News: General Practice

Following ongoing identification of cases of opioid overdose after use of substances expected to be cocaine or methamphetamine in NSW, a Safety Notice for Clinicians (012/26) has been published on the NSW...

The GambleAware Multicultural Service (GAMS) works in collaboration with the Office of Responsible Gambling and regional GambleAware Providers to raise awareness and reduce gambling related harm in the community.  What...

Summary of change From 1 July 2026, Capvaxive®, a new 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (21vPCV), will be added to the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Capvaxive® will replace both Prevenar 13®...

Additional doses of FluMist available to order from Monday 22 June Measles alert for Potts Point, Darlinghurst and Sydney CBD New pneumococcal vaccine - Capvaxive - coming 1 July 2026...

Antenatal Shared Care Update – RPA Women & Babies and Canterbury Hospital June 2026 This month’s update includes a clinical case study on reduced fetal movements in the third trimester,...

June 2026 The St George and Sutherland Hospitals have provided updated information for GPs participating in Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC). This includes peer‑led feedback processes, changes to antenatal booking pathways,...

June 2026 The Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) has provided updated information for GPs participating in Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC). This includes refreshed contact pathways, referral processes, clinical placement opportunities,...

Authorised Nurse Immuniser Scholarships for GP Nurses  Influenza AIR rules do not impact eligibility for childcare or payments Funded FluMist program concludes for 2026 Primary Care Partners in Aged Care:...

15 June 2026: On 1 July 2026, Help aHead, our integrated mental health hubs, will open across the Central and Eastern Sydney region, providing a new and accessible pathway for...

Local parents and carers are warmly invited to attend Barton Bubs, a relaxed and welcoming community morning hosted by Ash Ambihaipahar MP.  Designed for families with children aged 0–2 years, Barton Bubs offers a...