News: General Practice

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,...

Authorised Nurse Immuniser Scholarships for GP Nurses  Influenza AIR rules do not impact eligibility for childcare or payments Funded FluMist program concludes for 2026 Primary Care Partners in Aged Care:...

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) has expanded Electronic Referrals (eReferrals) across all major outpatient services, with the exception of Cancer services. There are now 140 services listed within...

15 June 2026: On 1 July 2026, Help aHead, our integrated mental health hubs, will open across the Central and Eastern Sydney region, providing a new and accessible pathway for...

Changes to the adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule on 1 July 2026  Measles alert for Sydney Airport and Sydney CBD  RSV Awareness Week: Don’t Let Them Go Unprotected  Diphtheria vaccination for travellers  Education ...