01 Jun 2026
New Bulk Billing Clinics Planned for Hunter and Central Coast Under Medicare Expansion
The Australian Government has announced a $25.3 million investment over three years to establish up to six new fully bulk billed GP clinics across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions.
01 Jun 2026
New online Medicare Mental Health Check In expands with self-guided option
Australians can now access expanded early mental health support through the Medicare Mental Health Check In service, which has introduced a new self-guided option alongside its existing guided support.
01 Jun 2026
New Hearing Services Contracts Finalised Ahead of July 2026 Start
The consultation period on the draft Hearing Services Program Service Provider contract has now closed, with feedback received from a range of stakeholders, including both small and large providers as well as industry representatives.
01 Jun 2026
New rules for GP SMS messages: sender ID registration deadline approaching
From 1 July 2026, all GPs and medical practices in Australia must register their SMS sender IDs or risk having their messages marked as unverified or spam.
01 Jun 2026
High blood pressure control remains a challenge in Australia
New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that high blood pressure continues to affect millions of Australians, with many people still not meeting recommended blood pressure targets.
01 Jun 2026
PBS website updated with latest medicine and pricing changes
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website has been updated with new information on medicine listings, pricing changes and administrative updates.
01 Jun 2026
Victoria rolls out free naloxone vending machines to reduce overdose deaths
Victoria is expanding access to free naloxone through new dispensing machines aimed at preventing deaths from opioid overdose, which remains the leading cause of drug-related fatalities in the state.
01 Jun 2026
New care finder service expands support for older people in South Western Sydney
A new provider has been added to the care finder program in South Western Sydney to improve access to aged care support for vulnerable older people.
31 May 2026
Older Tasmanians Encouraged to Get Ready for Winter Health Risks
As winter approaches, Tasmania’s Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Veitch, is encouraging older people to take action now to protect themselves from serious respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19, RSV and the common cold.
29 May 2026
AMA President Highlights Reconciliation, Health Reform, and Strong Member Advocacy at AGM
The Australian Medical Association has marked National Reconciliation Week, with its President encouraging reflection on shared histories and continued efforts to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Members were thanked for their ongoing work with Indigenous communities.