06 Nov 2025
Practice Reflections: Helping GPs Improve COPD Care
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of death in Australia, and early recognition is key to slowing disease progression, improving quality of life, and reducing hospitalisations.
06 Nov 2025
New $800 Subsidy to Support GPs in Mental Health Training
Australian GPs can now access an $800 reimbursement to help cover the cost of completing accredited Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST).
05 Nov 2025
New Timeframe for Finalising Support at Home Service Agreements
Providers are reminded of the new timeframe for finalising Support at Home service agreements under the Aged Care (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Rules 2025.
05 Nov 2025
RACGP Announces Largest Ever Academic Post Cohort for 2026
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has revealed that a record 27 registrars will be taking part in the 2026 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Academic Post Program.
05 Nov 2025
New Framework Aims to Reduce Medication Errors After Hospital Discharge
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) has introduced a new framework designed to reduce medication-related errors that occur when patients leave the hospital.
05 Nov 2025
SA Government Boosts Lung Cancer Screening with $3 Million Investment
The RACGP has welcomed a $3 million funding boost from the South Australian Government to expand lung cancer screening and early detection services.
04 Nov 2025
PBS Expansion Improves Access to Key Kidney Disease Medication
More Australians living with chronic kidney disease will now have access to a vital medication, with empagliflozin (Jardiance) added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
04 Nov 2025
Practice Manager Profile: Iffat Aziz — Leading with Purpose in Rural Healthcare
As Practice Manager at Wilton Doctors Medical Centre, Iffat Aziz plays a pivotal role in supporting her team and the community. Drawn to rural healthcare for its potential to make a real difference, she takes pride in leading a practice that helps keep local residents healthy and connected to quality care.
04 Nov 2025
Finding Common Ground: Allied Health and GPs Collaborate to Improve Patient Care
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) hosted the first session of its new multidisciplinary CPD series, The Common Ground, at Terranova on the Grange in Kearns on Thursday, 23 October.
04 Nov 2025
Staff Share Insights and Innovations to Address Physical Inactivity
The importance of health literacy and the HEAL program in promoting physical activity was in the spotlight at the WSYD Moving Symposium 2025, held at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, Penrith, on 30 October.
