23 Oct 2023
Support for heavy gamblers through family intervention
New research at South Australia’s Statewide Gambling Therapy Service (SGTS) is testing an innovative approach to supporting heavy gamblers, that seeks to intervene before a gambler reaches crisis point.
23 Oct 2023
Aged care placements available to nursing students
Bachelor of Nursing students can now apply for high-quality clinical placements in the aged care sector through the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program.
23 Oct 2023
1 November 2023 changes to the PBS listings of medicines for children and adolescents with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
On 1 November 2023, changes will be made to the authority requirements of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing for etanercept, for the treatment of children and adolescents with severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis.
23 Oct 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 23 October 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 23 October 2023
23 Oct 2023
$30.8 million for Indigenous-led health research
We have announced $30.8 million for Indigenous-led research into health issues facing First Nations people. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
23 Oct 2023
1 November 2023 Changes to the PBS Listings of Medicines for Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
On 1 November 2023, changes will be made to the authority requirements of the following biological and immunomodulator medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
23 Oct 2023
Latest mental health services data released
Mental health services: who sought care from where, what drugs were prescribed, and how much was spent?
23 Oct 2023
RACGP President meets with Health Minister to discuss ‘pain points’
From payroll tax reform to telehealth, the NDIS and urgent care clinics, Dr Nicole Higgins sat down with Mark Butler to ensure GP voices are being heard.
23 Oct 2023
Overwhelming support for warning labels on alcohol
A distraught mother is pleading for health warnings to be added to products, after her 26-year-old son died from alcoholic liver disease.
21 Oct 2023
Greg Inglis’ Goanna Academy shining a spotlight on mental health in Bathurst
Led by founder and rugby league legend Greg Inglis, the Goanna Academy and Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) will shine a spotlight on mental health at a free community workshop in Bathurst, to help people connect with local support services.