02 Apr 2026
RACGP Boosts Flu Vaccination Push and GP Support Initiatives
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is ramping up its flu vaccination campaign, encouraging Australians to book their shots through local GP clinics as influenza cases rise.
02 Apr 2026
NSW Health Urges Aussies to Stay Mosquito-Safe This Easter
NSW Health is reminding people to protect themselves from mosquito bites during the Easter long weekend and school holidays, especially with increased virus activity across the state.
02 Apr 2026
Fully Subsidised Hearing Devices Announced Under Hearing Services Program
The Australian Government has released a new provider notice confirming that fully subsidised hearing devices will be available for certain patients under the Hearing Services Program.
02 Apr 2026
AMA Urges Action as Private Health Costs Continue to Rise
The Australian Medical Association is calling for major changes to the private health system as insurance premiums increased on 1 April 2026.
02 Apr 2026
New Support Package Helps Women Access Care After Gynaecologist Allegations
A $7.45 million support package has been launched in Victoria to help women affected by allegations against former gynaecologist Dr Simon Gordon.
02 Apr 2026
PBAC Considers Broader Access to Meningococcal B Vaccine
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) is reviewing a plan to make the meningococcal B vaccine, sold as Bexsero, more widely available through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
02 Apr 2026
RACGP Warns Medical Costs Overhaul Could Hit GPs and Patients
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has raised concerns about plans to publish individual GP fees as part of a government overhaul of the Medical Costs Finder website.
01 Apr 2026
PBS Update: Macrogol 3350 Access Changes from 1 April 2026
From 1 April 2026, the PBS has updated the access rules for macrogol 3350 (sachets 13.125 g with electrolytes, 30) and its listed brands.
01 Apr 2026
PBS Update: Easier Access to Combination Blood Pressure Medicines
From 1 April 2026, changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) make it easier for Australians to access fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines to treat high blood pressure.