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your Health

your Health

Our Australian health system is YOUR health system.
Find out about the recommendations to the Government. Help make our health system work better - send in your ideas through the your Health website.

 

Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan

Economic Stimulus Plan

Keep informed about the economy and the progress of the Australian Government's $42 billion Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan. Visit the Economic Stimulus Plan website for more information.

 

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Swine Flu Outbreak

For the general public and people returning from overseas with flu-like symptoms, visit the Swine Flu Outbreak website for further information.

In Focus

My School

My School

Search the profiles of almost 10,000 Australian schools by school location, sector or name.
Visit the My School website.

Australian of the year awards

Australian of the Year Awards

Celebrate the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians.
Visit Australian of the Year Awards to see the list of recipients for 2010.

It's an honour

Australia Day 2010 Honours List

Congratulations to the many Australians across the nation who have made a significant difference to their communities.
Visit the Australia Day 2010 Honours List to search the list of recipients by name, postcode, town or city.

 

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Government Initiatives

Your Life Your Culture You Choose

Your Life, Your Culture, You Choose

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth can make a positive choice when it comes to drinking alcohol. Visit Your Life, Your Culture, You Choose for more information.

 
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Skin Cancer Awareness

Young Australians, increase your awareness of skin cancer risk caused by exposure to the sun. Visit the Skin Cancer website.

 
 Don't Turn a Night Out Into a Nightmare

Don't Turn a Night Out Into a Nightmare

Find out information on the consequences of drinking to intoxication. Visit the Drinking nightmare website.

 
Pension changes

Secure and Sustainable Pensions

Australian pensions are changing. Find out how these changes will affect you.
Visit the Secure and Sustainable Pensions website for more information.

 
Business Tax Break

Business Tax Break

Additional tax deduction available to all Australian businesses. Deadlines apply.
Visit Business Tax Break for more information.

 
Job Services Australia

Job Services Australia

From 1 July, employment services are changing. There is now more support to help you find a job or the right staff. Visit Job Services Australia for more information.

 
STIs are spreading fast Always use a condom

National Sexual Health Campaign

Sexually transmissible infections are spreading fast. Visit the National Sexual Health Campaign website to find out more about avoiding infection, and testing and treatment options.

 
National Drugs Campaign

National Drugs Campaign

Increase your knowledge about the consequences of illicit drug use. Visit the National Drugs Campaign website to see the harms associated with using methamphetamines, ecstasy and marijuana.

 
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Digital Switchover

Between 2010 and 2013, analog free-to-air TV signals are being switched off and replaced with digital only signals. Visit the Digital Switchover website for more information.

 
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Smartraveller

Heaps of information to help you get the most out of your trip. Things like travel tips, travel advisories and helpful facts about local customs. Visit Smartraveller.

 
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How do you Measure Up?

Raise your awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and the links between lifestyle behaviours and the risk of chronic disease. Visit the Measure Up website.

 
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Tomorrow People

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can be healthier and live longer – today, tomorrow and into the future. Visit the Tomorrow People website for more information.

 
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Defence Jobs

Find out more about life in the Australian Defence Force or about Army, Navy and Air Force careers. Visit Defence Jobs.

 

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