07 Mar 2024

Media Release – Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce: First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program Launched

More than 190 First Nations healthcare trainees have embarked on a transformative journey as the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) launch the First Nations Health Worker Traineeship (FNHWT) program.

07 Mar 2024

Reform for private health insurance necessary

The AMA released its pre-budget submission on private health insurance this week.

07 Mar 2024

Inspire inclusion on International Women’s Day and every day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is held each year on 8 March to:

07 Mar 2024

New research finds sepsis the leading cause of preventable deaths in Queensland children

Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Program at Children’s Health Queensland (CHQ) has partnered with the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) to complete Australia’s first population-based study to better understand the true incidence of childhood deaths from sepsis.

07 Mar 2024

Free text messaging service to boost confidence for more Queensland parents

More Queensland parents will be offered support during the most critical time of their child’s development through the expansion of a text messaging service by Children’s Health Queensland.

07 Mar 2024

The National Asthma Council Australia announces two new board members

The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) welcomes two new independent directors to the NAC Board – Mr Ben Gargett and Dr Roger Sexton AM.

06 Mar 2024

Experts to advise on genomic research priorities

A new expert advisory panel will inform the future of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) priorities for genomic research.

06 Mar 2024

Treasurer meeting yields payroll tax progress

The Victorian Government has agreed to provide further clarity and support to GPs, following a meeting between the RACGP and Tim Pallas.

06 Mar 2024

IWD: Overcoming barriers for future generations

The NT’s first Aboriginal pharmacist is now a GP, single mum, and leading advocate for gender equality in the medical profession.

06 Mar 2024

WA pharmacist suspended for two months, reprimanded, and fined $10,000 for non-therapeutic steroid dispensing

A Western Australian pharmacist has been reprimanded, suspended for two months, and fined $10,000 for professional misconduct after inappropriate dispensing of anabolic androgenic steroids.