28 Aug 2024
GP advocates an ‘effective tool for change’
GPs from all walks of life are encouraged to join the RACGP’s Advocate Network, aimed at leading positive change for general practice.
28 Aug 2024
$660,000 in RACGP Foundation Grants awarded
General practice researchers from across Australia will share in the funding, with projects including diabetes, economics, and GP retirement.
28 Aug 2024
Medical practitioner cancelled for drug use and sexual misconduct
A South Australian tribunal has cancelled and disqualified a medical practitioner from applying for registration and from providing any health services for a total of four years.
28 Aug 2024
"Warning: High-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW"
NSW Health is warning the public of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) in circulation in NSW, found to contain a higher dose than is usually expected.
28 Aug 2024
Medicare Mental Health Centre announced for Campbelltown
People struggling with their mental health will soon have access to free, walk-in support, with the Australian Government’s announcement a new Medicare Mental Health Centre will be established in Campbelltown.
28 Aug 2024
New quality standards for MDMA and psilocybinez
Two new quality standards, one for MDMA and another for psilocybine, have been published. These standards each specify the minimum quality requirements for both the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and finished product.
28 Aug 2024
Major Sporting Events Legacy Framework now available
The Major Sporting Events Legacy Framework outlines why the Australian Government supports major sporting events in Australia. It also details how to gain funding support for these events in the future.
28 Aug 2024
Publication of 12-month review of Minimum Stockholding Requirements and Excel breach notification form
Publication of 12-month review of Minimum Stockholding Requirements and Excel breach notification form
27 Aug 2024
Mammogram participation ups screening rates for other cancers: Study
A simple prompt reminding women to utilise cancer screening programs could be enough to boost participation rates, researchers say.
27 Aug 2024
New ‘Super Kids’ ad helps families understand the importance of childhood immunisations
The Australian Government has launched new advertising for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers reminding them about the importance of childhood vaccinations.