02 Sep 2026
GPs Encouraged to Build Work–Life Balance Early in Their Careers
A new GP-led video is encouraging doctors and registrars to think about what work–life balance means to them and make wellbeing part of their careers from the beginning.
02 Sep 2026
Rural Generalist Specialist Registration Opens for Eligible GPs
GPs with eligible Rural Generalist qualifications can now apply to have specialist registration in Rural Generalist Medicine recorded with AHPRA.
02 Sep 2026
Tasmanians Invited to Shape New Cancer Strategy
The Tasmanian Government is asking the community to provide feedback on a new plan aimed at improving cancer prevention, early detection and care across the state.
02 Sep 2026
Residential Aged Care Funding to Increase From October 2026
Residential aged care providers will receive higher funding from 1 October 2026 following an increase to the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) price.
02 Sep 2026
South Western Sydney Residents Can Learn How to Plan for Future Care
Making healthcare decisions in advance can help ensure a person’s wishes are known if they later cannot speak or make decisions for themselves.
01 Sep 2026
Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Access to Change
Patients and visitors will use a new Argyle Street entrance to access the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department from 15 September 2026.
01 Sep 2026
North Hobart Hub Connects the Community With Free Support This September
Accessing the right support does not always have to start with a referral or appointment. Throughout September 2026, the Mental Health Integration Hub in North Hobart will provide free community-based services for people seeking information, practical help or connections to other services.
01 Sep 2026
Social Prescribing Can Help Older Australians Stay Connected and Well
For older people, some of the challenges affecting their health may sit outside the traditional healthcare system. Social isolation, reduced mobility, caring responsibilities and major changes in life can all affect wellbeing, but these issues may not be resolved through clinical treatment alone.
01 Sep 2026
Social prescribing can help older Australians stay connected and healthy
Social prescribing can help GPs support older patients whose health is affected by issues such as loneliness, reduced mobility, caring responsibilities and major life changes.
01 Sep 2026
RACGP updates infection control guidance for reusable medical devices
The RACGP has updated its infection prevention and control guidance to match Australian Standard AS 5369, giving general practices clearer requirements for safely reprocessing reusable medical devices.