Increase to NDIS price limits good news for rural providers The Federal Government has announced a spending boost to the scheme, with particular benefits for service providers in rural and remote areas.
After a major spinal injury, this renowned GP is determined to get back to work A crowdfunding campaign has sprung up to help Professor Chris Del Mar transition from hospital to home.
Advocates applaud court decision on Medevac bill remote assessments The Coalition Government is unhappy with the court’s decision – but refugee health advocates argue the finding is sensible and humane.
SA’s health expenditure blows out by $95 million SA Health failed to meet its financial targets for 2018–19, estimating a $95 million overspend that will place the state into further debt.
Increased pain management support for GPs and patients The National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management offers a boost in training for GPs, as well as additional funding support through Medicare.
NSW pledges $10 billion for ‘hospital building blitz’ The state’s 2019–20 budget includes funding for more than 40 new and upgraded hospital builds, but GPs and primary care go unmentioned.
Hospital to introduce opioid plan to tackle risk of post-surgery dependence A Perth hospital will move to introduce opioid-weaning plans for post-surgery patients in a bid to address rising rates of opioid dependency.
‘Someone needs to say, enough’: Mental health on Manus Island GP advocates believe a spike in incidents of self-harm and attempted suicide in offshore detention show an urgent need for a change in policy.
Most children with mental health issues not accessing care While one-third of children who access care see a GP, the majority who experience issues do not receive any treatment, according to a new study.
Queensland pledges record health expenditure The state’s 2019–20 budget includes $19.2 billion for healthcare.