28 Jan 2025
RSV vaccine available for pregnant women
As part of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention Program, NSW Health will make the vaccine Abrysvo available for women who are 28 to 36 weeks pregnant from Monday, 3 February.
28 Jan 2025
From Nurse to Dodgeball Champion: Lily Nguyen’s Journey
In her role as a practice nurse at Moorebank Family Medical Centre, Lily Nguyen spends a lot of time helping her patients to lead safer, healthier lives. But when it comes to her own downtime her choice of fitness could be considered a little bit dangerous. Lily plays dodgeball at a national level and has represented her country in two world championships.
28 Jan 2025
Toddlers most impacted by vape poisonings: Study
Researchers say educational campaigns ‘are warranted’ after finding toddlers account for 56% of e-cigarette exposures.
28 Jan 2025
‘Life is too short’: The rewards of being a rural generalist
A dual holder of rural generalism, Dr Mahmoud Al-Najjar shares his story of travelling around Australia, enjoying all his career has to offer.
28 Jan 2025
Telehealth rules tighten for nurse practitioners
From November, NPs will be required to have an ‘established clinical relationship’ for telehealth appointments, bringing the profession into line with GPs.
28 Jan 2025
RACGP calls for improved resources for tick-borne diseases
As part of a Senate investigation into the illnesses, the college says GPs must be equipped with clear and evidence-based information.
28 Jan 2025
The 2025 Senior Australian of the Year is...
Congratulations to the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year, Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM!
28 Jan 2025
Apply now for the Aged Care Wages – Stage 3 Historical Leave Liabilities Grant
A grant opportunity is now open to help aged care providers cover some of the increased value of leave entitlements for workers affected by the Fair Work Commission’s Stage 3 decision from 1 January 2025.
28 Jan 2025
New ICA Website launches
The Infant, Child and Adolescent System Transformation Program now has its own website (ICA website) where you can stay up to date on the latest developments.
27 Jan 2025
A complete disaster’: Psychiatry resignations felt by GPs
As the dispute creates widespread anxiety, the NSW Government says it is exploring how to ‘deliver better, holistic mental health care’.