23 Sep 2026
Access to medicines remains a challenge
A national project is using feedback from residential aged care nurses to develop practical training on the safe and appropriate use of palliative care medicines.
23 Sep 2026
Northern Tasmania expands radiation oncology cancer care team
Cancer patients in Northern Tasmania are set to benefit from a larger radiation oncology team, with several experienced specialists joining the Northern Cancer Service in recent months.
23 Sep 2026
Aged care delays put more pressure on hospitals
Older Australians are spending longer in hospital while waiting for aged care services, according to a new report from the Australian Medical Association (AMA). The findings highlight growing delays across the aged care system and their impact on hospital capacity.
23 Sep 2026
New My Health Record security rules start in October
Healthcare organisations registered with My Health Record will need to update their security and access policies before new requirements take effect on 1 October 2026.
23 Sep 2026
Aged care sector asked to share feedback on Support at Home
Aged care providers and workers who deliver Support at Home services are being invited to share their experiences.
23 Sep 2026
Australians invited to share experiences in Disability Strategy review
An independent review of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031 is now underway, with people with disability, families, carers, kin and organisations invited to share their experiences. The feedback will help assess progress and inform how the strategy is implemented in the future.
22 Sep 2026
Free interpreting support available for older people
A government-funded service is helping aged care providers improve communication access for older Australians who are Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing.
22 Sep 2026
Building respectful pregnancy care for First Nations families
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, culturally safe care means more than clinical support. GPs can help by understanding each woman’s preferences, relationships, cultural needs and wider circumstances.
22 Sep 2026
Lilly introduces home delivery option for Mounjaro
Eli Lilly has launched LillyDirect in Australia, giving patients with a valid e-script access to selected Lilly medicines through an online platform and home delivery service.
22 Sep 2026
Audit raises questions about AI in Medicare billing
A national audit has highlighted concerns about the growing use of AI tools that can suggest Medicare billing options based on consultation notes.