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Health and Aged Care
Victoria launches pop-up vaccination clinics for the homeless
Jul 23, 2021
The Victorian Government is ramping up its efforts to protect its citizens from contracting COVID-19 by launching pop-up vaccination clinics for the homeless and disadvantaged. The pop-up vaccination clinics will operate in areas led by the community health organisation CoHealth in Melbourne CBD, Collingwood and Footscray. “People ...
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NZ receives largest shipment of Pfizer vaccine ahead of schedule
Jul 19, 2021
New Zealand has received its largest shipment of the Pfizer vaccine two days ahead of schedule, and its doses are already being sent to vaccination centres around the country. “The shipment of more than 370,000 doses reached New ...
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NSW boosts mass vaccination rollout with two new centres
Jul 1, 2021
Two new mass vaccination centres and a large clinic will be set up by the NSW Government at the heart of the city in preparation for a larger supply of Pfizer vaccines. Adding upon the Government’s vaccine rollout, the ...
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NT to open Darwin COVID-19 Vaccination Centre next week
Jun 30, 2021
The NT Government is increasing their vaccine rollout with the Darwin COVID-19 Vaccination Centre (DCVC) set to open next week. The DCVC will operate out of the Italian Club at 131 Abala Road, Marrara starting from July 5 onwards, administering the Pfizer ...
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WA reinstates hard border closure with Queensland
Jun 29, 2021
Western Australia is reintroducing a hard border closure with Queensland, transitioning the State from ‘low risk’ to a ‘medium risk’ due to the escalating COVID-19 situation. Following the latest advice from the WA Chief Health Officer and the lockdown ...
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Queenslanders urged to get tested and vaccinated
Jun 29, 2021
With the COVID-19 Delta variant circulating across Australia, Queenslanders are strongly encouraged to register for vaccination and undergo testing if they experience any COVID-19 symptoms. Acting Health Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said it was vital to detect any positive cases ...
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Young Victorian carers benefit from mental health funding boost
Jun 29, 2021
Young Victorian carers will now receive the extra support they need after the Government gave an $11.98 million funding boost for the Satellite Foundation. The boost will help the Satellite Foundation expand its range of programs and support services. The not-for-profit organisation delivers programs and assistance for children and young people up ...
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Provider Connect Australia to improve healthcare organisations’ services
Jun 25, 2021
Healthcare provider organisations all over the country can now update their information in one place with Provider Connect Australia, eliminating the need to update multiple directories manually. Provider Connect Australia is a new technology service that will maintain the accuracy of healthcare service and practitioner contact details. When healthcare ...
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ACT Government to open another mass vaccination clinic
Jun 22, 2021
An additional mass vaccination clinic will be opened next week in Canberra, providing greater access to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination for the population. The ACT Government is expecting to receive an increase of Pfizer vaccines from the Commonwealth ...
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Australia extends $60M COVID-19 support for aged care facilities
Jun 3, 2021
The Australian Government extends their support for COVID‑19 response measures in aged care facilities until 30 June 2022. Around $60 million was invested by the government to support aged care facilities that have been impacted by the ...
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Victoria starts five-day vaccination blitz for disability and aged care workers
Jun 2, 2021
The Victorian Government begins a five-day vaccination blitz for disability and aged care workers to protect their residents and staff from the coronavirus. Starting today to Sunday, workers in private aged care facilities and the ...
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Government invests $9.7 million to promote cancer screening
May 27, 2021
In order to promote cancer screenings, the Government has invested $9.7 million for a new National Bowel Cancer Screening Program awareness campaign. The Government is increasing its efforts on cancer screenings to help more Australians to ...
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