06 Feb 2023
Rebate increases ‘not off the table’: Health Minister
Payments and ‘flexible funding’ for practices to employ more nurses and allied health professionals are also being considered.
06 Feb 2023
How to save primary care in remote Australia: RACGP NT Chair
What happens when an area loses its GPs? Dr Sam Heard is witnessing the fallout, and has set out a treatment plan to combat the issue before it is too late.
06 Feb 2023
Human papillomavirus vaccine schedule change
From 6 February 2023, the dose schedule for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will change to a single dose.
06 Feb 2023
Changes to HPV vaccine dose schedule for young Australians
From 6 February 2023 the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine schedule will become a single dose schedule. Catch-up under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will also be extended to all Australians 25 years and under.
03 Feb 2023
COVID-19 update 3 February 2023
There have been 1,286 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
03 Feb 2023
Release of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report
The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report is now available. It outlines a vision for Australia’s primary care system of the future
03 Feb 2023
Murray Valley encephalitis virus detections widespread across inland NSW
Communities across western and southern areas of inland NSW are urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites as detections of Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus increase
03 Feb 2023
Notice of change to COVID-19 Surveillance Report
The move to fortnightly reporting is in line with the current low risk level of COVID-19 in the Tasmanian community
03 Feb 2023
Advertised call for submissions open for new mental health and wellbeing locals
More Victorians will be closer to getting the care they need sooner and closer to their families, carers and supporters
03 Feb 2023
Survey shows positive signs for GPs in training
The results of this year’s Medical Training Survey are broadly encouraging for general practice, but there are a few concerning trends