06 May 2026
RACGP to develop national standards for urgent care clinics
The RACGP will lead the creation of a national set of rules for urgent care clinics to make sure they work more closely and consistently with regular general practices across Australia.
06 May 2026
$28.5 Million MRFF Grant to Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has announced a new $28.5 million grant opportunity aimed at supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research programs.
06 May 2026
EOIs Open for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Leadership Roles in South Western Sydney
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) and South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) are inviting local health professionals, community members, and people with lived experience to help guide the future of mental health and suicide prevention services across the region.
06 May 2026
Social Media is a Public Platform: Reminder for Doctors
Doctors are being reminded that social media is not private space, but a public form of communication where professional standards still apply.
05 May 2026
GP Profile: Dr Anju Aggarwal – First Care Medical Centre, Bankstown
Dr Anju Aggarwal, a GP at First Care Medical Centre in Bankstown, has shared insights into her long-standing medical career and her connection with the local community.
05 May 2026
Free Mental Health Skills Training Available for GPs and GP Registrars in South Western Sydney
GPs and GP registrars in South Western Sydney are being offered free accredited mental health training through the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration.
05 May 2026
International Day of the Midwife: Honouring Essential Caregivers
International Day of the Midwife, observed on 5 May each year, recognises the important role midwives play in supporting women, babies and families.
05 May 2026
RACGP Pushes for Child Health Checks and Higher Medicare Rebates Ahead of Federal Budget
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is calling for major funding changes in the upcoming 2026–27 Federal Budget, including Medicare-funded child health checks and higher GP rebates.
05 May 2026
New Clinical Standard Highlights GPs’ Key Role in Emergency Abdominal Surgery Care
A new national clinical standard is highlighting the important role of general practitioners in supporting patients after emergency abdominal surgery known as laparotomy.
05 May 2026
New Regional Mental Health Plan Launched in South Western Sydney
New Regional Mental Health Plan Launched in South Western Sydney