29 Sep 2025
GPs get new collaborative platform for breastfeeding care
To strengthen GP education, advocacy, research, and patient care, the RACGP has launched a dedicated breastfeeding and lactation medicine group.
29 Sep 2025
GP Profile – Dr Iffat Jarin Khan
With more than 20 years of experience as a GP – seven of them in South Western Sydney – Dr Iffat Jarin Khan is dedicated to helping her patients not only manage their health but also take proactive steps to improve it.
29 Sep 2025
Bulk billing incentives 2025: Understanding Medicare changes and the Practice Incentive Program
From 1 November 2025, Medicare bulk billing incentives will expand to include all Australians with a Medicare card, not just children under 16 and concession card holders.
29 Sep 2025
Supporting Tasmanian children to boost literacy development
Tasmanian families now have access to a new child health assessment designed to support early literacy skills.
29 Sep 2025
Landmark campaign to reduce stigma for trans and gender diverse Tasmanians
The Department of Health has launched a landmark campaign in Tasmania to support trans and gender diverse people and reduce stigma across the community.
29 Sep 2025
Tasmanians urged to check measles vaccination before travelling
The Tasmanian Department of Health is warning the community of an increased risk of measles due to outbreaks overseas and interstate. Countries affected include South-East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the UK, and North America.
29 Sep 2025
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care with POLAR
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of Australia’s leading causes of illness and death. According to the Heart Research Institute (2024),
26 Sep 2025
Take steps on your wellbeing journey – Mental Health Month 2025
October marks Mental Health Month, a time to focus on our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we have lived experience of mental illness.
26 Sep 2025
Study identifies strategies to improve childhood vaccination uptake
New findings stress coordinated action to boost childhood vaccination coverage in Australia
26 Sep 2025
What role do general practitioners play in integrative medicine?
This growing field centres on meeting patients where they are, offering a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.