12 Dec 2024
Australia’s mental healthcare system failing those who need it most
Australia’s mental healthcare system is failing some of the most vulnerable people in our community, with the system increasingly difficult to navigate and experiencing critical workforce issues.
11 Dec 2024
Statement of Intent from the National Rural Health Commissioner released
The National Rural Health Commissioner’s Statement of Intent is now available.
11 Dec 2024
Expanded role for registered nurses to improve access to safe and timely healthcare
Key points
11 Dec 2024
Minister urges GPs to claim bulk billing millions
Around $140 million remains ‘on the table’ following the introduction of the tripled bulk-billing incentive last year.
11 Dec 2024
ED data highlights need for urgent GP investment: RACGP
GPs are the ‘best medicine’ to help NSW’s overloaded hospitals but urgent investment is needed, says the college.
11 Dec 2024
Registered nurses’ prescribing powers expande
Nurses who have undergone extra training will soon be able to work to a broader scope of practice under a new prescriber arrangement.
11 Dec 2024
Referrals open as new providers begin delivering Clinical Suicide Prevention Service
Two new service providers are now delivering South Western Sydney PHN’s Clinical Suicide Prevention Service, improving access to appropriate, safe and timely clinical care for people at low-to-moderate risk of suicide following a suicide attempt or experiencing a suicidal crisis
11 Dec 2024
Notification of Forged Electronic Prescriptions
Notification of Forged Electronic Prescriptions
11 Dec 2024
Health groups call for dying patients to receive free pain relief amid critical medicines shortage
Key health organisations have released an 11 point plan to address ongoing shortages of critical pain relief medicines.
11 Dec 2024
Skylar's legacy
Darwin locals, Sally and Ash Lawrence were on their way back from a family holiday in Katherine with their 3 children when their daughter Skylar began to feel unwell with a fever.