11 Jun 2026
AMA Urges Reform to Improve Healthcare in Aged Care Homes
The Australian Medical Association is calling for urgent reforms to improve healthcare access for people living in residential aged care facilities.
11 Jun 2026
New Stroke Standard Highlights Vital Role of GPs in Recovery
General practitioners are being recognised as key partners in helping stroke survivors recover and rebuild their lives after leaving hospital, following the release of an updated national stroke care standard.
11 Jun 2026
New GP Education Opportunities Focus on ADHD Support and Preventive Care
Australian GPs have several new learning and professional development opportunities coming up, including a webinar on helping families manage ADHD, updates to the RACGP digital library, research training pathways, and workshops focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
10 Jun 2026
TGA Makes Illegal Peptides a 2026 Compliance Priority Amid Safety Concerns
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced that illegal and unapproved peptides will be a key compliance focus for 2026, as concerns grow about their increasing use and potential health risks in Australia.
10 Jun 2026
RACGP Calls for Better Care Coordination for Rural Cervical Cancer Patients
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) says stronger care coordination is needed for cervical cancer patients living in rural and remote Australia, especially as HPV vaccination rates continue to fall.
10 Jun 2026
Older Australians Showing Strong Interest in Free RSV Vaccine
Many older Australians are planning to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) following the introduction of a free vaccine through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
10 Jun 2026
TGA Cracks Down on Unapproved Peptide Products
Australia’s medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has stepped up efforts to address the growing supply and promotion of unapproved peptide products.
09 Jun 2026
Early Egg Introduction May Help Reduce Food Allergies in Children
A new Australian study suggests that giving eggs to babies earlier in life may help lower the risk of developing egg allergies.
09 Jun 2026
FluMist Use in Children Under Two Under Scrutiny After TGA Alert
Health authorities in Australia have issued a warning after reports that the FluMist nasal flu vaccine was given to children under two years old, despite not being approved for this age group.
09 Jun 2026
Black Triangle Medicine Safety Symbol Struggles to Raise Awareness, Study Finds
A new Australian study has found that many patients and healthcare professionals are unaware of the Black Triangle symbol used on some medicines, raising questions about how effective the program is in encouraging the reporting of side effects.