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16 June 2026
1800MEDICARE – new resources available
The 1800MEDICARE service provides free, nationwide health advice and navigation, helping people connect to the right care at the right time while reducing pressure on…
1800Medicare
16 June 2026
Changes to adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule from 1 July
From 1 July 2026 there will be changes to the adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Key changes: The Department of…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
16 June 2026
A GP guide to medicare billing for eating disorders in general practice: Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub latest FastTrack
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition (Butterfly Foundation, 2024), making early intervention essential. GPs are often the first to identify concerns and play…
General practice
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07 April 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne – New disaster planning and management suite
HealthPathways Melbourne has published a new Disaster Planning and Management suite, developed by NWMPHN, EMPHN, infectious diseases physicians and GPs. Primary health networks serve as operational…
General practice
03 April 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne launches new CPD reporting function
HealthPathways Melbourne users can now use the platform to record and report continuous professional development (CPD) activities. The new tracking feature makes it simple to…
General practice
01 April 2025
Preparing for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Are you prepared for the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) from July 2025? The NLCSP is a screening program using low-dose…
General practice
31 March 2025
Understanding the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Practice Stream
The Workforce Incentive Program (WIP-Practice Stream) provides financial incentives that will support the growth of team-based multidisciplinary care models in eligible general practices. These financial incentives help…
Latest news
31 March 2025
Bulk billing benefits for all Australian General Practices
From 1 November 2025 every general practice will benefit from expanded eligibility for MBS bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card. The…
General practice
27 March 2025
Head to Health phone service rebrands to Medicare Mental Health
The Australian Government has changed the name of ‘Head to Health’ services to ‘Medicare Mental Health’ to better support service uptake and align with other…
Mental health
24 March 2025
Cyber incident impacting Ascom technical ticketing systems – 24 March 2025
If you are using Ascom systems within your health service, conduct a risk assessment to continue remote access into Ascom systems until assurance can be…
Latest news
18 March 2025
Just launched: First Australian national Guide lines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV
The first Australian Guidelines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV have been launched by ASHM. These evidence-based guidelines provide clear recommendations and…
General practice
18 March 2025
Case study spotlight: Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics
The Federal Government’s commitment to establishing 22 endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across Australia was realised in the region in the second half of 2023,…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain