10 Mar 2026
Tasmanian Health Update: Communicable Diseases Bulletin – February 2026
The Tasmanian Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit (CDPU) has released its February 2026 bulletin.
10 Mar 2026
Optometry Board Invites Applications for Committee Role
The Optometry Board of Australia is seeking optometrists to join its Registration and Notifications Committee (RNC).
10 Mar 2026
Aged Care Pricing Risk Assessments to Begin in Q4 2026
From April to June 2026, the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority will start pricing risk assessments to check how misreporting affects residential aged care costs.
10 Mar 2026
Medicare Cheques to End by 2028, But GPs Raise Concerns About New Payment Plan
Medicare rebate cheques will be phased out by July 2028, but the RACGP says parts of the Federal Government’s replacement plan could cause problems for general practices.
10 Mar 2026
Victoria Expands Pharmacy Role to Prescribe the Pill
Adults in Victoria will soon be able to get the oral contraceptive pill directly from some pharmacies without needing a prescription from a GP.
10 Mar 2026
SAFE Tool Could Help GPs Diagnose Endometriosis Sooner
Researchers in Queensland have developed a new five-minute test to help GPs identify girls and young women at risk of endometriosis.
09 Mar 2026
Boosting GPs’ Confidence in Treating Children’s Mental Health
GPs are often the first point of contact for children with mental health issues, but many don’t feel confident handling these cases. A survey by Emerging Minds found that GPs ranked lowest among more than 50 roles in the system for confidence in treating children aged 0–12.
09 Mar 2026
Questions Raised Over New Telehealth Standards in Australia
A new set of telehealth guidelines has been released in Australia, but some doctors say they are not official standards.
09 Mar 2026
Digital Health Festival: GPs Explore Healthcare Tech
The 2025 Digital Health Festival in Melbourne (20–21 May) will bring GPs, tech experts, and health leaders together to explore how digital tools can improve patient care.
09 Mar 2026
Allied Health Providers Invited to Apply for MDT Care Small Grants in Fairfield
Allied health providers working in the Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA) are now invited to apply for funding through South Western Sydney PHN’s new Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Care small grants program.