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Take a breath and think about respiratory health

Date: 
Thu, 28/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, The Hon Catherine King MP

   As part of World Spirometry Day activities being held today, Australians are being encouraged to take a deep breath and think about their lung and respiratory health.

GP leaders discuss primary care issues with Minister

Date: 
Thu, 28/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
United General Practice Australia (UGPA)

   The leaders of members of United General Practice Australia (UGPA) yesterday met Health Minister Tanya Plibersek at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss the major issues affecting hardworking GPs across the country.

Building a bright future for the Sydney Children's Hospital

Date: 
Thu, 28/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
NSW Minister for Health, Minister for Medical Research, The Hon Jillian Skinner MP

   The Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner, today joined patients, staff and supporters at a ‘topping out’ ceremony for the new clinical services wing at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

Four million Australians have a disability

Date: 
Thu, 28/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

   In 2009, four million people in Australia reported having a disability (18.5%), according to new profiles released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). 

Rural Aussies sick of health inequalities……literally!

Date: 
Wed, 27/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA)

   The most recent report-card on the health of Australians has again shown that the further people live away from major cities, the less healthy they are likely to be. Australia’s Health 2012, the biennial report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, was released last week and the statistics on rural health are again very disappointing.

62 per cent surge in violent events at hospitals

Date: 
Wed, 27/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
SA Shadow Minister for Health & Ageing, Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Shadow Minister for Substance Abuse, Martin Hamilton-Smith MP

   New information provided to Parliament reveals a dramatic spike in „code black‟ violent incidents requiring a response from security staff in hospitals across Adelaide.

New campaign encourages Western Australians to lighten up

Date: 
Wed, 27/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
WA Department of Health

   The first phase of a $9.1 million initiative tackling the most serious lifestyle risk factors, launched by Health Director General Kim Snowball this week, intends breaking new ground and shifting community attitudes toward weight and physical activity.

Study shows full health effects of obesity not felt until adolescence

Date: 
Wed, 27/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

   Australian children as young as two years old are obese, but many of the health effects associated with the condition don’t emerge until the adolescent years, according to new research by Murdoch  Childrens Research Institute.

Unique look into Victoria’s attitude on healthy eating and physical activity

Date: 
Wed, 27/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
VIC Minister for Health, Minister for Ageing, The Hon David Davis MLC

   Minister for Health David Davis today released new research that gives a unique insight into Victorian attitudes towards healthy eating and physical activity. Mr Davis said while the research does uncover some negative attitudes, it also shows people are ready to make a change when it comes to improving their health and wellbeing.

RHH development vision takes shape

Date: 
Wed, 27/06/2012
Spokesperson: 
TAS Premier, Lara Giddings

   The next phase of the $586 million redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital has begun with the lodging of the detailed development application with the Hobart City Council. The Premier, Lara Giddings, said the development application would give the public a detailed look at the design and shape of their new hospital.

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