02 Jul 2026
Tasmania Expands Free Meningococcal B Vaccination for Infants
Families in Tasmania can now access free meningococcal B vaccinations for eligible infants, with the program officially starting on 1 July.
02 Jul 2026
RACGP Reminds GPs of Key July Updates, Webinars and Training Opportunities
The RACGP is encouraging GPs and practice teams to stay up to date with several important changes and educational opportunities this July, including Medicare reforms, MBS and PBS updates, and professional development events.
02 Jul 2026
New DVA GP Incentive Boosts Mental Health Support for Veterans
Australian GPs can now claim a new $99.30 Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) incentive to provide ongoing mental health care for eligible veterans, helping support longer consultations and better continuity of care.
02 Jul 2026
New National Program Helps GPs Reduce High-Risk Medicines Safely
Australian GPs will soon have access to a new national program designed to help them safely reduce or stop high-risk medicines when they are no longer needed.
01 Jul 2026
RACGP Marks 68 Years of Supporting Australian General Practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is celebrating its 68th anniversary on 1 July, marking more than six decades of advancing general practice through education, advocacy, research and professional standards.
01 Jul 2026
RACGP Survey Shows Strong Member Support While Highlighting Areas for Improvement
Most RACGP members say they value the college’s support, education and advocacy, according to the 2025 Member Engagement Survey. While overall satisfaction remains high, members also identified areas where they want stronger support and better communication.
01 Jul 2026
Sublocade to Be Withdrawn from Australia, Raising Concerns for Opioid Treatment
A medication widely used to treat opioid use disorder will be withdrawn from Australia at the end of 2026, prompting concern among GPs and addiction medicine specialists.
01 Jul 2026
Queensland Skin Cancer Costs Highlight Need for Stronger Prevention
Skin cancer is placing a major strain on Queensland’s health system, with new research showing thousands of people need treatment every year.
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
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.