27 Nov 2024
Core GP research platform rebranded
The RACGP’s refreshed branch aims to lead in supporting research that addresses the unique needs of Australian general practice.
27 Nov 2024
2024 Mental Health Award winners announced
Eleven winners were awarded for their outstanding contributions to the WA mental health sector at the WA Mental Health Awards last night. Community organisations, service providers and individu
27 Nov 2024
RACGP calls for GP permission to provide diabetes technology access
As part of a consultation process for subsidised access to continuous glucose monitoring, the college says GPs are ‘essential’ to supporting equitable access.
26 Nov 2024
Hypertension costing Australia $1.2 billion a year
Researchers are calling for overhauled policies to reduce treatment costs and increase care access, with pharmacy fees making up 51% of spending.
26 Nov 2024
New Aged Care Bill passes Parliament
Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill on 25 November which means that after Royal Assent the new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025.
26 Nov 2024
The new Understanding Medicare: Provider Handbook is here
The handbook is a new resource designed to help healthcare professionals, medical practice staff or anyone involved in Medicare billing and claiming, to navigate the Medicare system.
26 Nov 2024
Go-to Medicare guide aims to arm GPs with confidence
A new RACGP-backed resource provides clarity on Medicare’s principles and mechanisms to support navigation of, and compliance with, the complex system.
26 Nov 2024
Bill targeting rural GP shortage stalls
The Federal ‘Doctors for the Bush’ private bill proposed a reversal to changes in Distribution Priority Area settings.
26 Nov 2024
Nurses and midwives celebrated at annual Excellence Awards 2024
The 12th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards ceremony has been held in Sydney to celebrate some of the outstanding nurses and midwives across the state.
26 Nov 2024
NSW residents urged to take precautions in the heat
NSW Health is urging people to take necessary precautions with heatwave conditions forecast across parts of the state this week.