05 Oct 2026
MBS updates to introduce new chronic care phone items
A range of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes will take effect from 1 November, including four new phone consultation items for chronic condition management and a new health assessment option for three-year-old children.
05 Oct 2026
Senate report urges major changes to youth justice system
A new Senate inquiry has called for significant changes to Australia’s youth justice system, including national standards, a reform taskforce, a public education campaign and further investigation into the causes of youth incarceration.
05 Oct 2026
Qdenga now available in Australia for dengue protection
Australia now has access to the dengue vaccine Qdenga, with GPs able to order it for their practices. ATAGI has issued new advice on who may benefit from vaccination, particularly Australians travelling to areas where dengue is common.
05 Oct 2026
Plan ahead as seasonal weather risks increase
Victoria’s spring and summer weather can bring a range of conditions that may affect people’s health, prompting a reminder to prepare before risks develop.
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.
02 Oct 2026
New allied health services expand support for Fairfield patients
People living with chronic, complex or other priority health needs can access a range of fully subsidised allied health services through a new multidisciplinary care program.