News: General Practice

Concord Hospital will no longer be sending Ambulatory Care patient letters by post. GPs can access hospital documentation via the patient’s MyHealthRecord or contact Health Information Record Service (HIRS): Ph....

The National Medicare Mental Health eReferral SmartForm (National eReferral SmartForm) IS NOW LIVE! It is automatically enabled via HealthLink-enabled GP software, no setup required.  This is the preferred referral pathway...

Media release from NSW Health, 13 May 2026 Patients of a retired dental practitioner in Strathfield who practised for more than 25 years are being advised to seek testing for...

The National Medicare Mental Health eReferral SmartForm (National eReferral SmartForm) will be LIVE very soon. This is automatically enabled via HealthLink-enabled GP software, no setup required.  This is the preferred...

FluMist program - Ends June 2026 Flu Checker Tool  Yellow fever guidelines updated  Measles alert for Sutherland Shire  Education FluMist program - Ends June 2026  In NSW, FluMist nasal spray influenza vaccine is free for children aged 2, 3 or 4 years old as...

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) continues to expand Electronic Referrals (eReferrals) as the preferred referral pathway into Outpatient services. The next implementation across SESLHD will focus on the...

My Health Record – Updated Legislation The legislative framework supporting My Health Record has been updated to ensure the system remains contemporary, clear and aligned with modern digital health practices....

An initiative from UNSW in collaboration with the South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit has developed an online tool for people in NSW to check whether they’re eligible for a...

Eight vaccines linked to a lower risk of dementia  Introduction of AIR due and overdue rules for influenza   Poliovirus found in wastewater in Western Australia  Vaccination is the best preparation: childhood and...

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) continues to expand Electronic Referrals (eReferrals) as the preferred referral pathway into Outpatient services. The next implementation across SESLHD will focus on the...