Mental Health Funding
30th January 2010 -
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“The budget blowout to twice what was expected is an indication of the need for the services but the money is being spent inefficiently and inequitably”, said Dr Woodruff.
Government Deal With Opthamologists On Cataract Surgery
29th January 2010 -
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Ms Bennett said health costs are rising exponentially and it is a continuing challenge for consumers, industry and government to keep costs at a manageable level.
Governor-general's Australia Day Address
26th January 2010 -
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Ms Bryce recorded her address at the Parramatta West Public School – a diverse school where the children speak almost 50 languages.
National Grants To Get City Doctors Working In The Bush
26th January 2010 -
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Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon and Minister for Rural and Regional Health, Warren Snowdon today launched a national program that will offer emergency training for up to 150 urban GP's in exchange for their undertaking a locum placement in a rural or regional areas.
Media Alert - Increase In Laser Pointer Seizures Sparks Warning
23rd January 2010 -
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Minister for Home Affairs, Brendan O'Connor, and Customs and Border Protection have issued a warning to the general public on bringing laser pointers into Australia: if they are illegal they can be seized and destroyed and you may receive a fine of up to $110,000.