26 Jun 2026
AMA Calls for Stronger Investment in Hospitals and GP-Led Primary Care
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling for greater investment in public hospitals, the health workforce and GP-led primary care after raising concerns about ongoing ambulance ramping, long hospital wait times and limited access to specialist care.
26 Jun 2026
SWSPHN Invites Community Members to Help Shape Local Healthcare
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) is inviting community members to join its Community Advisory Committee and help guide the planning, design and improvement of healthcare services across the region.
25 Jun 2026
New My Health Record Changes to Automatically Share Test Results from 1 July
From 1 July, pathology and diagnostic imaging results will be uploaded to My Health Record by default, allowing patients to view their results through myGov or the 1800MEDICARE app without waiting for a GP appointment.
25 Jun 2026
RACGP Shares Upcoming Education, Governance and Clinical Learning Opportunities
The RACGP has announced several upcoming education and professional development opportunities for GPs, including free AHPRA webinars, asthma education, governance consultation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workshops.
25 Jun 2026
Study Highlights Higher Medication Risks After Moving Into Aged Care
A new Australian study has found that older people may face a higher risk of medication-related problems after moving into residential aged care. Researchers say the findings highlight the importance of reviewing medicines during this transition to help reduce potential harm.
25 Jun 2026
GPs Raises Concerns Over GLP-1 Use Among People With Eating Disorders
Australian doctors are being reminded to carefully screen patients for eating disorders before prescribing GLP-1 weight-loss medicines.
24 Jun 2026
People with Motor Neurone Disease to Receive Faster Access to Aged Care Funding
The Australian Government has announced new aged care measures that will give older people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) urgent priority access to ongoing Support at Home funding.
24 Jun 2026
Canberra Mobile Health Clinic Marks 10 Years of Supporting Vulnerable Communities
A mobile healthcare service that provides essential support to some of Canberra’s most vulnerable residents is celebrating 10 years of community care.
24 Jun 2026
Study Finds Expanding Healthcare Teams Alone Does Not Reduce GP Workload
A new UK study suggests that increasing the number of healthcare professionals in general practice may redistribute work but does not necessarily reduce pressure on GPs.
24 Jun 2026
Childhood Obesity Continues to Rise Across Australia, New Report Finds
New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows overweight and obesity rates are increasing among Australian children, raising concerns about the long-term health impacts on future generations.