02 Oct 2026
Giving MenB and routine vaccines together may be safe for infants
A new Australian study suggests that giving meningococcal B (MenB) vaccines at the same appointment as routine childhood immunisations does not increase the chance of side effects in infants.
02 Oct 2026
RACGP calls for stronger links between urgent care and general practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a new position statement outlining how urgent care can become better connected with general practice and the wider primary care system.
02 Oct 2026
Hearing Services Program reminds providers about advertising rules
Hearing Services Program providers are being reminded to follow specific advertising requirements when promoting services or hearing devices available to voucher-holders.
02 Oct 2026
Early conversations may help people with dementia prepare for driving changes
Starting conversations about driving early may help people with dementia and their families prepare for difficult decisions about when driving may no longer be safe, new research suggests.
02 Oct 2026
National Medicines Symposium to explore safer medicines use
The safe and appropriate use of medicines will be the focus of a national online event being held in November.
01 Oct 2026
New funding arrangement for COVID-19 vaccination begins
A new national funding arrangement for COVID-19 vaccination has started in Australia, with eligible people able to receive the vaccines at no cost from 1 October 2026.
01 Oct 2026
Hearing Services providers have until 31 October to complete 2026 self-assessment
Hearing Services Program providers are required to complete the 2026 Self-assessment Tool (SAT) by midnight on 31 October 2026 AEDT.
01 Oct 2026
$6 million to support research into climate change and mental health
The Australian Government is providing $6 million to support research into how climate change affects mental health and how support can be improved for people facing these challenges.
01 Oct 2026
Thriving Kids program begins first stage of rollout
The first stage of the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids program has started, bringing new resources for families and changes that will involve general practice in supporting children with developmental needs.
01 Oct 2026
Ahpra sets out advice on commercial conflicts of interest
Ahpra and the National Boards have published interim guidance to help registered health practitioners recognise and manage financial or commercial conflicts that may affect patient care.