11 Aug 2023

The significance of the Voice in Closing the Gap

I will commence by acknowledging the Ngambri and Ngunawal peoples, the Traditional Owners of Canberra. I honour their Elders and the long history they have on this land, a heritage going well beyond the 25,000-year-old site of Birrigai Rock Shelter near Tidbinbilla.

11 Aug 2023

Updated cervical screening education course

Healthcare providers – build knowledge and skills to offer your patients the self-collection option for cervical screening HPV testing.

11 Aug 2023

Seeking expressions of interest — health technology assessment advisory committees

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11 Aug 2023

Stroke services better than ever in the Territory

Learn more about recent developments in stroke care in Central Australia and the Top End.

11 Aug 2023

COVID-19 update 11 August 2023

COVID Cases in SA There have been 503 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.

11 Aug 2023

Mixed feelings: Our clinic’s move away from bulk billing

When a move to private practice was the only option to keep the doors open, it prompted Dr Alisha Dorrigan to contemplate the current state of primary care.

11 Aug 2023

Is it time for a new approach to Australia’s GP shortage?

Generating early positive impressions of general practice would help increase the number of medical students becoming GPs, writes Sarah Bresnehan.

10 Aug 2023

Senate blocks last-minute attempt to delay 60-day dispensing

Debate over extended dispensing headlined a chaotic day in Parliament House that eventually secured its planned adoption next month.

10 Aug 2023

Child safeguarding training effort builds staff knowledge and community awareness

The Department of Health has an ongoing commitment to significantly improve the culture across Health in Tasmania so that children and young people in our care feel safe, supported and empowered.