26 Feb 2024
New national awards chance to shine a light on GP excellence
GPs and clinics are encouraged to nominate their peers for the Stronger Medicare Awards, aimed at recognising those delivering outstanding care.
26 Feb 2024
Kids flu cases predicted to spike if vaccine rates remain low
GPs have been urged to promote the vaccine among patients with young children, with just 28% of kids receiving the lifesaving immunisation.
26 Feb 2024
IWD: The fight against misogyny in healthcare ‘is not over’
A former UN Medical Director is sharing her inspiring story as part of the RACGP’s International Women’s Day Queensland event.
26 Feb 2024
Webinar: How to improve the health of rural, remote and regional communities with a Medical Research Future Fund grant
We invite you to join our Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Webinar at 11:00am (AEDT) on 14 March 2024.
26 Feb 2024
Bushfire smoke and your health
While conditions have eased, smoke from bushfires may still affect the air quality in locations across Tasmania.
26 Feb 2024
Temporary nighttime traffic disruptions near Launceston General Hospital during helideck transportation
There will be temporary disruptions to traffic on Wellington and Cleveland Streets on three nights this week to allow for transport of wide loads to Launceston General Hospital (LGH).
26 Feb 2024
Apply for a grant of up to $200,000 to deliver suicide prevention activities
As part of the Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention funding program South Western Sydney PHN has undertaken extensive consultation and co-design to identify barriers to seeking help, and to enhance and improve access to local services.
26 Feb 2024
Grants now available for local suicide prevention activities
Community groups undertaking activities which reduce stigma and enhance help seeking to reduce the risk of suicide are encouraged to apply for South Western Sydney PHN’s current round of Suicide Prevention Grants.
23 Feb 2024
Meet LGH and RHH clinician Dr Dinendra Gill
A staff specialist in Emergency Medicine at Launceston General Hospital (LGH), Dr Dinendra Gill was recently appointed as the Clinical Director of Medical and Cancer Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
23 Feb 2024
Public health warning: Opioid overdoses after using drugs people believed to be cocaine or methamphetamine
NSW Health is warning of the danger from using drugs such as cocaine or methamphetamine after 11 recent severe opioid overdoses in people who believed they were using cocaine or methamphetamine.