A comprehensive directory of dementia services makes life easier for people living with the condition, their families, friends and carers
First major change to MBS Chronic Disease Management items since 2005
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Bowel cancer screening age lowered – what you need to know
Quality improvement: better care for patients with heart failure
Never miss a beat this Heart Week
Using virtual reality to gain insight into dementia
Reminder: Recent COVID-19 infection is now no barrier to vaccination
Do you need a COVID jab?
New suite of palliative care resources to help general practices
COVID-19: boosting boosters and upping antivirals
Introducing Diabetes Remission Endo-Telehealth Rapid Access Clinics – a new way of treating type 2 diabetes
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Host a student nurse at your practice through APNA's placement program
10 September 2025 | Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationPrimary health care nurses urged to complete APNA's 20th annual survey
10 September 2025 | Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationShare your insights on supporting patients who quit smoking or vaping
10 September 2025 | University of TasmaniaSupporting GPs to identify and manage patients with chronic breathlessness
8 September 2025 | The University of MelbourneGP views sought for University of Sydney study on breast cancer
5 September 2025 | The University of SydneyChildhood pneumococcal vaccine schedule change from 1 September 2025
8 August 2025 | National Centre for Immunisation Research and SurveillanceArgus to Healthlink transition at Parkville precinct hospitals
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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
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