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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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17 February 2025
Navigating the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) in general practice
The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a vital resource for general practice teams, detailing the services subsidised by the Australian Government. It forms part of…
Digital health
12 February 2025
GP engagement opportunity: User testing for clinical data reports
Audit & Feedback provides general practitioners (GPs) with a condition-specific report where their own clinical data will be audited against latest evidence guidelines. This feedback…
Digital health
04 February 2025
Celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses Day: Local nurse Lauren’s passion for patient-centred care
February 5th, 2025, marks Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a day to honour the incredible contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses across Australia.…
General practice
04 February 2025
Celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses Day: Tessa’s journey to practice nursing
February 5th, 2025, marks Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a day to honour the incredible contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses across Australia.…
General practice
04 February 2025
Celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses Day: Meet local practice nurse Marta Salek
February 5th, 2025, marks Primary Health Care Nurses Day, a day to honour the incredible contributions of over 98,000 primary health care nurses across Australia.…
General practice
04 February 2025
Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP-PS) latest updates
Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP – PS) reporting resource The Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream (WIP-PS) provides financial incentives to assist eligible…
General practice
04 February 2025
Let us know your thoughts on mental health care in your practice
Key Information: GPs and practice nurses register your interest in completing an interview here: https://redcap.link/gpdemoeoi All practice staff, find the survey and more information here:…
General practice
03 February 2025
2025 cervical screening update: What you need to know about the latest clinical guidelines
The National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) Guidelines have now been updated to reflect best clinical practice in managing screen-detected abnormalities, screening in specific populations, and…
General practice
03 February 2025
Measles health alert: Rising cases in travellers returning from South-East Asia
There is a growing measles outbreak in South-East Asia, especially in Vietnam and Thailand. Several people from Melbourne have caught measles whilst visiting family or…
General practice