22 May 2026
RACGP Calls for More GP Training Clinics Across Australia
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is inviting clinics across Australia to apply to become accredited GP training sites for 2027, especially in areas facing doctor shortages.
22 May 2026
Telehealth Recommended as Option When Travel Costs Limit Care
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards are encouraging health practitioners to consider telehealth as an alternative to in-person consultations when travel costs are high and it is safe and appropriate to do so.
22 May 2026
Australia’s First Part-Time Doctor of Medicine Pathway to Launch at University of Sydney
The University of Sydney will introduce Australia’s first part-time option for its Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, starting from 2027, in what has been described as a “long overdue shift” for medical education.
22 May 2026
Australians Losing Trust in Healthcare, New Survey Finds
A new survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows fewer Australians trust the healthcare system, with trust dropping sharply over the past few years.
21 May 2026
New Digital Health Standards Framework Aims to Improve System Integration
A new national framework has been launched in Australia to improve how digital health systems work together across hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare services.
21 May 2026
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Offer Little Protection Against Falls, Study Finds
A major review has found that calcium and vitamin D supplements are unlikely to prevent falls or fractures in older people, challenging common routine use of these supplements.
21 May 2026
RACGP Highlights Reconciliation Week and New GP Learning Opportunities
The RACGP is encouraging GPs and healthcare teams to get involved in National Reconciliation Week through a range of events, webinars, and new educational resources focused on culturally safe care.
21 May 2026
Conference Opens Registrations to Support the Future of General Practice
Registrations are now open for South Western Sydney Primary Health Network’s (SWSPHN) 2026 annual conference, focused on strengthening the long-term viability and sustainability of general practice.
21 May 2026
Nudge Letters to GPs Show Strong Impact on Test Ordering
A new Australian evaluation has found that “nudge” or feedback letters sent to high-requesting general practitioners significantly reduced unnecessary pathology testing.
21 May 2026
Gold Coast Man Fined After Practising While Suspended
A Gold Coast man has been fined after continuing to work as a chiropractor even though his registration had been suspended.