30 Sep 2025
New digital maternity tool launched by Gold Coast Health, first in Australia
Gold Coast Health has introduced an innovative digital tool to provide personalised support for expecting and new mothers. The Maternity Assessment Questionnaire (MAQ) allows women to complete online health assessments at five points during pregnancy and up to six months after giving birth.
29 Sep 2025
TGA cautions consumers about online melatonin products
For the first time, the TGA is urging the use of prescription-only melatonin, after its tests found one imported product contained four times the listed amount.
29 Sep 2025
Capivasertib (Truqap) Now Accessible on PBS for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
The Australian Government has recently listed capivasertib (Truqap) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), providing an important new treatment option for people living with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
29 Sep 2025
New oral contraceptive made available through the PBS
Among the newly listed medications are estetrol with drospirenone and a therapy for metastatic breast cancer.
29 Sep 2025
GPs get new collaborative platform for breastfeeding care
To strengthen GP education, advocacy, research, and patient care, the RACGP has launched a dedicated breastfeeding and lactation medicine group.
29 Sep 2025
GP Profile – Dr Iffat Jarin Khan
With more than 20 years of experience as a GP – seven of them in South Western Sydney – Dr Iffat Jarin Khan is dedicated to helping her patients not only manage their health but also take proactive steps to improve it.
29 Sep 2025
Bulk billing incentives 2025: Understanding Medicare changes and the Practice Incentive Program
From 1 November 2025, Medicare bulk billing incentives will expand to include all Australians with a Medicare card, not just children under 16 and concession card holders.
29 Sep 2025
Supporting Tasmanian children to boost literacy development
Tasmanian families now have access to a new child health assessment designed to support early literacy skills.
29 Sep 2025
Landmark campaign to reduce stigma for trans and gender diverse Tasmanians
The Department of Health has launched a landmark campaign in Tasmania to support trans and gender diverse people and reduce stigma across the community.
29 Sep 2025
Tasmanians urged to check measles vaccination before travelling
The Tasmanian Department of Health is warning the community of an increased risk of measles due to outbreaks overseas and interstate. Countries affected include South-East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the UK, and North America.