14 Apr 2026
SWSPHN Staff Gain New Insights from Advance Care Planning Workshops
Staff at South Western Sydney recently took part in a workshop to better understand advance care planning and how it supports patient care.
14 Apr 2026
Practice Nurses Build Skills at Wound Care Training Event in South Western Sydney
Practice nurses in South Western Sydney recently took part in a hands-on training session to improve their wound care skills.
14 Apr 2026
SA GPs and Health Leaders Team Up to Boost Flu Vaccination
Health leaders in South Australia are working together to encourage more people to get their flu shot ahead of the winter season.
13 Apr 2026
New GP Toolkit Supports Better Mental Health Care for Diverse Communities
GPs now have access to new tools to help deliver more inclusive and culturally safe mental health care, with fresh resources designed to support Mental Health Treatment Plans.
13 Apr 2026
More Urgent Care Clinics Coming as New Awareness Campaign Begins
Australians will soon find it easier to get quick medical care close to home, with the Australian Government starting Phase 3 of its Medicare Urgent Care Clinics campaign.
13 Apr 2026
More GP Trainees Start in Canberra, But More Support Needed
Canberra has seen a rise in new GP trainees this year, with experts saying more funding is needed to keep the momentum going.
13 Apr 2026
$23 Million Boost for Long COVID Research in Australia
The Australian Government has announced up to $23 million through its 2026 grant program to improve understanding and treatment of long COVID.
13 Apr 2026
Bulk Billing Growing Faster in Rural and Remote Areas, New Data Shows
A report by online directory Cleanbill shows that more clinics are choosing to fully bulk bill patients, with the biggest rise seen in regional and remote areas where government incentives are higher.
11 Apr 2026
Cash Grants Open for Students Taking Mental Health Placements in Regional Victoria
Students studying health courses can now get financial support to complete placements in regional and rural Victoria, with a new grant program now open.
11 Apr 2026
Get Ready for Winter Illness Season in Tasmania
Tasmanians are being urged to get prepared early as respiratory illnesses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are expected to rise during the colder months.