06 Aug 2026
AHPRA Apologises After Email Privacy Error Affects Healthcare Workers
Australia’s health regulator, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), has apologised after a privacy mistake exposed the personal email addresses of healthcare professionals invited to a confidential webinar. The incident has raised concerns about privacy and trust among affected practitioners.
05 Aug 2026
Free Training Gives GPs New Tools to Improve Men's Health Outcomes
Helping men stay engaged with healthcare is the goal of a new national education program for general practitioners, following ongoing concerns that many men delay medical care or stop attending appointments before receiving ongoing support.
05 Aug 2026
Stimulant-Related Harm Reaches Record Levels Across Australia
Australia is seeing a sharp rise in harm linked to stimulant drugs, with new national data showing record numbers of overdose deaths and hospitalisations. Researchers say amphetamine-type stimulants and cocaine are driving much of the increase, highlighting the need for stronger prevention and harm reduction strategies.
05 Aug 2026
GP Experiences Needed to Review Australia's Aged Care Incentive
Two years after the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) was introduced, Australian GPs are being invited to help determine whether the program is achieving its goals. A national survey is collecting feedback to identify what is working well and where improvements may be needed.
04 Aug 2026
Study Finds High-Dose Vitamin B6 Supplement Sales Remain Strong Despite Safety Warnings
A new Australian study has found that high-dose vitamin B6 supplements continue to be widely purchased despite mandatory warning labels and public health alerts. Researchers say the findings highlight the ongoing need for healthcare professionals and consumers to be aware of the risks of vitamin B6 toxicity.
04 Aug 2026
RACGP Invites GPs to Help Shape the Future Through Faculty Council Elections
GPs across Australia have the chance to play a bigger role in the future of general practice, with nominations now open for the 2026 RACGP Faculty Council elections. Current council leaders say joining has given them the opportunity to improve the profession and create positive change for their colleagues and patients.
04 Aug 2026
RACGP Calls for Medicare Changes to Better Support Rural GP Care
The RACGP is urging the Federal Government to reform Medicare funding, saying the current system does not properly support the way rural GPs care for their patients. During a recent Senate inquiry, the college highlighted the need for funding that reflects the longer and more complex consultations common in rural Australia.
03 Aug 2026
New research highlights better ways to support international doctors in rural Australia
A new study is calling for stronger support for international medical graduates (IMGs) working in rural Australia, with researchers proposing a clear roadmap to help doctors settle into their careers and local communities. The framework is designed to guide IMGs from their arrival in Australia through to building long-term confidence and professional belonging.
03 Aug 2026
RACGP urges changes to Support at Home program to strengthen GP involvement
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for changes to the Federal Government's Support at Home program, saying GPs should have a bigger role in decisions affecting older Australians receiving care at home. In its submission to a Senate inquiry, the college argues the current program does not fully use GPs' clinical knowledge or ongoing relationships with their patients.
03 Aug 2026
Regional healthcare workers can now apply for local LARC training scholarships
Healthcare professionals working in rural and regional Australia can now apply for scholarships that bring long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) training closer to where they live and work.