11 Sep 2026
RACGP wants women’s health pharmacy trial judged on patient outcomes
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for an independent review of the Federal Government’s women’s health pharmacy trial, saying its success should be measured by whether patients receive better care rather than simply counting prescriptions.
10 Sep 2026
Free mental health support available this R U OK? Day
This R U OK? Day, people are being encouraged to take a moment to check how they are feeling and seek support if they need it.
10 Sep 2026
AMA forum calls for better support for doctors outside specialist training
Doctors working outside accredited specialist training programs need better support, clearer career options and stronger recognition of the skills they develop, according to the AMA Trainee Forum.
10 Sep 2026
Experts urge national action on infant RSV protection
Immunisation experts are calling for a consistent national approach to RSV protection after differences between states and territories left some families and GPs facing unclear eligibility rules.
10 Sep 2026
Government considers new measures to tackle high specialist fees
The Federal Government is seeking views on possible measures to reduce high out-of-pocket costs for patients using specialist medical services.
09 Sep 2026
Work progresses towards permanent First Nations Aged Care Commissioner
Work has continued to establish a permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner, with the Interim Commissioner’s office moving forward on key planning and engagement activities in August 2026.
09 Sep 2026
RACGP Faculty Council election results begin to take shape
The first results from the 2026 RACGP Faculty Council elections have been announced, with 30 GPs elected without opposition across several faculties. Voting is still open for positions where more than one candidate is contesting a place.
09 Sep 2026
New report calls for more connected women’s mental healthcare
A new report has highlighted the need for Australian healthcare services to better connect women’s physical and mental health, with many women continuing to experience significant mental health challenges.
09 Sep 2026
AHPRA trial to ease upfront registration costs for medical graduates
Medical graduates will have more flexibility when paying registration costs under a new pilot program from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
09 Sep 2026
Hundreds of health organisations seek more time for My Health Record uploads
Hundreds of healthcare organisations have asked for more time to meet new requirements for automatically uploading pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record.