04 May 2023
PBAC to review FP 50 decision
Controls placed on GPs initiating PBS prescriptions of the commonly used paediatric asthma medicine will be revisited at the next intracycle meeting.
04 May 2023
Invitation to comment on proposed new Pharmacy Control (Fees) Regulations 2023
The Department of Health has developed proposed new Pharmacy Control (Fees) Regulations 2023 for consultation.
04 May 2023
Health of the Nation
Members are being reminded to participate in Australia’s largest general practice survey to help shape the college’s advocacy goals
04 May 2023
Priorities set for the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
The Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Roadmap and Implementation Plan are now available. The Mission is an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
04 May 2023
$7.5 million boost to hearing health research
The Australian Government has provided close to $7.5 million to support research into improving ear and hearing health. The grants fund 9 research projects focusing on the health and wellbeing of those living with hearing impairments and preventing hearing loss.
04 May 2023
"Opening Doors to Communication: $6.5 Million Provided for Children with Hearing Loss"
The Australian Government has provided $6.5 million to The Shepherd Centre, to address gaps in hearing services available to children with hearing loss. The funding will assist children and their families in New South Wales and Tasmania.
04 May 2023
Millie the BreastScreenNT bus is on her way!
Millie the BreastScreenNT bus is on her way!
04 May 2023
Investigations into Port Augusta incident
Investigations are underway after a doctor without registration worked in the Port Augusta Hospital emergency department for six days.
04 May 2023
First mpox case identified in Sydney since November
NSW Health is asking gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to be on the lookout for symptoms of mpox (previously called monkeypox) following the first case diagnosed in NSW since November 2022.
04 May 2023
Statement on 60-day medicine dispensing
A statement from Australia's acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, responding to reports in the media about 60-day medicine dispensing.