12 Aug 2026
TGA Reassures Public About Defibrillator Safety
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says defibrillators currently used in Australian ambulances and healthcare facilities remain safe to use, following recent media reports about device safety.
12 Aug 2026
H5N1 Human Health Risk Remains Low, Experts Say
Australia is closely monitoring the spread of H5N1 bird flu after the virus caused the country’s first confirmed mass bird deaths. However, experts say the current risk of the virus spreading from birds to humans remains very low.
12 Aug 2026
NDIS Seeks Feedback on the Future of Supported Independent Living
The Australian Government is asking the disability community for feedback on how Supported Independent Living (SIL) can provide safe, high-quality and sustainable support for NDIS participants.
12 Aug 2026
Medical Registration Fees Rise for Australian Doctors in 2026
Doctors across Australia will pay more to maintain their medical registration this year, with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) setting the annual fee at $1102.
12 Aug 2026
RACGP Urges Stronger Climate Action to Protect Australians’ Health
Australian GPs are being encouraged to take a stronger role in responding to climate change, as the RACGP calls for governments to act on the growing health risks linked to a changing climate.
12 Aug 2026
Cancer Screening Takes Centre Stage at Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service
A recent community session at Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation gave local community members a chance to learn more about cancer screening and ask questions in a supportive setting.
11 Aug 2026
RACGP Raises Safety Concerns Over Expanded Pharmacist Prescribing
The RACGP has warned that plans to give pharmacists broader independent prescribing powers could create patient safety risks if stronger systems for diagnosis, monitoring and follow-up are not in place.
11 Aug 2026
Rural Generalist pathway moves closer to specialist recognition
Rural Generalists in Australia are a step closer to receiving formal specialist recognition after the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) endorsed the accreditation of Rural Generalist training programs run by the RACGP and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
11 Aug 2026
GPs take flu vaccinations to Queensland’s Ekka
Queensland GPs are helping make flu vaccination more accessible at the Ekka, with a free pop-up clinic set up by Queensland Health in partnership with the RACGP
11 Aug 2026
New campaign promotes free Medicare mental health support
A new Australian Government campaign is raising awareness of Medicare Mental Health Check In, a free online service for people aged 16 and over who are experiencing common mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood or feeling overwhelmed.