30 Jun 2026
SWSPHN Invites Community Feedback on Health and Aged Care Services for Older People
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) is inviting older people, carers, families, health professionals and community members to attend a series of free local health forums focused on improving access to healthcare and aged care services.
30 Jun 2026
Key Medicare Changes for General Practice Begin from 1 July
Several Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes take effect from 1 July, bringing updates to rebates, billing processes and new Medicare items. While some changes aim to improve patient care and access, GP groups have raised concerns about funding and administrative impacts on general practice.
30 Jun 2026
Tasmania Health Introduces New SMS Sender ID from 1 July
From 1 July 2026, all text messages sent by the Tasmania Department of Health will display "TASHEALTH" as the official SMS Sender ID, helping people identify genuine messages from the department more easily.
30 Jun 2026
Free Mental Health and Community Support Services Available This July
The Mental Health Integration Hub is offering a range of free community support services throughout July 2026, helping adults access mental health advice, practical support and connections to the right services.
30 Jun 2026
Excessive Sweating Can Be Treated: GPs Encouraged to Recognise Hyperhidrosis Earlier
Hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes excessive sweating, affects an estimated 1.2 million Australians, yet many people remain undiagnosed or do not seek medical help. Health experts are encouraging GPs to recognise the condition early and offer treatment to improve patients' quality of life.
30 Jun 2026
Free Pneumococcal Vaccine Expanded Under National Immunisation Program
More Australians are now eligible for a free pneumococcal vaccine under changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with the new Capvaxive vaccine added to the schedule from 1 July.
30 Jun 2026
Sleep Apnoea May Be Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Australian Study Finds
A new Australian study suggests that identifying and treating obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) during midlife could help support long-term brain health and may play a role in reducing dementia risk.
29 Jun 2026
Needle-Free Allergy Spray Neffy to Be Added to PBS from 1 July
Australians at risk of severe allergic reactions will soon have access to a more affordable needle-free adrenaline treatment.
29 Jun 2026
NSW Funding to Expand Affordable ADHD Care Through GP Clinics
The NSW Government is investing $11.7 million to improve access to ADHD assessments and treatment, with eligible GPs set to receive funding to provide subsidised care for children and adults from early 2027.
29 Jun 2026
New Government-Funded Bulk-Billing Clinics Open in the ACT
Two new fully bulk-billing GP clinics have opened in the ACT this week as part of a Federal Government program aimed at improving access to affordable healthcare. While the move is expected to make GP visits cheaper, the RACGP says it remains concerned about the long-term impact on the general practice workforce and existing clinics.