01 Jul 2026
Free Digital Mental Health Support Now Available Through Medicare Mental Health Check In
Australians experiencing mild mental health challenges can now access free digital support through Medicare Mental Health Check In, a new service designed to provide early help before symptoms become more serious.
01 Jul 2026
RACGP Marks 68 Years of Supporting Australian General Practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is celebrating its 68th anniversary on 1 July, marking more than six decades of advancing general practice through education, advocacy, research and professional standards.
01 Jul 2026
RACGP Survey Shows Strong Member Support While Highlighting Areas for Improvement
Most RACGP members say they value the college’s support, education and advocacy, according to the 2025 Member Engagement Survey. While overall satisfaction remains high, members also identified areas where they want stronger support and better communication.
01 Jul 2026
Sublocade to Be Withdrawn from Australia, Raising Concerns for Opioid Treatment
A medication widely used to treat opioid use disorder will be withdrawn from Australia at the end of 2026, prompting concern among GPs and addiction medicine specialists.
01 Jul 2026
Queensland Skin Cancer Costs Highlight Need for Stronger Prevention
Skin cancer is placing a major strain on Queensland’s health system, with new research showing thousands of people need treatment every year.
30 Jun 2026
Key Medicare Changes for General Practice Begin from 1 July
Several Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes take effect from 1 July, bringing updates to rebates, billing processes and new Medicare items. While some changes aim to improve patient care and access, GP groups have raised concerns about funding and administrative impacts on general practice.
30 Jun 2026
Tasmania Health Introduces New SMS Sender ID from 1 July
From 1 July 2026, all text messages sent by the Tasmania Department of Health will display "TASHEALTH" as the official SMS Sender ID, helping people identify genuine messages from the department more easily.
30 Jun 2026
Free Mental Health and Community Support Services Available This July
The Mental Health Integration Hub is offering a range of free community support services throughout July 2026, helping adults access mental health advice, practical support and connections to the right services.
30 Jun 2026
Sleep Apnoea May Be Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Australian Study Finds
A new Australian study suggests that identifying and treating obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) during midlife could help support long-term brain health and may play a role in reducing dementia risk.
30 Jun 2026
Free Pneumococcal Vaccine Expanded Under National Immunisation Program
More Australians are now eligible for a free pneumococcal vaccine under changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with the new Capvaxive vaccine added to the schedule from 1 July.