14 Nov 2024

Learn more about the latest MBS changes

Members are advised of this month’s changes to the MBS.

14 Nov 2024

Keep free-to-air TV free of harmful messaging

The AMA’s submission to the television code of practice highlights the need to curb the promotion of harmful products and misinformation.

14 Nov 2024

Coordinating committee advised of saline solution shortage

The IV fluids response group advises that fluids remain in short supply, particularly 1L saline bags. There is some improved availability of smaller bags and Hartmann’s solution.

14 Nov 2024

Webinar — In-home aged care update

We are hosting a webinar to support in-home aged care providers and their workforce to understand upcoming changes to in-home aged care.

14 Nov 2024

Share your ideas on brain cancer research in Australia

We invite you to contribute to our consultation on the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Australian Brain Cancer Mission.

14 Nov 2024

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup 2026 to kick off in 3 Australian host cities

The Matildas will be back at home taking on Asia’s best football teams in 2026.

14 Nov 2024

Advancing First Nations pathways for diabetes prevention

More than 500 new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers will receive diabetes prevention training as part of a new partnership between the Bupa Foundation and The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

13 Nov 2024

Federal Health Minister to attend GP24

The RACGP says Mark Butler’s attendance at its annual conference in Perth ‘reflects the critical role of general practice’.

13 Nov 2024

LGBTIQA+ health Action Plan 2024-2027 released

A plan to continue improving health outcomes for LGBTIQA+ Tasmanians and building an inclusive healthcare system over the next four years has been released.

13 Nov 2024

Meningococcal case a reminder of the importance of vaccination

Tasmanians are reminded that meningococcal disease still occurs in Tasmania, following the diagnosis of the State’s first case this year.