06 Aug 2024

General practices: Help us promote our life-saving cancer screening programs

We have sent cancer screening packs to more than 7,000 general practices, and are seeking your help to promote our life-saving cancer screening programs.

30 Jul 2024

Have your say on aged care quality indicators

We’re looking for volunteers to take part in one-hour online focus groups to get feedback on the aged care quality indicators.

30 Jul 2024

Prepare clients for 3G network switch off

From 1 September 2024, major telecommunications providers will be switching off their 3G network. This may impact older people using 3G enabled devices, such as personal medical or alert alarms. Find out how you can prepare.

30 Jul 2024

$19 million for research using mRNA to prevent cancer and treat disease

The Australian Government is investing over $19 million into research that uses mRNA – the medical technology that underpins the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

29 Jul 2024

Commitment to equity on sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation

We have released a joint statement with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to help make health and medical research more inclusive.

25 Jul 2024

New incentive payment for general practitioners to ensure better health services for aged care residents

The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive supports aged care residents to receive regular visits from their general practitioner (GP) and the care team with an ongoing care plan.

22 Jul 2024

Webinars on cervical screening for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients

NACCHO are hosting two CPD accredited webinars for healthcare workers on the cervical screening self-collection option. The webinars will focus on how to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and people with a cervix in their cervical screening.

19 Jul 2024

$53.6 million for research into women’s health, chronic pain and alcohol use

Applications are open for three new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.

12 Jul 2024

Indigenous Australian athletes set to inspire as Paris 2024 approaches

This week, Australians across the country come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week and reflect on the contributions of Indigenous Australians.

15 Jul 2024

Hearing Service Program 2024 Public Consultation

The Hearing Service Program publicly consulted on draft proposals to simplify and improve program service items and program standards. The results and themes are summarised here.