05 Sep 2023

AHPRA reveals next phase of cosmetic medicine crackdown

Botox, fillers, and social media influencers will be in the medical regulator’s sights, as the number of botched procedures skyrockets.

05 Sep 2023

National Careers and Employment Expo, Sydney – 8 to 9 September 2023

Visit the us the Careers in Mental Health booth and explore different pathways into a rewarding career in mental health.

04 Sep 2023

Make the moment you start trying the moment to stop drinking

This Saturday, 9 September 2023, is international Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Every year at 9:09am on the 9th day of the 9th month, we pause to recognise how important it is being alcohol free for the 9 months of a pregnancy.

04 Sep 2023

New mental health resources available for health professionals

Health professionals can now access new and updated mental health resources, microlearning and online learning pathways through the Mental Health Professional Online Development (MHPOD) Program.

04 Sep 2023

Suicide prevention training rolled out across Rugby League

Suicide prevention training will be provided for up to 700 Rugby League clubs across the state as part of a plan to give people essential skills to have a conversation about suicide.

04 Sep 2023

New Silicosis Support Services offer lifeline for patients

Australia’s peak lung health organisation is preparing for a significant influx of new silicosis diagnoses in coming years with vital support services now in place for patients.

04 Sep 2023

Join us for a webinar on the Medical Research Future Fund PASC research plan and what it means for you

We are co-hosting a webinar with the Consumers Health Forum of Australia to discuss the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) PASC research plan. PASC, or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, is also known as long COVID.

04 Sep 2023

Another COVID-19 booster for over-75s: ATAGI

The new guidance was released at the same time as an announcement on the upcoming closure of the COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program.

04 Sep 2023

How to treat co-existing insomnia and sleep apnoea

While the comorbid condition can be managed in general practice, the pace of emerging research has made it challenging for GPs to stay up to speed.

04 Sep 2023

GP’s defamation battle settles out of court

It cost three years and $700,000, but a hard-fought legal battle is finally over for Melbourne GP, Dr Adam Smith.