05 May 2026
International Day of the Midwife: Honouring Essential Caregivers
International Day of the Midwife, observed on 5 May each year, recognises the important role midwives play in supporting women, babies and families.
05 May 2026
RACGP Pushes for Child Health Checks and Higher Medicare Rebates Ahead of Federal Budget
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is calling for major funding changes in the upcoming 2026–27 Federal Budget, including Medicare-funded child health checks and higher GP rebates.
05 May 2026
New Clinical Standard Highlights GPs’ Key Role in Emergency Abdominal Surgery Care
A new national clinical standard is highlighting the important role of general practitioners in supporting patients after emergency abdominal surgery known as laparotomy.
05 May 2026
New Regional Mental Health Plan Launched in South Western Sydney
New Regional Mental Health Plan Launched in South Western Sydney
05 May 2026
GPs to play key role as Australia prepares for uncertain flu season
Australia is heading into the 2026 flu season with low case numbers so far, but experts say it is still too early to predict how severe the season will be or which influenza strains will dominate.
05 May 2026
Nursing and midwifery groups for asking urgent Medicare reform in rural Australia
A group of 12 national health organisations has raised concerns that Australia’s Medicare system is not meeting the needs of people living in rural, regional and remote areas.
04 May 2026
$1.8B Boost Locks in Urgent Care Clinics Despite Ongoing Concerns
The Federal Government has confirmed urgent care clinics (UCCs) will stay as a long-term part of Australia’s health system, backing the program with an extra $1.8 billion in funding.
04 May 2026
Meningococcal Case Confirmed in Adelaide Infant
Health authorities in South Australia have confirmed a case of invasive meningococcal disease in a baby from metropolitan Adelaide. The infant is currently in hospital and is reported to be in a stable condition.
04 May 2026
OCEAN Study Seeking Feedback from General Practice Teams
Health professionals are invited to participate in the OCEAN study, a national research initiative funded by the Australian Government.
04 May 2026
Improving Allied Health Connections and Care in Fairfield LGA
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) has highlighted ongoing challenges in connecting general practice with allied health services, particularly for patients with complex chronic conditions.