) – a joint initiative between the Australian Defence Force and
the Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health (CMVH).
Background:
Defence has partnered with the Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health (CMVH) to
conduct a number of studies to better understand the health and wellbeing of ADF
members as part of the Military Health Outcomes Program (MilHOP).
The $12 million study will support the work of the Departments of Defence and
Veterans’ Affairs to achieve better long-term health outcomes for Defence personnel
through improved health services and policies.
Media Contacts:
Sasha Nimmo (Alan Griffin):
0437 863 109
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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