17 Sep 2025

Important change to how asthma is advised and treated

Updated guidance in the Australian Asthma Handbook calls for a shift away from depending on ‘blue puffers’ for asthma treatment.

17 Sep 2025

Toolkit to support participation of people with disability in assessments

Our new toolkit provides guidance for including people with disability in evaluations.

17 Sep 2025

Stronger Together: Collaborative Pathways for Co-Morbidity Care

South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) recently hosted its ninth annual Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Roundtable – Stronger Together: Collaborative Pathways for Co-Morbidity Care – on Wednesday, 4 September.

17 Sep 2025

Measles alert for Sydney Airport and Northern NSW

NSW Health is urging people to be alert for symptoms of measles after a confirmed case was infectious while travelling through Sydney Airport, the Gold Coast, and Northern NSW.

17 Sep 2025

Victoria’s First Peer-Led Residential Mental Health Service to Open in Geelong

A new lived experience-led residential mental health service will open in Moolap, Greater Geelong, marking Victoria’s first peer-led service of its kind.

17 Sep 2025

Safe alcohol policies linked to stronger tourism outcomes, study shows

New research shows that liquor restrictions aimed at reducing alcohol-related harms do not harm tourism.

16 Sep 2025

WA families can now access Ngala services at no cost

Ngala, a parenting service provider, is now offering free mental health support to families experiencing difficulties after the birth of a child, thanks to $39.5 million in State Government funding.

16 Sep 2025

Sunscreen SPF Testing – Information for Sponsors

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is currently reviewing sunscreens, including the supporting evidence for SPF claims.

16 Sep 2025

My Medicare toolkit highlights critical role of primary care nurses in chronic condition management

South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) has developed a MyMedicare Chronic Condition Management (CCM) toolkit to support primary care nurses in helping patients with long-term health conditions.

16 Sep 2025

General practice toolkit for chronic disease management

New toolkit to support GPs in managing chronic conditions