09 May 2024
Online mentoring in menopause open to GPs and nurses
The South West Sydney Expert Menopause Panel will host this month’s MenoECHO on Monday, 27 May at 6pm.
08 May 2024
International Nurses Day shines light on invaluable role of nurses
The all-encompassing, often challenging but hugely rewarding work of primary care nurses will be celebrated across South Western Sydney and the world, on International Nurses Day, Sunday 12 May.
08 May 2024
Cash rewards to start hepatitis C treatment
Potentially thousands of people in South Western Sydney are living with hepatitis C, a disease which is curable, yet they are unaware of the treatment.
08 May 2024
Mums and bubs saw some positive outcomes during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic
New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) explores outcomes of mothers and their babies during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
08 May 2024
Record health investment supports all Victorians
Health highlights from the Victorian Budget 2024/25
08 May 2024
Queensland’s strong action on engineered stone sets precedent for nation
Australia’s peak lung health organisation has commended the Queensland Government’s adoption of a ban on working with engineered stone from 1 July, including ruling out a transition period.
08 May 2024
GPs in training urged to speak up on future of profession
Time is running out for Australia’s next generation of GPs to shape college advocacy by taking part in the Health of the Nation survey.
08 May 2024
New tool could ‘change the trajectory’ of Indigenous heart consults
Heart disease is the leading cause of preventable death for First Nations people, but there is hope a new GP resource could help address that.
08 May 2024
RACGP joins united stand against vaping
The college has teamed up with peak health bodies to support proposed new laws aimed at stifling the product’s widespread availability.
07 May 2024
Should the breast screening age be lowered?
While the question has again been put forward, Australian experts remain unconvinced, saying participation among target groups is more important