03 Apr 2024

Robina Transfer Unit team welcomes patients to new digs

The new Robina Hospital Transfer Unit was greeted with smiles all round, among patients and Gold Coast Health staff alike, when it opened to the public on Wednesday 3 April

03 Apr 2024

$8 million for TSC research in the U.S!

Congratulations to our friends at TSC Alliance who have secured an appropriation of $8 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

03 Apr 2024

Fix for NDIS – palliative care gaps hopefully coming soon

Advocacy efforts for people under 65 years denied care through the NDIS are being heard at the highest levels of government with Palliative Care Australia (PCA) confident of a positive outcome.

03 Apr 2024

Privately practising midwife banned for 10 years

A midwife providing private midwifery and home birthing services has been reprimanded and disqualified by a tribunal from applying for registration for 10 years after she practised outside established standards and inconsistently with evidence informed care.

03 Apr 2024

Agenda for the July 2024 PBAC meeting – 3 April 2024

Agenda for the July 2024 PBAC meeting – 3 April 2024

03 Apr 2024

Flucelvax QUAD now available on NIP

The boost comes as Queensland and WA announce the rollout of subsidised flu vaccination programs to curb already surging cases.

03 Apr 2024

New $30.5m Pre-Fellowship Program pilot launches

The trial will help IMGs spend two years in a regional practice, with the aim of developing the skills needed to embark on a GP Fellowship pathway.

03 Apr 2024

Redefined accreditation could boost mobile care clinics

The RACGP has launched a revised definition of general practice in an effort to make accreditation and access to incentives more inclusive.

03 Apr 2024

National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017 amendments

National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017 amendments

02 Apr 2024

Addition of Q fever vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register

From 15 April 2024, vaccination providers can report Q fever vaccines and natural immunity information to the Australian Immunisation Register.