Quality of home care providers for older Australians under fire As the Government announces a funding boost for home care packages to tackle a bloated waiting list, the quality of providers has come under scrutiny.
A plan to boost youth health in Sydney The Inner West Sydney Youth Health and Wellbeing Plan aims to help young people achieve better access to services specific to their needs.
Using traditional knowledge systems to improve health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait men The Federal Government has announced funding for an initiative designed to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are involved in their communities’ health and wellbeing services.
MYEFO: What’s in it for general practice? The RACGP reviewed expense measures in the 2018–19 MYEFO and developed an overview of new initiatives and changes to existing programs.
Victoria leads in international study on bowel cancer care But cancer expert Professor Jon Emery cautions against complacency.
Funding to boost instant testing and treatment for syphilis outbreak An ongoing infectious syphilis outbreak has prompted the Federal Government to more than double its funding to combat the issue.
New advice on multiple prescribing and complementary medicines A collaboration between Choosing Wisely and the PSA has produced recommendations that provide increased clarity around best prescribing practices.
Racism in primary healthcare: A conversation with June Oscar Dr Tim Senior discusses racism in healthcare with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO.
Keeping Christmas safe As rates of family violence increase over the holidays, it is important to remember that Christmas is not a happy occasion for all.
Episode one: Smoking and smoking cessation with Professor David Thomas With over 30 years’ experience in Indigenous health, Professor David Thomas from the Menzies School of Health Research discusses updates to the smoking topic from Chapter 1: Lifestyle, in the third edition of The National Guide.