18 Nov 2025
RACGP Updates Guidance for GPs on Health Apps
The RACGP has refreshed its guidance for general practitioners on recommending health apps, highlighting the importance of careful evaluation before suggesting them to patients.
18 Nov 2025
RACGP Raises Concerns Over Victorian Pharmacy Advertising Campaign
The RACGP has strongly criticised a new Victorian Government campaign encouraging patients to “get it at the chemist without a visit to the GP.”
16 Nov 2025
Time to Prioritise Brain Health in Midlife, Experts Say
With dementia now Australia’s leading cause of death, a GP specialising in cognitive health is calling for brain health checks to become a routine part of midlife medical care. As people live longer and risk factors accumulate, experts say early detection and prevention can no longer be overlooked.
14 Nov 2025
Pilot Program Targets Safer Medication Use in Aged Care
A new pilot study is aiming to improve the safety and effectiveness of medicines for older Australians living in aged care homes.
14 Nov 2025
TGA Tightens Rules on Social Media Promotion of Prescription Medicines
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is taking stronger action against the rising amount of illegal social media posts promoting prescription-only medicines.
14 Nov 2025
Victorian Pill Testing Service Mobile Service Returns for Summer Festivals
The Victorian Pill Testing Service mobile service is back for the 2025–26 summer festival season, offering free, confidential, and non-judgmental drug checking at major events across Victoria.
14 Nov 2025
Bulk-Billing Debate Takes Centre Stage as Health Minister Faces Tough Questions at GP25
The opening day of GP25 in Brisbane began with a direct and at times challenging discussion between RACGP President Dr Michael Wright and Federal Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler, as GPs sought clarity on the Government’s bulk-billing incentives and how they affect general practice across Australia.
14 Nov 2025
Bulk-Billing Debate Takes Centre Stage at GP25 Conference
Australia’s largest general practice conference opened in Brisbane with a direct and honest exchange between RACGP President Dr Michael Wright and Federal Health Minister Mark Butler, who faced tough questions about the Government’s bulk-billing incentives and their impact on GP practices.
13 Nov 2025
New National Model for Children with Developmental Delay and Disability
The Thriving Kids Advisory Group met in Adelaide on 7 November 2025 to continue shaping a new national support model for children aged 0–8 with developmental delay and disability.
13 Nov 2025
AHPRA Struggles to Keep Up as Complaints Increase
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is under pressure as the number of complaints about health practitioners rises, particularly for complex cases.
