14 May 2026
Australia urged to rethink dementia and end-of-life care
Australia needs a major shift in how it supports people living with dementia, with palliative care introduced earlier and more consistently, according to leading palliative care physician Dr Michael Chapman.
14 May 2026
WA Launches New Network to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The Western Australian Mental Health Commission has launched a new Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention Network to improve awareness of the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy and the childbearing years.
13 May 2026
Budget moves welcomed for end-of-life care support in Australia
Palliative Care Australia has welcomed new Australian Government Budget measures aimed at improving support for people receiving end-of-life care at home.
13 May 2026
Australia’s metastatic breast cancer data gains global attention at major conference
Australia’s approach to counting people living with metastatic breast cancer was highlighted at one of the world’s leading cancer conferences, held by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Berlin.
13 May 2026
PBS to delist Zoladex 3.6 mg implant from November 2026
The Australian Government has announced that goserelin 3.6 mg implant (Zoladex Implant™) will be removed from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 November 2026.
13 May 2026
Annual frailty checks urged for Australians over 65
Health experts are calling for all Australians aged over 65 to have yearly frailty checks, as part of a new national approach to improve care for older people.
13 May 2026
Federal Budget brings mixed response from GPs
The 2026–27 Federal Budget has included several new healthcare measures for general practice, with the RACGP welcoming some funding announcements while raising concerns about others.
13 May 2026
New RACGP grants to support GP-led research across Australia
The Australian General Practice Research Foundation has opened its 2026 Large and General Grants round, offering $1.1 million in funding to support GP-led research aimed at improving patient care.
13 May 2026
Regular GP care linked to fewer hospital visits for older Australians
A new Australian study has found that older people who regularly see the same GP are less likely to end up in hospital or the emergency department.
13 May 2026
Federal Budget 2026–27 brings major health funding changes for general practice
The Federal Budget 2026–27 has delivered wide-ranging health funding decisions affecting general practice, with the RACGP welcoming some measures while raising concerns about others.