11 Mar 2026

Steps to Make a Difference in Medicine

Women in medicine often face quiet barriers: being interrupted, passed over for leadership, or penalised for empathy.

11 Mar 2026

X-Ray Results Now Available Immediately on My Health Record

From March 2026, patients can now see their limb X-ray results on My Health Record as soon as they are uploaded.

11 Mar 2026

Training and Professional Development for Aged Care Workers

The Australian Government offers free and subsidised training for aged care workers to help boost their skills, knowledge, and confidence in providing high-quality care and support.

10 Mar 2026

Emergency Relief for Families in Financial Difficulty

Families facing financial stress or cost-of-living pressures can access emergency relief support. This help may cover food, money, housing, healthcare, and other essential services to ease immediate hardships.

10 Mar 2026

New Funding Opportunity for Culturally Safe Mental Health Support in South Western Sydney

South Western Sydney PHN is getting ready to open an Expression of Interest (EOI) for organisations that can provide culturally responsive, low intensity mental health services in the region.

10 Mar 2026

Tasmanian Health Update: Communicable Diseases Bulletin – February 2026

The Tasmanian Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit (CDPU) has released its February 2026 bulletin.

10 Mar 2026

Optometry Board Invites Applications for Committee Role

The Optometry Board of Australia is seeking optometrists to join its Registration and Notifications Committee (RNC).

10 Mar 2026

Aged Care Pricing Risk Assessments to Begin in Q4 2026

From April to June 2026, the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority will start pricing risk assessments to check how misreporting affects residential aged care costs.

10 Mar 2026

Medicare Cheques to End by 2028, But GPs Raise Concerns About New Payment Plan

Medicare rebate cheques will be phased out by July 2028, but the RACGP says parts of the Federal Government’s replacement plan could cause problems for general practices.

10 Mar 2026

Victoria Expands Pharmacy Role to Prescribe the Pill

Adults in Victoria will soon be able to get the oral contraceptive pill directly from some pharmacies without needing a prescription from a GP.