News: General Practice

Diabetes in our region: A persisting clinical and public health challenge Diabetes — particularly type 2 diabetes — remains a critical chronic health issue in the Central and Eastern Sydney...

Dying to know day is an annual Australian initiative held on August 8, designed to encourage open conversations about death, dying, and grief. The week aims to: Destigmatise discussions around death...

Handbook chapter updates Expanded gender identity and COVID-19 options on AIR Preventing vaccines from light exposure GPs and specialists wanted to support National Immunisation Catch-up Calculator research Fewer adverse events...

Networking Opportunities News and Announcements Have your say Education opportunities and programs Research Opportunities Scholarship Opportunities Immunisation Update Networking Opportunities Are you a new nurse working in general practice? Our...

Expression of Interest: Elected Board Directors – EIS Health Ltd EIS Health Ltd, operating as the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN), is seeking expressions of interest for...

Treatment of rabies and Australian bat lyssavirus Influenza vaccination coverage data update Correct administration of RSV vaccine and antibody products Education Treatment of rabies and Australian bat lyssavirus Any patient...

NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strength, culture, and achievements. This year’s theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy" shines a light on...

Healthdirect Australia has announced the continuation of the Healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program and the PHN Exemplar Program to 30 June 2026. GP Program The Department of Health, Disability...

Eligible patients can access free low-dose CT scans through the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)—supporting early detection of lung cancer in high-risk Australians. GPs are responsible for assessing eligibility...

From 28 July 2025, GP referrals sent via fax and email will no longer be processed at RPA Women and Babies services (Maternity, Fertility, Gynaecology, EPAS and FMU). HealthLink Smartform...