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Paramedics delivering better mental health care at home
Moving WHO guidance on antibiotics into heart of clinical practice
‘Seasons for Life’: Supporting young people to recover from devastating impact of suicide
One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks could prolong your life, finds study
ATO takes shine out of Sunshine Coast illicit tobacco trade
General Practice in spotlight
Dr Hugh Heggie PSM Appointed as Northern Territory Administrator
New Education Fact Sheet – Prescribing PBS Medicines
RACGP warns in-home aged care changes risk worse health outcomes unless GPs are included
How physios and occupational therapists are helping long COVID sufferers
Infant with meningococcal disease 07 December 2022
New meningococcal case in Victoria
Brisbane pharmacist repays $1.9m under proceeds of crime legislation after AFP asset restraint
December Chair’s message
New guide to help safeguard against cyclones
Increasing number of first Nations helpseekers calling dedicated crisis line
New Cabinet To Keep Doing What Matters
AMA calls for improved clinical care standards in aged care
ASIC highlights focus areas for 31 December 2022 reporting
Health funds continue to return profits to meet Covid commitments
RACGP: Pilot training program to boost rural GPs shows early success
OAIC completes COVIDSafe oversight
Hunting brain cancer cells
Dr Hugh Heggie PSM Appointed as Northern Territory Administrator
Dementia Australia encourages all Australians impacted by dementia to contribute to National Dementia Action Plan consultation
Free rapid antigen tests for most vulnerable
Analysis of impact of antivirals
Paxlovid is Australia’s first-line COVID antiviral but Lagevrio also prevents severe disease in over-70s
Free Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for eligible residents
Mangroves: environmental guardians of our coastline
Adult with meningococcal disease 28 November 2022
Updated guiding principles to improve medication management
Preschoolers’ screen time logs link to sleep and development
Albanese Government Acts to Stop Sackings in Aged Care
Backing aged care nurses
Chief Health Officer Update 25 November
Should pharmacists be able to prescribe common medicines like antibiotics for UTIs?
$50 million for medical research grants
From sharp butt pains to period poos: 5 lesser-known menstrual cycle symptoms
Mosquito ‘fogging’ as outdoor Summer events begin
NPS MedicineWise Programs and Services Transition
Notification of Upcoming Compliance Activity
Support for high-risk groups after stillbirth and miscarriage
Public health, and its role in Victoria’s pandemic recovery election
Rapid growth in government health spending during pandemic
Increasing research evidence translation & utilisation to improve population health outcomes
AusBiotech Policy Forum: Biotech leaders head to Parliament
Tested positive to COVID? Go easy on yourself – try not to rush back to work or exercise