03 Feb 2025

GPs in training jump 31% in WA

Almost 200 doctors will begin training in 2025, but WA still faces a ‘unique challenge’ with less GPs per person than in Victoria and NSW.

03 Feb 2025

New plan for mental health emergency response

New plan for mental health emergency response

03 Feb 2025

Next festivals and events for Victoria's pill testing service

Pill testing, also known as drug checking, aims to reduce harms from illicit drug use and save lives.

01 Feb 2025

Changes to PBS listings for endorsed midwife prescribing – 1 February 2025

Changes to PBS listings for endorsed midwife prescribing – 1 February 2025

01 Feb 2025

PBS Website Update - 1 February 2025

PBS Website Update - 1 February 2025

31 Jan 2025

Changes coming to MBS telehealth regulations

The changes, coming into effect from 1 November, will be tied to a patient’s registered MyMedicare practice.

31 Jan 2025

The General Practice Census seeks to provide a snapshot of the current primary care workforce.

SWSPHN is calling on local general practices and general practice staff to complete our first region-wide General Practice Census

31 Jan 2025

Advance your skills with AOD training

Enhance your knowledge and expertise in supporting people who use alcohol and other drugs, with AOD training. The AODTraining@MHC and AODwebinars@MHC Semester 1, 2025 training calendars are now available!

31 Jan 2025

Tasmanians reminded how to stay safe from the heat and bushfire smoke

A series of hot days are forecast across Tasmania this weekend and early next week. Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Veitch reminds Tasmanians about how to stay safe in the hot weather.

31 Jan 2025

Public Consultation: Draft 2025-26 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) for listing medicines on the PBS and designated vaccines on the NIP

Public Consultation: Draft 2025-26 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) for listing medicines on the PBS and designated vaccines on the NIP