26 May 2026
$18.83 Million Funding Boost for Mental Health Research in Australia
Australia is investing $18.83 million into new research aimed at improving mental health care and preventing mental illness.
26 May 2026
New National Campaign Encourages Parents to Keep Childhood Vaccinations Up to Date
A new national campaign in Australia is encouraging parents and carers to ensure children stay up to date with their routine immunisations.
26 May 2026
Doctors Urged to Watch for Ebola Symptoms After Global Health Alert
Health authorities are reminding Australian GPs and healthcare workers to stay alert for signs of Ebola virus disease after outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda were declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
26 May 2026
New Guidance Helps GPs Refer Patients to End-of-Life Home Care Pathway
The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released new guidance to help GPs refer eligible patients to the End-of-Life Pathway under the Support at Home program.
25 May 2026
New National Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness of Perimenopause and Menopause
A new national awareness campaign has been launched in Australia to help people better understand perimenopause and menopause and access reliable information and support.
25 May 2026
NSW Health Apologises After Email Sparks Doctor Fatigue Concerns
NSW Health has apologised to junior doctors after an email sent at Nepean Hospital about workload and rostering triggered criticism from doctors and medical groups across the state.
25 May 2026
RACGP Conference Focuses on Building Stronger GP Practices
Around 800 GPs, practice managers, and healthcare staff gathered in Sydney for the RACGP Practice Owners Conference 2026 to discuss the future of general practice and learn new ways to manage successful clinics.
25 May 2026
RACGP Sets Out 5-Year Reform Plan for General Practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has released a new advocacy plan outlining its priorities for the next five years, aiming to strengthen Australia’s general practice system and address ongoing workforce pressures.
25 May 2026
New Data Shines Light on Australians Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
One year after an international pledge to improve recognition of metastatic breast cancer, Australia has achieved a major milestone with the release of the country's first national estimate of people living with the disease.
23 May 2026
RACGP Reminder: Health of the Nation Survey and Key Practice Updates
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is reminding members that the annual Health of the Nation survey is still open, with less than two weeks remaining before it closes.