30 Oct 2026
Tasmania Health Department Releases 2025–26 Annual Report
Tasmania's Department of Health has published its 2025–26 Annual Report, outlining its work, key achievements and challenges over the past financial year.
30 Oct 2026
Medicare Changes Introduce New Services for Australian GPs
Australian general practices will see several Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes from 1 November 2026, including new telehealth services for chronic condition management and health checks for three-year-old children.
30 Oct 2026
Women Receiving Opioid Treatment Face Higher STI Infection Rates
Women receiving opioid agonist therapy (OAT) may face a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with new Australian research highlighting gaps in testing and access to sexual healthcare.
30 Oct 2026
Allied Health Spotlight: How Audiology Supports Better Hearing and Quality of Life
Audiology plays an important role in helping people recognise hearing problems and access the right care. In South Western Sydney, Musthafa Mohammed, co-founder and Managing Director of Audience Hearing, is working to improve hearing health through patient care, early detection and community partnerships.
30 Oct 2026
AMA Reaffirms Support for Doctors as Vice President Prepares to Step Down
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting doctors as outgoing Federal Vice President Associate Professor Julian Rait prepares to leave the role after two years.
30 Oct 2026
SWSPHN Reflects on a Year of Progress in Allied Health
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network has highlighted its key achievements in 2026, including stronger connections between allied health professionals and general practice, new learning opportunities and progress towards better multidisciplinary care.
29 Oct 2026
AMA Calls for Medicare Reform as GP Consultations Become Longer and More Complex
New data shows Australian GPs are spending more time with patients and managing increasingly complex health needs, prompting the Australian Medical Association (AMA) to renew its call for changes to Medicare funding.
29 Oct 2026
Ahpra Completes Record 13,171 Notifications as Australia’s Health Workforce Nears One Million
Australia’s health regulator has completed more practitioner notifications than ever before, while strengthening public protection and addressing concerns about racism and discrimination across the healthcare system.
29 Oct 2026
Hearing Services Program Webinar Now Available for Providers
The Australian Government’s Hearing Services Program has released a pre-recorded webinar providing updates on its current activities, upcoming initiatives and important compliance requirements.
29 Oct 2026
Medicare Healthy Kids Check to Launch for Three-Year-Olds on 1 November
Eligible three-year-old children will be able to access a Medicare Healthy Kids Check from 1 November, helping GPs identify developmental concerns and connect families with appropriate care and support.