22 May 2024

New tool to help parents and health professionals with ‘unfathomably difficult’ paediatric palliative care decisions

Navigating end-of-life care for a child or young person is unfathomably difficult. It is an emotionally challenging journey marked by difficult decisions – the location of where that care takes place is one of the biggest considerations.

22 May 2024

‘Milestone’ step for national HIV response

Australia has formally endorsed recognition of an undetectable viral load in people with HIV, a move hoped to further reduce transmission and stigma.

22 May 2024

Consultation for the Review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 now open

We invite interested stakeholders to participate in the review.

22 May 2024

RACGP welcomes Victoria payroll tax progress

The State Government has committed to providing retrospective payroll tax relief to GPs in a move the college says will keep practices open.

22 May 2024

Ambulance Service Structural Review

Ambulance services are critical to ensuring Territorians can access high quality emergency, pre-hospital care and medical transport in a timely manner.

22 May 2024

Updated Allergic Rhinitis Treatments Chart

The National Asthma Council has updated its guide to the main intranasal treatment options for allergic rhinitis available in Australia, as of May 2024.

22 May 2024

Increasing access to palliative care medicines in South Western Sydney

In recognition of Palliative Care Week, South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) is highlighting the Core Palliative Care Medicines map which helps patients and caregivers quickly locate pharmacies committed to stocking core palliative care medicines.

21 May 2024

Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) utilisation analysis of medicines for type 2 diabetes

Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) utilisation analysis of medicines for type 2 diabetes

21 May 2024

Free palliative care education and training

Everyone who works in health and aged care has an important role in providing high-quality, person-centred palliative care.

21 May 2024

Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP) – Thin Markets, Multiple Streams results

We have announced the results of the ACCAP Thin Markets, Multiple Streams Grant Opportunity. Find out how many applications we received and which aged care providers received grants.