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.
02 Oct 2025
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee seeks community feedback
The NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee is reviewing a range of supports to ensure they are safe, effective, and provide value for people with disability. They are asking for input from the disability community to help inform their advice to government.
02 Oct 2025
Inaugural Thriving Kids Advisory Group meeting held in Melbourne
The Thriving Kids Advisory Group held its first meeting on 30 September 2025 in Melbourne, co-chaired by the Hon Mark Butler MP and Professor Frank Oberklaid AM from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
02 Oct 2025
United demand for changes to medicinal cannabis rules
The group has pointed to several issues with medicinal cannabis prescribing, including what it describes as ‘aggressive’ marketing.
02 Oct 2025
Strong connection found between diet and mental wellbeing
A study of 45,000 participants showed that eating more fruits and vegetables is linked to reduced psychological distress.
02 Oct 2025
Breaking down the new bulk-billing incentives
SPONSORED: RACGP and Cubiko are hosting a webinar series to help GPs and practices get ready for the 1 November changes.