18 Oct 2024

Nicotine pouches: The latest trend getting kids hooked

As legislators play catch-up on vaping trends, the use of another nicotine product is on the rise among young people. Is it time for GPs to intervene?

18 Oct 2024

Join the Tasmanian Health Service and find purpose and connections in rural healthcare

In Tasmania, choosing a career in rural healthcare is a chance to take on a rewarding role in an integrated health system that places community and connection at the forefront. The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) provides healthcare across the North, North West, and South regions.

18 Oct 2024

Tasmanian Cardiac Strategy

We are inviting people to provide feedback on the exposure draft of the Tasmanian Cardiac Strategy. The Strategy outlines our plan to improve heart health outcomes and enhance the delivery of cardiac services across Tasmania over the next decade.

18 Oct 2024

COVID-19 update 18 October 2024

COVID cases in SA There have been 175 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.

18 Oct 2024

Older Adult Mental Health Model of Service: Consultation opportunity

The WA Country Health Service is leading the development of the state's first Older Adult Mental Health Model of Service, outlining how care is delivered to older adults with a mental illness in Western Australia.

18 Oct 2024

Annual report – Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner 2023-24

This annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. It includes key highlights and priorities of the office.

18 Oct 2024

Hearing Services Program provider notice – Amendment to the Voucher Instrument

Notification of changes made by the Hearing Services Program (Voucher) Amendment (Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Matters) Instrument 2024.

18 Oct 2024

RACGP fronts ADHD inquiry to fix system ‘serving no one’

An overhaul of Tasmania’s ADHD prescribing could be on the way, at a time when, the RACGP says, GPs are hamstrung by red tape and access barriers.

18 Oct 2024

Medical students perfect rural rescue skills

From buffalo attacks to childbirth, the NT’s future doctors were given a taste of rural medicine to conquer a ‘fear of the unknown’.

18 Oct 2024

Outcomes of the September 2024 PBAC Intracycle meeting

Outcomes of the September 2024 PBAC Intracycle meeting