17 Oct 2025
eNRMC Electronic Prescribing: Grace Period and Implementation Phase Extended
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has extended the grace period for non-conformant electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) vendors from 21 October 2025 to 1 December 2025.
17 Oct 2025
National Consistent Payments (NCP) Updates – Semester 2, 2025
The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program has released updates to the National Consistent Payments (NCP) framework for Semester 2, 2025, aimed at providing greater clarity for registrars on training terms and support payments.
17 Oct 2025
New Medicare Mental Health Centre Opens in Campbelltown
South Western Sydney has welcomed a new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Campbelltown, providing free, walk-in support for people experiencing mental health concerns.
17 Oct 2025
What Patients Value Most in Their GP
A new report from the 2025–26 NAB Health Insights Special Report provides insight into what Australians value when engaging with the healthcare system, particularly their GP.
17 Oct 2025
Victorian GP Services Close Amid Funding Challenges
Thousands of patients in Victoria will lose access to their GP, and 20 GPs will be made redundant, as Cohealth announces the closure of GP services at its Collingwood, Fitzroy, and Kensington clinics in December 2025 due to unsustainable funding.
16 Oct 2025
Save the Date — AMA Float at Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: ECSTATICA
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is excited to return to the Sydney Mardi Gras parade in 2026 to continue advocating for and supporting the LGBTQIASB+ community, including both members and patients.
16 Oct 2025
Letters to Home Care Recipients: Preparing for the Support at Home Program
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has begun sending letters to current Home Care Package (HCP) recipients and older people approved for a package to help them prepare for the upcoming Support at Home program, commencing 1 November 2025.
16 Oct 2025
Join the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) — a unique opportunity for leading researchers, clinicians, and professionals to help shape the future of medical research in Australia.
16 Oct 2025
‘Problematic’: Police Fitness Assessments Shifted to GPs
GPs in Victoria are raising red flags over new recruitment requirements that now place responsibility for assessing the physical and mental fitness of Victoria Police applicants on general practitioners — a change made without consultation from the medical community.
16 Oct 2025
Over 1000 Clinics Express Interest in Bulk-Billing Incentive
More than 1000 general practices have expressed interest in the Federal Government’s new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) ahead of its 1 November launch, according to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA).