03 Mar 2026
Recognises Refugee and Migrant Health Expertise
RACGP Fellows can now gain Recognition of Extended Skills (RES) in migrant, refugee and asylum seeker health.
03 Mar 2026
PBS Makes Immunotherapy Cheaper and Easier to Access
From 1 March, Australians can get nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy) for multiple cancers on the PBS for just $25 per treatment.
03 Mar 2026
Victoria to Open Five New Women’s Health Clinics
Women, girls, and gender-diverse people in Victoria will soon have better access to free specialist women’s healthcare, with five additional Women’s Health Clinics planned across the state.
02 Mar 2026
Staying With Your GP Helps Aged Care Residents
A new study shows aged care residents who stick with their usual GP tend to stay healthier. But fewer than 1 in 5 keep the same doctor after moving into a long-term care facility.
02 Mar 2026
GP Roundtable Explores Solutions to Boost Workforce in Western Sydney
A group of 35 health experts came together in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) to discuss ways to attract and keep more GPs in the region.
02 Mar 2026
Registered Nurses Begin Prescribing Courses in Australia
The first group of Australian registered nurses has started courses that allow them to prescribe certain medicines.
02 Mar 2026
Meet Practice Nurse Fiona Gorgis
Practice nurse Fiona Gorgis works at Carnes Hill and Prestons Medical Centres, caring for patients across South Western Sydney. She believes building long-term relationships is key to keeping patients healthy and supported.
02 Mar 2026
New Strategy to Strengthen Nurse Practitioner Workforce in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has released the Tasmanian Nurse Practitioner Strategy 2025–2030, setting out a plan to grow and support the nurse practitioner workforce across the state.
02 Mar 2026
2026 Flu Vaccines Now Available Ahead of Winter
Australia’s 2026 influenza vaccines are ready to roll out, with updated clinical advice released to help GPs prepare for the upcoming flu season.
02 Mar 2026
New 10-Year Plan Aims to Improve Chronic Disease Care in Australia
The Australian Government has introduced a new long-term plan to strengthen how chronic health conditions are prevented and managed across the country.