10 Jul 2026
Victoria Opens New Peer-Led Mental Health Residential Service in Geelong
Victoria has launched its first peer-led residential mental health service, offering adults experiencing high levels of psychological distress a new alternative to hospital care. Located in Moolap, Geelong, The Peer Healing Space provides free, short-term support in a comfortable home-like environment and will operate as a 12-month trial until June 2027.
10 Jul 2026
BCNA Builds Stronger Partnerships for First Peoples Breast Cancer Care
Leaders from the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) have visited Palm Island to hear directly from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members about their experiences with breast cancer care and to better understand how healthcare services can become more culturally responsive.
10 Jul 2026
Counsellor Fined After Falsely Claiming to Be a Psychologist in Court
A Canberra counsellor has been convicted and fined $2,000 after falsely presenting herself as a registered psychologist while giving expert evidence in an ACT Supreme Court sentencing hearing.
10 Jul 2026
GPs Encouraged to Plan Ahead Before Retiring from Practice
GPs preparing to retire or leave clinical practice are being encouraged to plan well in advance to ensure a smooth transition for their patients, staff and practice. Experts say careful preparation can help maintain continuity of care while meeting professional and legal responsibilities.
10 Jul 2026
Free RACGP Webinar to Explain Medicare Rules for New GPs
Understanding Medicare can be challenging, especially for doctors starting their careers. To help make the system easier to understand, the RACGP is hosting a free webinar that will explain Medicare basics, billing rules and provider responsibilities.
10 Jul 2026
Rural Councils Step In as GP Shortages Put Pressure on Local Communities
Some local councils across rural and regional Australia are funding GP services to ensure residents can access primary healthcare, raising questions about whether this responsibility should instead sit with the Federal Government.
09 Jul 2026
Dr Chris Hatherly Takes the Helm at Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has welcomed Dr Chris Hatherly as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience in health, research, ageing and public policy to the national organisation.
09 Jul 2026
New Expert Group to Help Improve NDIS Access Decisions
The Australian Government has created a new Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to provide independent expert advice on changes to NDIS access and eligibility rules.
09 Jul 2026
RACGP Supports National Guidance for Safer Use of IV Fluids
The RACGP has backed new national guidance aimed at improving the safe and appropriate use of intravenous (IV) fluids, saying they should be prescribed as a planned clinical treatment rather than used as a routine practice
09 Jul 2026
Melbourne Injecting Centre Associated with Sharp Drop in Heroin Emergency Callouts
A study has found that heroin-related ambulance callouts in Melbourne's North Richmond area fell significantly after the opening of a medically supervised injecting centre, suggesting the service may help reduce overdose-related emergencies and improve access to healthcare support.