16 Jan 2024

Pill testing could have prevented 64 festival deaths: Research

The analysis was released at the same time as a separate study showing how testing recently detected three new drugs never seen before in Australia.

16 Jan 2024

DoHAC predicts early peak for vape prescriptions

Documents published by the Office of Impact Analysis forecast a 10% annual decline in presentations for prescriptions once reforms bed in.

16 Jan 2024

Specialist eating disorder service opens in Cockburn

Introducing Kara Maar, a specialised eating disorder service in Cockburn, as part of the South Metropolitan Health Service's commitment to enhancing eating disorder treatment programs in Western Australia.

16 Jan 2024

40 new mental health beds at Fremantle Hospital underway

North Metropolitan Health Service is expanding mental health support at Fremantle Hospital!

15 Jan 2024

Our community and consumer engagement plan

Community and consumer engagement isn’t just a biproduct of providing a public service. At Gold Coast Health it lies at the heart of everything we do

15 Jan 2024

Update your practice details using Provider Connect Australia

Provider Connect Australia (PCA) is an efficient way to update the business details of GPs and other healthcare providers moving in and out of your practice.

15 Jan 2024

Expressions of Interest invited – Primary Care Workforce GP Advisor

SWSPHN is seeking expressions of interest from experienced GPs to take on a GP advisory role in the Primary Care Workforce Team

15 Jan 2024

Bankstown-based program available for women struggling with weight

Bankstown Diabetes Centre is running an eight-week group for women under 40 who have struggled with weight, from 16 February.

15 Jan 2024

Voluntary Assisted Dying patient information available

The NSW Ministry of Health has arranged for the Voluntary Assisted Dying First Request Patient Information Guide (see digital version) to be printed.

15 Jan 2024

Guidance on MBS items for palliative care-related services

The Department of Health and Aged Care has provided guidance on Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for palliative care-related services.