Media Releases

Please find below, links to Media Releases for the Wheatbelt GP Network and other organisations.
 

Wheatbelt GP Network
	Adult Immunisation (5 March 2010)
	Low Immunisation Figures Putting Everyone at Risk of Preventable Diseases (20 January 2010)
	H1N1 Virus Vaccination (25 September 2009)
	Health Workers Warn of Severe Rural Shortages - West Australian Article (23 July 2009)
	Wheatbelt Community to have their Say about Future Health Services (May 2009)
	International Nurses Day (May 2009)
	Failure to Remember Jabs could be Costly for Wheatbelt Parents (27 January 2009)
	Free HPV Vaccine Extension means more Wheatbelt Women will be Protected (27 January 2009)

Minister for Health and Ageing These Media Releases were issued by the Minister for Health and Ageing and the Wheatbelt GP Network accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained therein.
	Midwives/Nurse Practitioner Amendment The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon has today circulated an amendment the Government intends to introduce into the Health Legislation (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill and the Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Bill.
	$44 Million to Protect Those Most at Risk From Seasonal Flu The Australian Government will nearly double seasonal flu protection by extending the free vaccine program for vulnerable groups from next year.
	H1N1 Medical Research Projects Fast-Tracked Funding has been given to 41 Australian medical research projects that will help ensure the Australian Government’s response to the evolving threat of H1N1 is based on the most up-to-date information available.
	Report Highlights Importance of Our GPs The Australian Government has welcomed a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare that provides information on GP activity in Australia and underlines the importance of primary care.

Western Australian General Practice Network These links will direct you to a third party web-site and the Wheatbelt GP Network accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained therein.
5 March 2010	Friday Update
26 February 2010	Friday Update
19 February 2010	Friday Update
12 February 2010	Friday Update
5 February 2010	Friday Update
Australian General Practice Network These links will direct you to a third party web-site and the Wheatbelt GP Network accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained therein.
26 February 2010	Time to step up the pace on health reform It is high time the Government delivered on two years of reviews into the health system by investing most where the majority of people recieve their health care - in general practice and community - based settings according to the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN).
3 February 2010	Mental health programs to aid suicide prevention Government needs to invest more in mental health programs rolled out in general practice so fewer patients fall through the cracks in the system, says Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) Chair Dr Emil Djakic.
3 February 2010	Health spending reform key to keeping costs down Reducing the pressure on government health spending is best achieved through regional funding models and by smarter use of our health dollars, says Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) Chair Dr Emil Djakic.