02 Jul 2026
Workers Still Diagnosed with Silicosis Two Years After Engineered Stone Ban
Two years after Australia's engineered stone ban came into effect, Lung Foundation Australia says workers are still being diagnosed with silicosis and other preventable occupational lung diseases, highlighting the need for continued action to protect those in high-risk industries.
02 Jul 2026
RACGP Raises Concerns Over Pharmacist Prescribing Proposal
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has raised concerns about a proposal that would allow endorsed pharmacists to prescribe certain restricted medicines, saying the plan may put patient safety at risk without stronger clinical safeguards.
02 Jul 2026
Tasmania Expands Free Meningococcal B Vaccination for Infants
Families in Tasmania can now access free meningococcal B vaccinations for eligible infants, with the program officially starting on 1 July.
02 Jul 2026
Free Online Mental Health Program Available for Australians Aged 16 and Over
Australians looking for early mental health support can now access a free online program designed to help manage everyday emotional challenges before they become more serious.
02 Jul 2026
RACGP Reminds GPs of Key July Updates, Webinars and Training Opportunities
The RACGP is encouraging GPs and practice teams to stay up to date with several important changes and educational opportunities this July, including Medicare reforms, MBS and PBS updates, and professional development events.
02 Jul 2026
New DVA GP Incentive Boosts Mental Health Support for Veterans
Australian GPs can now claim a new $99.30 Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) incentive to provide ongoing mental health care for eligible veterans, helping support longer consultations and better continuity of care.
02 Jul 2026
New National Program Helps GPs Reduce High-Risk Medicines Safely
Australian GPs will soon have access to a new national program designed to help them safely reduce or stop high-risk medicines when they are no longer needed.
02 Jul 2026
Government Responds to First Nations Aged Care Report with New Commissioner Plan
The Australian Government has released its response to the 2025 Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner’s report, outlining its commitment to improving aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
01 Jul 2026
Australian Government Invests $15 Million in New Lung Disease Treatment Research
The Australian Government is investing more than $15 million to support the development of a new treatment that could change how chronic lung disease is managed in Australia and around the world.
01 Jul 2026
Queensland Skin Cancer Costs Highlight Need for Stronger Prevention
Skin cancer is placing a major strain on Queensland’s health system, with new research showing thousands of people need treatment every year.