14 Oct 2025
Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner Releases 2024–25 Annual Report
The Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner has released its 2024–25 Annual Report, covering activities from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The report highlights key initiatives and priorities aimed at improving health outcomes for rural and remote communities.
14 Oct 2025
New Tool Supports Timely Paediatric Palliative Care Referrals
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) has launched the Timely Referral Paediatric Palliative Care Decision-Making Guideline Tool to help health professionals identify the right time to refer children, young people, and their families to paediatric palliative care.
13 Oct 2025
New ‘Calm Corner’ with Little Library Opens at Gold Coast University Hospital
Gold Coast University Hospital has unveiled a new Calm Corner featuring a Little Library, providing patients, families and staff with a quiet space to rest, recharge and connect with books.
13 Oct 2025
"Pathology results available immediately with one click"
As of Monday, patients will have immediate access to most pathology results on My Health Record, a change that GPs need to be aware of."
13 Oct 2025
Honouring Australia’s Unpaid Carers: National Carers Week 12–18 October
National Carers Week, held from 12 to 18 October, is an opportunity to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the 3 million unpaid carers across Australia. These individuals play a vital role in supporting family members and friends who need help due to disability, chronic illness, mental health conditions, or ageing.
13 Oct 2025
National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists Now Released
The National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists are now available, providing guidance to professionals working across health, disability, education, and community services. These standards support the 2023–24 Budget commitment to strengthen the profession and improve access to safe, high-quality mental health care.
13 Oct 2025
New Roadmaps Released to Prepare for the Aged Care Act Starting 1 November
New roadmaps are now available to help the aged care sector get ready for the new Aged Care Act, which comes into effect on 1 November 2025. Separate roadmaps have been created for aged care providers and for older people, their families, and carers.
13 Oct 2025
Professor Kathryn North Appointed Chair of Australian Medical Research Advisory Board
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Professor Kathryn North AC as the new Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB), the independent panel that sets strategy and priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)
13 Oct 2025
Dr David Sekyere Named Tasmanian ACRRM Registrar of the Year
After completing his medical studies in Ghana, Dr David Sekyere moved to Australia in 2022 with his wife and four daughters to continue his medical training.
13 Oct 2025
Blood Borne Virus Testing Advised for Patients of Mortdale Dental Practice
The Chief Health Officer has advised that current and former patients of Mr Safuan Hasic (also known as Steven Hasic), a former sole dental practitioner at 70 Victoria Avenue, Mortdale, should get tested for blood borne viruses (BBVs) following infection control breaches at his practice.
