27 Jul 2026
DonateLife Week Highlights the Importance of Organ Donor Registration
As DonateLife Week (27 July–2 August) begins, Australians are being encouraged to register as organ and tissue donors and discuss their decision with their families. While public support for donation remains high, only around one in three Australians has officially joined the Australian Organ Donor Register.
27 Jul 2026
Aged Care Providers Invited to Support National Capacity Review
The Australian Government is asking residential aged care providers to participate in a nationwide survey that will create a more accurate picture of aged care accommodation across Australia. The information will help guide future planning as demand for residential aged care continues to grow.
27 Jul 2026
Hobart to Host BreastScreen Australia Conference in 2028
Tasmania will host the BreastScreen Australia Conference for the first time in 2028, bringing hundreds of healthcare professionals to Hobart to discuss the future of breast screening and cancer prevention.
24 Jul 2026
New Online Mental Health Hub Supports Multicultural LGBTQ+ Young People
A new online mental health resource, Pause with Primi, has been launched to help multicultural LGBTQ+ young people access trusted mental health information and culturally inclusive support.
24 Jul 2026
ANSC Registration Renewal Opens in August for South Western Sydney GPs
General practitioners participating in the Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) Program in South Western Sydney will be able to renew their provider registration from August, with all renewal requirements due by 31 October.
24 Jul 2026
AMA Highlights Priorities for General Practice and Medical Leadership
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has outlined its latest work to strengthen general practice, improve patient care and better support doctors across Australia.
24 Jul 2026
Three GPs Compete to Become the Next RACGP President
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has announced the three candidates standing for its next Presidential election. Members will vote in August, with the successful candidate taking office in November for a two-year term.
24 Jul 2026
Social Media Behind Nearly Half of AHPRA Racism Complaints
Almost half of the racism and discrimination complaints received by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are linked to social media, prompting the regulator to update its guidance for health practitioners.
24 Jul 2026
PMOS May Raise Heart Disease Risk in Women, Study Finds
A large international study has found that women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), may have up to four times the risk of developing heart disease.
23 Jul 2026
Updated Aged Care Act Training Released to Support Rights-Based Care
A new update has been released for Module 3 of the Aged Care Act eLearning series, giving aged care providers and workers more practical guidance on delivering rights-based care under Australia's new Aged Care Act.