13 Dec 2024
Thank you to the members of our Medical Research Future Fund Grant Assessment Committees
The success of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant funding relies on the dedication and expertise of community members who volunteer to assess grant applications.
13 Dec 2024
Software pilot for residential aged care Monthly Care Statements
Residential aged care providers and software vendors can sign up to the pilot before 20 December 2024
13 Dec 2024
Newsletter from the National Board
The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.You can read this in the Newsletters section.
13 Dec 2024
Federal Government backs ADHD prescribing consistency
In response to last year’s Senate Inquiry, it also supports-in-principle calls to review relevant MBS items and pathways to GP assessments.
13 Dec 2024
Medical practitioner suspended for inappropriate prescribing following a patient death
A Queensland tribunal has suspended a general practitioner for inappropriate prescribing following the death of a patient.
13 Dec 2024
AHPRA changes IMG English language tests
Doctors from 30 countries will no longer have to sit a test and, for those who do, the writing score will be reduced, but the RACGP is concerned.
13 Dec 2024
Arthritis rising among working-age patients: Study
With diagnoses to jump by 31% in 15 years, experts say investment is needed before the disease impacts ‘productivity at a national level’.
12 Dec 2024
Suicide prevention grants on offer to help improve mental health and wellbeing
The Mental Health Commission (Commission) is providing $1 million in grant money for local initiatives to address the impact of suicide across Western Australia.
12 Dec 2024
Living with overweight or obesity overtakes tobacco as new leading burden of disease risk factor
Living with overweight or obesity has overtaken tobacco smoking as the leading risk factor contributing to disease burden in 2024.