23 Jun 2026
Review Completed into Rural Health Commissioner Framework in Australia
A national review into the laws supporting Australia’s rural health leadership has now been completed and presented to Parliament.
23 Jun 2026
Applications Open for Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council
Australians with expertise in aged care, governance, consumer advocacy, healthcare, and related fields are invited to apply for membership of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council.
22 Jun 2026
Asthma and Menopause: Experts Call for Greater Awareness of Women’s Respiratory Health
As menopause receives increasing national attention, asthma experts are urging that respiratory health be included in the broader conversation about women's health.
22 Jun 2026
Measles Alert Issued for Potts Point, Darlinghurst and Sydney CBD
NSW Health has issued a measles alert after a confirmed case visited multiple locations across Potts Point, Darlinghurst, and the Sydney CBD while unknowingly infectious.
22 Jun 2026
Early Intervention Key to Supporting Aboriginal Children and Families
Early intervention during childhood can have a lasting positive impact on the development, wellbeing, and cultural connection of Aboriginal children, according to health guidance focused on strengthening outcomes for families.
22 Jun 2026
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Care for Culturally Diverse Young People
LGBTQIA+ young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may face overlapping challenges that can affect their wellbeing and willingness to seek healthcare.
22 Jun 2026
My Health Record to Automatically Receive Most Pathology and Imaging Reports from July 2026
The Australian Digital Health Agency has confirmed major changes to My Health Record, with new “Share by Default” requirements set to begin on 1 July 2026.
22 Jun 2026
Government Delays and Expands Transition for New Medicare Assignment of Benefit System
The Federal Government has announced updated changes to the upcoming Assignment of Benefit process, which is due to begin on 1 July 2026, with a longer transition period and new flexibility for healthcare providers and patients.
22 Jun 2026
Western Sydney Emerges as Australia's Bulk-Billing Stronghold
Patients living in western Sydney are more likely to find a fully bulk-billing GP clinic than those in most other parts of Australia, according to new research from Cleanbill.
22 Jun 2026
SafeScript Linked to Drop in Multiple Prescriber Use Across Victoria
A major Victorian study has found that SafeScript, the state's real-time prescription monitoring system, has helped reduce the number of patients receiving high-risk medicines from multiple prescribers, supporting safer prescribing and better patient care.