23 Jan 2026

Telehealth changed the way GP registrars learn, new research shows

The rapid rise of telehealth during COVID-19 significantly impacted GP training in Australia, according to new research from the RACGP GP Training Research team.

23 Jan 2026

Shingrix vaccination rates surge after joining the NIP

The rollout of Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) has led to a major increase in shingles vaccinations for older Australians.

23 Jan 2026

2026 Residents’ Experience Survey is now open

The 2026 Residents’ Experience Survey is underway, giving aged care residents a chance to provide feedback on the care and services they receive.

23 Jan 2026

1800MEDICARE app puts health records and prescriptions on your phone

Australians can now manage key health information through the 1800MEDICARE app, previously known as the my health app, making it easier to access services while on the go.

23 Jan 2026

NSW waives hospital fees for people displaced by the Israel–Gaza war

New South Wales has introduced temporary measures allowing people forced to leave the Israel–Gaza conflict to receive free treatment in the state’s public health system.

23 Jan 2026

AMA President Update: Hate Speech and Gun Reforms, CDC Launch, and Honouring Dame Marie Bashir

January in Australia often starts slowly, with the summer heat and post-holiday rhythm making the month feel calmer.

23 Jan 2026

ACCM Meeting Statement – Meeting 38, 6 November 2025

ACCM Meeting Statement – Meeting 38, 6 November 2025

23 Jan 2026

Approval Extended to Allow HRT Patch Substitutions During Ongoing Shortages

Approval Extended to Allow HRT Patch Substitutions During Ongoing Shortages

23 Jan 2026

Prepare Children for the Annual ‘Back-to-School Asthma Spike’

Every February, children with asthma face an increased risk of flare-ups, often called the “back-to-school asthma spike,” as they return to classrooms and encounter new allergens, germs and disrupted routines.

23 Jan 2026

NDIS seeks feedback on new planning framework

NDIS seeks feedback on new planning framework The NDIS is looking to make planning fairer, clearer, and more centred on participants’ needs.