Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

The Australian Government is supporting the health and wellbeing of men and boys through the National Men’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 and a range of initiatives.

Looking after your health is important at every stage of life. Small steps like booking a check‑in with your GP, staying connected with others, and accessing trusted advice, can make a real difference.

Men’s Health Week runs from 15-21 June.

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The maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is available for eligible pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program. 🤰

The RSV vaccine is recommended between 28 to 36 weeks of pregnancy to protect newborn babies from RSV. 🗓️

RSV is a serious disease for newborn babies and infants. It infects the nose, throat and lungs. It’s a leading cause of infant hospitalisation.

The vaccine is free if you hold, or are eligible for, a Medicare card and are at least 28 weeks pregnant.

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Are you turning 31 🎂 soon?

It’s a great time to check in on your private hospital cover options and understand what they mean for you.

Learning how Lifetime Health Cover and the Medicare Levy Surcharge work can help you feel confident you’re making the choice that’s right for you.

If you earn above the income threshold and don’t have private hospital cover before turning 31, these policies may apply to you.

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Are you looking for free mental health support to help manage life’s challenges? 🤔

You can access free, online and flexible mental health support with Medicare Mental Health Check In.🙏

You can choose to work through the online tools at your own pace or complete the tools with a qualified mental health practitioner via telehealth.

The service is flexible to your needs:

✔️ self-guided support anywhere, anytime for independent skill building
✔️ you can make an appointment with a practitioner for structured guided support
✔️ for anyone aged 16 and older
✔️ no referral or diagnosis needed.

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Whether it’s early in the morning or late at night, 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422) is available anywhere in Australia. You can speak with a registered nurse for free expert health advice when you need it most.

When you call, a registered nurse will ask about your concerns and symptoms and guide you to the most appropriate care. This may include self-care at home or seeking support from a GP, Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, pharmacy or emergency department. 🩺

You can also connect via the 1800MEDICARE website or app to get the help and information you need, in a way that works best for you.

No matter where you live, whether in metro, regional or remote areas, anyone in Australia can access the service and you don’t need a Medicare card.

For emergencies, always call triple zero (000).

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Routine childhood vaccines have been around for many decades and have a great safety record. ✅

Many serious diseases that once affected large numbers of children are now rare in Australia because of continued vaccination.

Check the National Immunisation Program schedule to find out which vaccines your family can get for free and when. 🗓️

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