04 Oct 2025

"Mental Health Week 2025 Has Arrived”

Mental Health Week 2025 is here! This week is about raising awareness and promoting mental wellbeing in our communities. The theme for this year is “Appreciate the little things.

03 Oct 2025

“Government Launches Framework to Support Early Childhood Intervention”

“The Early Childhood Intervention Framework has been released.”

03 Oct 2025

Cyber Security Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore

For Cyber Security Awareness Month, a GP expert shares practical advice to help general practices protect their systems and patient data.

03 Oct 2025

Breast Screening Uptake Continues, Expert Confirms

While a peak breast screening organisation has challenged a new AIHW report, an RACGP expert has reaffirmed support for the national screening program.

03 Oct 2025

Queensland Hosts Milestone Event for Rural Generalists

A forum in the ‘spiritual home of rural generalism’ explored support for Rural Generalists, now and in the years to come.”

03 Oct 2025

Empowering wellbeing: WA Mental Health Week engages communities and workplaces

Empowering wellbeing: WA Mental Health Week engages communities and workplaces

02 Oct 2025

President’s Update: Key Issues in Public Hospitals, RN Prescribing, and Workplace Safety”

Scope of practice and RN prescribing This week, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) announced new standards allowing some registered nurses (RNs) to prescribe medications under a delegated framework.

02 Oct 2025

In Practice: National cancer screening processes simplified

A change to boost digital connectivity across primary care is expected to better support uptake of cancer screening.

02 Oct 2025

Measles Alert – Sydney’s Northern Beaches

NSW Health is warning the community to be alert for measles after a confirmed case was infectious while visiting several locations on Sydney’s northern beaches. The person was a close contact of another recent measles case in Northern Sydney.

02 Oct 2025

Award wage increase for aged care workers and nurses

The Australian Government is providing another award wage increase for aged care workers and nurses.