20 Jun 2023

Vital new Long COVID resources now available; immunisation still crucial

With a fifth wave of COVID infections now threatening Australia, Lung Foundation Australia is urging people to protect themselves and loved ones.

20 Jun 2023

Professor Michael Kidd to step down from DoH

The former RACGP President, who was one of the most high-profile officials dealing with the COVID-19 response, is moving on.

20 Jun 2023

GPs encouraged to prepare for opioid dependence changes

All opioid dependence treatment medicines will be listed on the PBS from next month, in news welcomed by the RACGP.

19 Jun 2023

Emotional problems may be ADHD’s missing link

The condition comes with self-control problems that affect the ability to regulate emotions, write Barbara Sahakian and Christelle Langley.

19 Jun 2023

At-risk Australians lack awareness about heart failure

Two in three people susceptible to heart disease do not recognise that they are at risk, a new nationwide survey has found.

19 Jun 2023

Factsheets for the opioid dependence treatment 1 July 2023 changes

Factsheets for the opioid dependence treatment 1 July 2023 changes

19 Jun 2023

Protect yourself and your family this winter: leave BBQS and outdoor heaters outside

As the days and nights get colder, NSW Health is reminding people to never use outdoor heaters or BBQs inside their home due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

19 Jun 2023

St Helen's Private Hospital Closure.

St Helen's Private Hospital Closure

19 Jun 2023

Have your say on a draft Board-authored code of conduct for psychologists – public consultation now open

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) is consulting on a draft code of conduct it has developed for psychologists. The Board is inviting feedback to the consultation from all stakeholders, including psychologists, employers, the public, education providers and professional associations.

19 Jun 2023

Release of the Ngayubah Gadan Consensus Statement

The Ngayubah Gadan Consensus Statement is a unified call from rural and remote health stakeholders to support, fund and enable Rural and Remote Multidisciplinary Health Teams to deliver high quality care to the communities they serve.