23 Jul 2026
Australians Turning 50 to Receive Dementia Prevention Letters
The Australian Government is sending dementia prevention letters to Australians who turned 50 between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. The campaign encourages people to take simple steps to protect their brain health and highlights the important role of GPs in preventing dementia.
23 Jul 2026
Medical Students Miss Out as Prac Payment Expands to More Health Courses
The Australian Government has expanded the Commonwealth Prac Payment to students in 10 additional health professions, but medical students will not be included. The decision has prompted calls from medical organisations to extend the support to future doctors.
23 Jul 2026
RACGP Highlights New Training and Resources for Australian GPs
The RACGP has announced a range of new education opportunities and clinical resources to help GPs strengthen their skills across addiction care, children's health, refugee healthcare and leadership development.
23 Jul 2026
TGA Strengthens Safety Advice for GLP-1 Medicines
Australians using GLP-1 medicines for type 2 diabetes or weight management are being advised to watch for sudden changes in their vision after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) introduced updated safety information for these medicines.
23 Jul 2026
Virtual Women's Health Clinic Marks First Year Supporting More Than 850 Victorians
Victoria's Virtual Women's Health Clinic has completed its first year of service, providing free healthcare to more than 850 women and girls through phone and video consultations across the state.
23 Jul 2026
AHPRA Speeds Up Action on Racism Complaints and Updates Social Media Guidance
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has released a review showing that social media was linked to almost half of all racism and discrimination complaints made against registered health practitioners. The regulator has also introduced new measures to improve how these complaints are managed.
22 Jul 2026
Global Study Warns Antibiotic Resistance Is Rising in Children
Antibiotics used to treat serious infections in children are becoming less effective, according to a new international study. Researchers say growing antimicrobial resistance could make common childhood infections much harder to treat if the trend continues.
22 Jul 2026
RACGP Pushes for Practical Dementia Guidelines to Better Support GPs and Patients
Australia's peak general practice body is calling for updated dementia guidelines that are practical, well-funded and easier to implement in everyday clinical care. The RACGP says GPs need clearer referral pathways, improved access to services and stronger system support to help meet the growing demand for dementia care.
22 Jul 2026
Hearing Service Providers Urged to Review Record Keeping Before Claim Audits
The Australian Government is reminding Hearing Services Program providers to check their record management practices, warning that incomplete or missing claim forms could lead to repayment of program funds. The notice also encourages providers to review their software systems to ensure important records remain available if files are transferred or practice systems change.
22 Jul 2026
Rural GP Highlights the Value of Becoming an RACGP Fellowship Examiner
A rural New South Wales GP says becoming an examiner for the RACGP Fellowship Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) has been a rewarding way to support future GPs while staying connected with colleagues across Australia. She believes examiners with different backgrounds help ensure the assessment reflects the diversity of general practice.