12 Jun 2024
Doctors move to allay topical steroid withdrawal fears
Dermatologists and GPs say it would be a ‘tragedy’ if media reports deter people from using flare control creams to provide eczema relief.
12 Jun 2024
2024 National Palliative Care Week Lecture - Prof David Currow and 'The Future of the Care Economy'
In May 2024, Palliative Care Australia launched the National Palliative Care Week Lectur
12 Jun 2024
Call for applications - Registration and Notifications Committee of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced community members for appointment to its Registration and Notifications Committee (the Committee) to assist the Board in its primary role of protecting the public.
12 Jun 2024
Using POLAR to cure hepatitis C
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a preventable disease due to the high effectiveness of modern treatments and the potential for early detection and intervention. NSW Health is committed to eliminating hepatitis C as a public health concern by 2028, aligning with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) goal.
11 Jun 2024
Fears ‘forgotten middle class’ may soon be unable to afford a GP
Are Australian middle class families and individuals the ones most unable to afford to see their GP in this cost-of-living crisis?
11 Jun 2024
New national campaign launched to help young people quit vaping
The Australian Government has launched a new public health campaign to encourage young people to stop vaping – and not take it up in the first place.
11 Jun 2024
Progress towards the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Australia’s first new cancer screening program in 20 years, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is on track to start in July 2025
11 Jun 2024
Queensland offers $40k carrot to attract new GPs
The Government has unveiled a $20 million program it hopes will encourage 500 aspiring GPs to undertake training in the Sunshine State.
11 Jun 2024
‘You don’t have to be sick to see a GP’
This Men’s Health Week, a GP with a special interest says normalising consistent health checks with a regular GP is key to improving outcomes.
11 Jun 2024
Wollondilly community invited to take part in healthcare needs assessment consultations
Needs assessment consultations are taking place throughout June, July and August 2024 to better understand the unmet health and service needs of Wollondilly Shire residents.