Monthly Archives: November 2009

The Australian Government tabled its response to the recommendations contained in the Senate inquiry report Forgotten Australians and Lost Innocents Revisitedon 26 November 2009.

Aaron believes health promotion and education should be a higher priority to improve health outcomes in Indigenous communities.

Michael believes that too many Australians go to the doctor unnecessarily “because they can”, and that this attitude is placing too much pressure on the health system.

Tom would like to see less complexity and greater awareness and direction for health professionals when it comes to caring for people who are at the end of life.

Sharon is frustrated with women’s health care services on the Far South Coast and believes maternity services are inadequate.

Minister Consults on Private Health Reform. The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, today hosted a consultation at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission final report with private health insurers and private hospitals. At today’s consultation, Minister Roxon outlined the Commission’s recommendations and discussed with the private [...]

The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today announced the members of the 2010 Australian Winter Paralympic Team to compete in Canada from 12 – 21 March 2010. About 600 athletes from 45 countries will compete at the tenth Winter Paralympic Games. The 2010 Australian Winter Paralympic Team is:.

On 25 November 2009, NSW police charged a 41 year old doctor with supplying an indictable quantity of prohibited drug. The charge relates to the death of a woman.

NSW Health is conducting a survey on its website usage trends.

Asbestos Awareness Week aims to commemorate those lives that have been touched and affected by asbestos-related conditions as well as highlight the dangers of asbestos.