12 Jul 2024
Wollondilly Service Providers Focus Group
Service providers are vital in understanding community health needs. If you offer NDIS support, mental health support, community links, allied health services, or work in a similar role, we want to hear from you.
12 Jul 2024
COVID-19 update 12 July 2024
COVID-19 cases in SA There have been 688 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
12 Jul 2024
Updated gun laws will place ‘unrealistic burdens’ on GPs
WA gun regulations place the onus on GPs to conduct health assessments. Is this too much pressure on doctors? And who’s responsible if things go wrong?
12 Jul 2024
What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia?
With a current ‘soup’ of respiratory infections coupled with antibiotic shortages, an epidemiologist outlines basic advice for GPs.
12 Jul 2024
‘A risky proposition’: pharmacy prescribing expands further
GPs are growing increasingly worried for their patients, as pharmacy prescribing programs are taking hold in every corner of the country.
12 Jul 2024
Indigenous Australian athletes set to inspire as Paris 2024 approaches
This week, Australians across the country come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week and reflect on the contributions of Indigenous Australians.
12 Jul 2024
Growth in social housing lags behind overall household growth
The latest release from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Housing assistance in Australia, shows the proportion of households living in social housing decreased from 4.7% in 2008 to 4.1% in 2023.
11 Jul 2024
Protect yourself and your family from respiratory illnesses these school holidays
NSW Health is strongly urging families to stay up to date with their vaccinations during the school holidays to prevent serious respiratory illness.
11 Jul 2024
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review
The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Policy and Methods Review concluded on 4 May 2024. The HTA Review Reference Committee which was responsible for overseeing the HTA Review, held its final meeting on 2 May 2024.
11 Jul 2024
‘A big red flag’: Warning follows NHS failings
The UK Government’s ‘scramble’ to save its health system is a key sign for Australia to invest in primary care, says the RACGP President.