30 Jun 2023
National Immunisation Program (NIP) changes from 1 July 2023
From 1 July 2023, changes to the National Immunisation Program are coming into effect. This includes listing Vaxelis® as an alternative vaccine for children of a certain age, and the meningococcal B catch-up vaccination program for First Nations children under 2 years of age will be made ongoing.
30 Jun 2023
$29.6 million to support First Nations-led research and to help people with traumatic brain injury
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $29.6 million are now available.
30 Jun 2023
PBAC Public Summary Documents – March 2023 meeting
PBAC Public Summary Documents – March 2023 meeting
30 Jun 2023
Updates from the Health Technology Assessment Policy & Methods Review Reference Committee
Updates from the Health Technology Assessment Policy & Methods Review Reference Committee
30 Jun 2023
Connecting to the national Prescription Delivery Service
Connecting to the national Prescription Delivery Service
30 Jun 2023
NSW community urged to be on alert for dangerous poppy seed batch
People are being urged to check the poppy seeds in their kitchens after a previously recalled batch of non-food grade poppy seeds was found to have re-entered the supply chain.
30 Jun 2023
Parents urged to get children vaccinated against flu
Parents of children aged six months to under five years are being urged to book their child in for a free influenza (flu) vaccine with their GP, as flu cases continue to rise among children.
30 Jun 2023
COVID-19 update 30 June 2023
There have been 1,183 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
30 Jun 2023
Psychedelic prescribing to begin for PTSD and depression
Experts are split on whether Australia is prepared for psychedelic-assisted therapy, but GPs need to be ready to answer questions and refer patients.
30 Jun 2023
What GPs need to know about opioid dependency changes
The new scheme will benefit tens of thousands, but the small implementation window could be tricky to navigate, writes Dr Hester Wilson.