27 Jan 2026
Scholarships Open to Support Practice Nurses in Cervical Screening
South Western Sydney PHN has opened cervical screening training scholarships to help practice nurses strengthen their skills and confidence in providing cervical screening in general practice. The training includes recent updates on self-collection, supporting practices to offer both speculum-based and self-collection screening options.
27 Jan 2026
New Campaign Helps Australians Access Bulk-Billed GP Care
The Australian Government has launched a nationwide campaign to help patients find bulk-billed GP services, making healthcare more affordable for all Medicare-eligible Australians.
27 Jan 2026
Small Victorian Town Offers Perks to Attract New GP
A tiny Victorian town is pulling out all stops to attract a new GP, offering everything from free haircuts and daily coffee to gym classes and even a brewery “refreshments package.
27 Jan 2026
Local Health Forums to Support Children’s Access to Healthcare in South Western Sydney
Making sure children grow up healthy and happy is a priority for all families. But for some, getting the right healthcare and support during the early years and primary school can be challenging.
27 Jan 2026
Meningococcal Case in Adelaide Hospitalised
A woman in her 30s from Adelaide is critically ill with invasive meningococcal disease (serogroup B).
23 Jan 2026
Telehealth changed the way GP registrars learn, new research shows
The rapid rise of telehealth during COVID-19 significantly impacted GP training in Australia, according to new research from the RACGP GP Training Research team.
23 Jan 2026
Shingrix vaccination rates surge after joining the NIP
The rollout of Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) has led to a major increase in shingles vaccinations for older Australians.
23 Jan 2026
2026 Residents’ Experience Survey is now open
The 2026 Residents’ Experience Survey is underway, giving aged care residents a chance to provide feedback on the care and services they receive.
23 Jan 2026
1800MEDICARE app puts health records and prescriptions on your phone
Australians can now manage key health information through the 1800MEDICARE app, previously known as the my health app, making it easier to access services while on the go.
23 Jan 2026
NSW waives hospital fees for people displaced by the Israel–Gaza war
New South Wales has introduced temporary measures allowing people forced to leave the Israel–Gaza conflict to receive free treatment in the state’s public health system.