30 Oct 2024
Showcase highlights regional health achievements and release of 2023-2024 annual report
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Showcase at the Ottimo house in Campbelltown on Thursday, 24 October.
30 Oct 2024
Patient counselling advised regarding Shingrix vaccine
Some practices in South Western Sydney provide de-identified data for research projects relevant to general practice. SAFESIG GP, in collaboration with SAEFVIC, is investigating vaccine safety using primary care data.
30 Oct 2024
Mpox & syphilis outbreak webinar: prevention & management for GPs
The ongoing outbreak of mpox in Australia has prompted a call for clinicians to stay vigilant, with 523 new notifications in NSW since 1 June 2024.
30 Oct 2024
Have your say on the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030
The Mental Health Commission is developing a Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030 (MHAOD Strategy).
30 Oct 2024
RACGP achieves financial surplus ahead of schedule
Record membership of more than 50,000, and the college’s ‘full’ financial recovery, highlight this year’s annual report.
30 Oct 2024
Rocherlea Industrial Area Human Health Risk Assessment results released
Results from the Human Health Risk Assessment of the Rocherlea Industrial Area, commissioned by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Health, have been released showing there has been no evidence of harm to the community.
30 Oct 2024
COVID inquiry validates GP workforce impacts
The long-awaited report details Australia’s pandemic response, confirming that GPs must be central to future planning and not left in the dark.
30 Oct 2024
Webinar: Implementing the Stage 3 Aged Care Award Wage Rise – What providers need to know
We are hosting a webinar to update the aged care sector on the funding available to implement the Fair Work Commission Stage 3 aged care award wage increase.
30 Oct 2024
What’s holding back your medical practice’s growth?
SPONSORED: As demand for healthcare grows, the key to avoiding problems is identifying where operational inefficiency is holding you back.
30 Oct 2024
Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee process for managing its March 2025 agenda
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has considered the issues arising from the current notice of intent (NOI) advice of industry sponsors to the Department of Health and Aged Care for the March 2025 PBAC meeting cycle.