29 Jan 2024

Public health warning: tablets sold as MDMA (Ecstasy) found to contain a potent opioid

NSW Health is warning of the dangers of tablets which are being sold as MDMA (ecstasy) and found to contain a potent opioid (nitazene).

29 Jan 2024

GP Trainee Grant program kicks off

Eligible Victorian GPs in training will soon be able to apply for $40,000 in government support, sparking calls for other states to follow suit.

29 Jan 2024

Why the emergence of JN.1 is significant

The new COVID variant is an evolutionary ‘step change’ in the pandemic, according to Australian researchers.

29 Jan 2024

RACGP unveils key asks ahead of Federal Budget

Annual children’s health checks, increased funding for longer consultations, and support for practice growth are all on the college’s wish list.

29 Jan 2024

East Devonport Medical Centre

The East Devonport Medical Centre is currently closed. My Clinic Plus will open at the former East Devonport Medical Centre site within two months. There are a range of transport options to get patients to their medical appointments in the meantime.

29 Jan 2024

Do you prescribe vapes? Read these important updates

Important changes are underway to place stricter controls on e-cigarette and vaping products.

29 Jan 2024

Review seeks to address uneven spread of doctors

The Federal Government is undertaking a wide-ranging review to investigate how to more equitably distribute doctors and other health workers around the country.

29 Jan 2024

Help identify health needs of homeless people

SWSPHN is facilitating a co-design focusing on the health needs of people who are homeless or marginally housed

29 Jan 2024

New service provider for STAR4kids in Camden, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee

South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) welcomes Community Links Wellbeing

29 Jan 2024

Go teal for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

More than 1,800 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in Australia.