24 Jul 2026
New Online Mental Health Hub Supports Multicultural LGBTQ+ Young People
A new online mental health resource, Pause with Primi, has been launched to help multicultural LGBTQ+ young people access trusted mental health information and culturally inclusive support.
24 Jul 2026
PMOS May Raise Heart Disease Risk in Women, Study Finds
A large international study has found that women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), may have up to four times the risk of developing heart disease.
24 Jul 2026
Social Media Behind Nearly Half of AHPRA Racism Complaints
Almost half of the racism and discrimination complaints received by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are linked to social media, prompting the regulator to update its guidance for health practitioners.
24 Jul 2026
Three GPs Compete to Become the Next RACGP President
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has announced the three candidates standing for its next Presidential election. Members will vote in August, with the successful candidate taking office in November for a two-year term.
24 Jul 2026
AMA Highlights Priorities for General Practice and Medical Leadership
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has outlined its latest work to strengthen general practice, improve patient care and better support doctors across Australia.
24 Jul 2026
ANSC Registration Renewal Opens in August for South Western Sydney GPs
General practitioners participating in the Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) Program in South Western Sydney will be able to renew their provider registration from August, with all renewal requirements due by 31 October.
23 Jul 2026
Medical Students Miss Out as Prac Payment Expands to More Health Courses
The Australian Government has expanded the Commonwealth Prac Payment to students in 10 additional health professions, but medical students will not be included. The decision has prompted calls from medical organisations to extend the support to future doctors.
23 Jul 2026
RACGP Highlights New Training and Resources for Australian GPs
The RACGP has announced a range of new education opportunities and clinical resources to help GPs strengthen their skills across addiction care, children's health, refugee healthcare and leadership development.
23 Jul 2026
Updated Aged Care Act Training Released to Support Rights-Based Care
A new update has been released for Module 3 of the Aged Care Act eLearning series, giving aged care providers and workers more practical guidance on delivering rights-based care under Australia's new Aged Care Act.
23 Jul 2026
Australians Turning 50 to Receive Dementia Prevention Letters
The Australian Government is sending dementia prevention letters to Australians who turned 50 between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. The campaign encourages people to take simple steps to protect their brain health and highlights the important role of GPs in preventing dementia.