News: General Practice

‘Pave’ is a new smart phone app developed by the Cancer Institute NSW to support young people 16-24 years to quit vaping. Pave provides young people with information about vaping...

CESPHN seeking Immunisation Working Group clinical representatives Lunch and Learn: Measles awareness and prevention in 2025 Concerns rise as vaccination rates continue to fall The latest influenza vaccination coverage data...

SESLHD are implementing Electronic Referrals across Outpatient services in a staged approach. The first phase will commence on Wednesday, 28 May, for the below services: SESLHD Ophthalmology ServicesSESLHD Tuberculosis Chest...

Opioids remain important for severe pain, but for chronic pain, their benefits are limited and the risks—including dependence, overdose, hospitalisation and death—are well known. GPs are encouraged to regularly review...

The annual Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj, will take place from 4 to 9 June 2025. It is anticipated that approximately 2,000 Australians will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to...

The National Allied Health Practice Engagement Toolkit, a practical and accessible resource for allied health clinicians working in primary care, has been officially launched this month. A PHN Cooperative initiative...

Lunch and Learn: Measles awareness and prevention in 2025 Australia on track for record number of flu cases Free SMS recall – 2025 Quality Improvement programs Large-scale revamp of Handbook...

FIVE QUESTIONS is where we ask members of the community to talk about how they stay HEALTHY. Professor Chris Berney stays healthy by enjoying nature, healthy food, exercise and a diversified...

Lunch and Learn: Measles awareness and prevention in 2025 New vaccination resources released Immunisation Handbook chapters updated Pharmacist Vaccination Standards updated Mpox disinformation corrected by experts New report on COVID-19...

FIVE QUESTIONS is where we ask members of the community to talk about how they stay HEALTHY. Jacinta Frawley, who has stage three ovarian cancer, enjoys a healthy lifestyle and positive...