24 Jun 2026
More Than 90,000 Australians Screened Through National Lung Cancer Program
Australia’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program is continuing to expand, with more than 90,000 people completing a low-dose CT scan within the first 10 months of the program.
24 Jun 2026
New Report Highlights Growing Pressure on Australia’s Public Hospitals
A new report has revealed ongoing strain across Australia’s public hospital system, with record ambulance demand and increasing delays affecting patient care nationwide.
23 Jun 2026
New NSW Referral Criteria Introduced for Maternity and Gynaecology Outpatient Care
New statewide referral criteria have been introduced in New South Wales to improve consistency and timeliness in maternity and gynaecology outpatient services.
23 Jun 2026
New Tool Aims to Help Women Make Clearer Menopause Treatment Choices
A new online support tool is being developed in Australia to help women better understand menopause treatment options and make more confident decisions with their healthcare providers.
23 Jun 2026
New Quick Reference Guides Released to Improve Asthma Care in Australia
New practical resources have been released to help Australian general practitioners better manage asthma and improve inhaler use among patients.
23 Jun 2026
Australia Faces Growing Shortage of Specialist Doctors by 2048
New government modelling has raised concerns that Australia could face a significant shortage of specialist doctors, with gaps expected to widen over the next two decades.
23 Jun 2026
Free Support Available for People Affected by Gambling in Australia
Support services are available across Australia for people who are struggling with gambling or are worried about someone close to them.
23 Jun 2026
Expressions of Interest Open for Healthy Ageing at Home Grants in South Western Sydney
Older Australians are set to benefit from new community programs aimed at supporting healthy, independent living at home, with a new funding opportunity now open.
23 Jun 2026
New Guidance Released on Broad Cancer Medicine Listings for PD-(L)1 Inhibitors
New principles have been published in Australia to guide how certain cancer medicines may be listed more broadly across multiple cancer types.
23 Jun 2026
New 18-Month Child Health Check Supports Early Learning for Tasmanian Families
A new child health program in Tasmania is helping families support early learning and development during a key stage of childhood.