25 Mar 2026
AMA CAS Meeting Focuses on Prevention, Innovation and Medical Workforce
More than 100 medical leaders gathered in Canberra on Monday for the AMA’s annual Colleges, Associations and Societies (CAS) meeting to discuss key issues facing Australia’s healthcare system.
25 Mar 2026
AMA Highlights Urgent Action Needed on Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
Federal AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen recently attended the Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Commissioner (ITEC) Symposium in Canberra, where experts and officials discussed urgent measures to tackle Australia’s illicit tobacco market.
25 Mar 2026
Ahpra CEO Outlines Vision for Health Practitioner Regulation to 2031
Ahpra CEO Justin Untersteiner delivered the closing keynote at the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Conference in Melbourne on 25 March, unveiling the organisation’s new National Scheme Strategy.
25 Mar 2026
RACGP Urges NSW Government to Invest in GPs to Reduce Hospital Costs
The RACGP NSW&ACT has called on the New South Wales Government to tackle rising hospital costs by investing in general practice, which it says is the most efficient and effective part of the health system. The strategy focuses on better-connected GPs to keep patients healthy and out of hospital.
25 Mar 2026
Major Step Forward for Medication Management in Aged Care
All ten eNRMC software vendors have passed electronic prescribing assessments, marking a key milestone in modernising medication management in residential aged care homes.
25 Mar 2026
Early Support Crucial for Teen Mental Health
A major study shows that early intervention is key to supporting teenagers’ mental health, but there’s no single quick fix, say experts.
25 Mar 2026
Have Your Say on New Medicines – PBAC Meeting July 2026
The agenda for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) meeting in July 2026 is now available.
25 Mar 2026
Victoria Expands Access to Endometriosis Care
New services are being rolled out across Victoria to improve access to endometriosis care, as March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month.
24 Mar 2026
ANDHealth Helps Digital Health Startups Turn Ideas into Patient Solutions
Turning a health innovation into a product ready for doctors and patients can be tough. ANDHealth is helping Australian innovators develop digital health tools that are safe, effective, and ready for clinical use.
24 Mar 2026
Canberra Hosts Key Conference on Primary Care
RACGP leaders joined hundreds of primary care experts in Canberra this week to talk about improving healthcare in Australia.