04 Oct 2023
Questions persist around pharmacist prescribing education
The RACGP has once again raised serious concerns about diagnosis and training, as a second round of consultation on the changes kicks off.
04 Oct 2023
Safety of aged care community at heart of new MOU
Better sharing of information to keep aged care patients safe is behind the new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Aged Care and Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC).
04 Oct 2023
Members of the Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub visit Australia
Learn about the recent visit from Asia Pacific Aged Care Hub (APACH) members and find out how we’re building workforce capability and promoting the use of technology in aged care.
04 Oct 2023
SA Seniors Card celebrates 30 years
South Australia’s Seniors Card program is celebrating 30 years of helping older South Australians enjoy life and age well.
04 Oct 2023
Online renewal for pharmacists is now open
Pharmacists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration. You will soon receive an email from Ahpra providing access to online renewal. Be sure to renew before 30 November 2023, to avoid a late fee.
03 Oct 2023
‘Catastrophically worse’: Rural GP begging for change
An award-winning doctor is calling for an overhaul of registrar allocations, saying regional medicine is in an ‘existential crisis’.
03 Oct 2023
Does menstruation play a part in diabetes diagnosis?
Researchers have suggested lowering HbA1c cut-offs for premenopausal women, but Australian GPs say more investigation is needed.
03 Oct 2023
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Lung Foundation Australia and the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis are urging people not to dismiss the common signs of Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF), an incredibly serious lung disease this September as part of PF Awareness Month.
03 Oct 2023
Equip Aged Care Learning Packages
The full range of Equip Aged Care Learning Packages is now available for carers, nurses, personal care workers and allied health professionals.
03 Oct 2023
Aged care nursing and allied health scholarships
Scholarships for nurses, personal care workers and allied health professionals working in aged care.