News: General Practice

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®...

CESPHN has a Clinical and Community Council that play a central role in shaping primary health care services, by providing strategic advice, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that both clinical expertise and community needs...

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) now has over 140 specialties listed within Healthlink. SESLHD is moving away from paper referral pathways, with Electronic Referrals (eReferrals) being the preferred...

More than 100 primary care professionals gathered in Sydney on Saturday for Smart Practice: Connecting the Future – Digital Health, AI & Cybersecurity, a full-day forum hosted by Central and...

A confirmed measles case has been identified in a backpacker staying at Original Backpackers Hostel on Victoria Street in Potts Point, with NSW Health are warning of potential exposure across several inner Sydney locations, including: St Vincent’s...

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...

On 18 June 2026, the Federal Government has announced amendments to the planned changes to the new Assignment of Benefit process, effective 1 July 2026. WHAT’S NEW? The changes, effective...

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,...