South Australia is launching a new training program for GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD. About 100 GPs will be able to manage ADHD from February 2026. The program is led by the RACGP and developed with...
GPs in Australia are urging policymakers to prioritise mental health in climate change policies. They highlight that climate change is worsening mental health issues, especially among children and you...
Western Australia has launched a new ADHD training program for GPs. The program aims to help GPs diagnose and treat ADHD in patients aged 10 and older. It’s part of a broader move across Australia to...
The NSW government responded to the 2024 Drug Summit report. They supported some recommendations but rejected key proposals like stopping drug detection dogs at festivals. The government plans a new 1...
The Queensland Supreme Court overturned the ban on puberty blockers, ruling that the government failed to follow proper legal processes. The ban had prevented young trans people from accessing treatme...
A new study analysed data from over 150 trials involving more than 58,000 people to compare the physical side-effects of 30 antidepressants. The research found significant differences in how these dru...
French scientists have made progress in understanding how the brain creates mental images. They studied how people visualise using the mind’s eye versus actually seeing on a screen. The research invol...
Health NZ has launched HealthX, a team focused on speeding up digital health projects. They aim to deliver new initiatives every month until January 2026. Their first project is an AI scribe prototype...
On 1 November, the Australian government is introducing major changes to Medicare funding and health services. The biggest update is a large funding boost for Medicare, the largest in its history. Alo...
A Melbourne-based non-profit community health clinic, Cohealth, is shutting some of its services due to funding issues. The clinic cares for about 12,500 marginalised and disadvantaged people, many wi...
The Australian government is working on the Thriving Kids program to improve support for children with disabilities. The program aims to create more inclusive, community-based services and streamline...
A large study from China using US data found that people who eat more magnesium-rich foods have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The study looked at over 90,000 adults and tracked th...
The RACGP has voiced support for the upcoming Thriving Kids program, set to launch on 1 July 2026. This $2 billion initiative aims to support children under eight with developmental delays and autism,...
