The first day of the new year brought with it new hope for Australians fighting one of the most common blood cancers, thanks to a critical new medicine listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).On 1st January 2021, Darzalex® (daratumumab) was listed for the first time in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, as a second-line…
A significant lung cancer treatment option that costs approximately $88,000 a year will soon be available for as little as $6.60 per script, thanks to its expanded listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 January 2021, Australians living with non-small cell lung cancer who have not had prior therapy will benefit from the listing…
Access to a life-saving and life-changing medicine will soon be expanded for Australian children and infants with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). From 1 December, subsidised access to the life-changing medicine Spinraza® (nusinersen) will be expanded on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). It will include children and infants genetically diagnosed with the most severe types…
From 1 November, the Federal Government will invest more than $86 million over the next four years to provide greater access to life saving medicines for Australians living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and various forms of cancer. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said MS is the most commonly acquired neurological disease in younger…
Australians suffering from liver cancer, myopia and Parkinson’s disease will soon have new treatment options, with amended PBS listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) coming into effect. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Federal Government will provide over $230 million to expand the listing Tecentriq® and Avastin® (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) on…
A key new cancer treatment has just become more accessible for Australians fighting specific forms of leukaemia and lymphoma Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Federal Government has listed Calquence® on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Calquence® (acalabrutinib) has been listed on the PBS for the first time for the treatment…
Lismore’s branch of the Australian Breastfeeding Association run educational classes for new mothers. They are run by volunteers mothers in small, intimate groups. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan recently announced $3,240 to help the group with training costs. “This is an important group in our community run by hardworking mothers,” Mr Hogan…
Richmond Valley Volunteer Health Transport are a group of volunteers who assist patients travelling between medical appointments. They are often supporting people who are experiencing mental health issues and are sometimes in crisis. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $5,000 for the volunteers to undertake mental health first aid training. …
Men’s Sheds are a vital community asset. They deliver programmes and activities that play an important role in the lives of many. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced almost $10,000 to for Bonalbo Men’s Shed. Mr Hogan said this funding will allow them to make improvements to their facilities. “Bonalbo…
The Mental Health Support Group is a registered charity that provides practical support for people with mental health issues. They distribute donated white goods, bedding and furniture for those in need. Due to increasing demand, they needed to build a new shed to store the donated furniture. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said he secured funding to make this happen. “It is so important to support organisations who support…