30 Jan 2023
Research shows boosters are ‘crucial’ for protecting vulnerable
A new study has examined the impact of COVID-19 boosters for those with more than one chronic condition.
30 Jan 2023
IVF does not affect child development: Study
Research shows equal development and educational outcomes for IVF and spontaneously conceived children.
30 Jan 2023
Reports of ‘million-dollar’ GP packages labelled canary in the workforce coalmine
The Shire of Quairading is the latest local council to dig into its own pockets in a desperate attempt to source a GP – but the RACGP Rural Chair predicts it will not be the last.
30 Jan 2023
Providers of new Family and Carer-led Centres announced
Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system is set to provide better support to the families, carers and supporters of people experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges
27 Jan 2023
Medical receptionist sentenced to jail for more than $253k of Medicare fraud
A medical receptionist from south-eastern Queensland has been convicted after fraudulently claiming more than $253,000 in Medicare payments.
27 Jan 2023
NSW further expands access to Japanese encephalitis vaccine
NSW is further expanding free access to Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to ensure residents living in high-risk regional areas are protected this mosquito season
27 Jan 2023
Last call for dementia plan feedback
The Department of Health and Aged Care is requesting views from clinicians and the wider public for a 10-year plan to address a growing health issue.
27 Jan 2023
‘Very exciting’: Tasmania GPs in training trial welcomed
A new trial announced by the Prime Minister aims to give rural GPs in training more certainty as they work towards Fellowship.
27 Jan 2023
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