14 Aug 2024

Aged Care Royal Commission progress ‘disappointing’

A report says not enough has changed to improve residents’ chances of having their healthcare needs met.

14 Aug 2024

Youth mental health enters ‘dangerous phase’

A world-first study has found young people are in crisis, their mental health is worse than ever, and it will continue to deteriorate without urgent change.

14 Aug 2024

Bridging the gap: SWSPHN staff attend RACGP inaugural Registrar Rural Showcase

SWSPHN’s Primary Care Workforce team attended the RACGP inaugural Registrar NSW Rural Showcase, on Wednesday, 7 August.

14 Aug 2024

Call out for practice nurses to participate in study

Researchers are exploring the current role and experiences of practice nurses in promoting oral health among women approaching or in menopause, and are looking for practice nurses to participate in the study.

14 Aug 2024

Supporting consumer involvement in health and medical research

Learn how we are supporting consumer involvement in research funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

14 Aug 2024

Have your say about the draft autism health roadmap

We’re seeking your views on our draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People.

13 Aug 2024

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience-Led Peer Workforce Guide (Guide) has launched

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Led Peer Workforce Guide (Guide) launched today.

13 Aug 2024

Australian athletes shine at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Congratulations to our Australian athletes who competed in our nation’s most successful Olympic Games in history.

13 Aug 2024

$5.5 million investment in the health of Australian newborns

The Australian Government is investing $5.5 million into a newborn screening platform that will screen for hundreds of life-threatening genetic illnesses at birth. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

13 Aug 2024

Australian men have highest cancer rates: Study

Research has found Australia tops the world for the prevalence of cancer in men, leading GPs to question what that says about our health system.