04 Sep 2023

New Silicosis Support Services offer lifeline for patients

Australia’s peak lung health organisation is preparing for a significant influx of new silicosis diagnoses in coming years with vital support services now in place for patients.

04 Sep 2023

Join us for a webinar on the Medical Research Future Fund PASC research plan and what it means for you

We are co-hosting a webinar with the Consumers Health Forum of Australia to discuss the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) PASC research plan. PASC, or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, is also known as long COVID.

04 Sep 2023

Another COVID-19 booster for over-75s: ATAGI

The new guidance was released at the same time as an announcement on the upcoming closure of the COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program.

04 Sep 2023

How to treat co-existing insomnia and sleep apnoea

While the comorbid condition can be managed in general practice, the pace of emerging research has made it challenging for GPs to stay up to speed.

04 Sep 2023

GP’s defamation battle settles out of court

It cost three years and $700,000, but a hard-fought legal battle is finally over for Melbourne GP, Dr Adam Smith.

01 Sep 2023

‘What a bloody privilege’: Dr O’Kane’s tale of rural medicine

The GP, currently working and living in a remote NT community, reflects on the rewards and adventure of a life she has forged against the odds.

01 Sep 2023

Victoria’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022

Victoria has a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act.

01 Sep 2023

New Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission established

Victoria’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission was formally established on 1 September 2023 under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

01 Sep 2023

Townsville distribution centre to improve delivery of vital medical supplies to Queenslanders

A new purpose-built medical supply distribution centre has opened in Townsville, helping to improve the Queensland Health supply chain network across Queensland.

01 Sep 2023

ATAGI Update on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding an additional COVID-19 dose for highest risk people in 2023. These recommendations are in addition the previous ATAGI COVID-19 vaccine booster advice published in February 2023.