09 Sep 2026
Free wound management workshops for nurses in South Western Sydney
Nurses working in general practice across South Western Sydney are invited to attend free face-to-face workshops focused on the fundamentals of wound management.
09 Sep 2026
Ahpra trials fee deferral for new medical graduates
New medical graduates may soon have more flexibility when paying registration fees, with Ahpra starting a pilot program to reduce the pressure of upfront costs.
08 Sep 2026
New packaging requirements for medicines imported for personal use
The Australian Government has introduced changes to the Personal Importation Scheme to make it easier to identify therapeutic goods brought into Australia and help prevent unsafe, incorrectly labelled or counterfeit products from entering the country.
08 Sep 2026
New RACGP Standards encourage practices to take practical climate action
The RACGP’s sixth edition of the Standards for general practices includes new guidance on environmental sustainability, encouraging practices to take practical steps towards becoming more climate-resilient.
08 Sep 2026
RACGP visit highlights GP workforce challenges in Mount Gambier
A recent RACGP South Australia visit to Mount Gambier and Millicent has highlighted ongoing GP workforce pressures, while also showing positive signs for the future of rural healthcare.
08 Sep 2026
Medicare reform could better recognise the value of complex GP care
Concerns about how Medicare funds longer GP consultations are growing, with the RACGP warning that the current system may not properly recognise the time needed for complex patient care.
08 Sep 2026
Recognising the early signs of cerebral palsy and finding support
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition that affects movement, posture, muscle control and coordination. Early signs may appear as a child develops, and recognising them can help families seek assessment and support as soon as possible.
08 Sep 2026
COVID-19 vaccination moves to the National Immunisation Program from October
COVID-19 vaccination arrangements will change from 1 October 2026, with the current National COVID-19 Vaccination Program (NCVP) ending on 30 September and COVID-19 vaccines moving to the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
08 Sep 2026
National Asthma Council appoints two new Board directors
The National Asthma Council Australia has strengthened its Board with the appointment of two new directors, bringing policy, public affairs and respiratory medicine experience to the organisation.
08 Sep 2026
Victoria expands access to women’s healthcare services
More Victorian women and girls are gaining access to healthcare designed around their needs, with new services helping make care more affordable and easier to reach across the state.