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Decommission of the NPS MedicineWise and Doctor’s Bag mobile applications

In January 2023, the MedicineWise (MWA) and Doctor’s Bag (DBA) mobile applications were transitioned from the former NPS MedicineWise to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission). MWA enables consumers and health professionals to track their medicines and acce...

Lyn Luo’s graduate journey from healthcare to health intelligence

Lyn Luo is the latest alumnus of the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) Graduate Program – a paid, fixed-term development opportunity designed for recent or soon-to-be graduates keen to build a career in primary healthcare.  The program offers hands-on exposure to how a Primary Health N...

Extension of healthdirect video call programs

healthdirect Australia is pleased to announce the continuation of the healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program and the PHN Exemplar Program to 30 June 2026. GP Program The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has extended the healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program to 30 June 2026. We ...

Inaugural Gold Coast Aged Care Symposium shows the impact of shared purpose

Against a backdrop of major reform, more than 120 aged care professionals gathered on 28 May at the Gold Coast for the 2025 Aged Care Symposium. The theme – Partnering for Quality and Innovation – set the tone for a day rich in collaboration, insight and heart. From the opening session about the...

Understanding palliative care, end-of-life and comfort care

Palliative care is an essential component of healthcare that aims to improve the quality of life for patients dealing with serious, chronic, or life-threatening illnesses. Unlike treatments that aim to cure the disease, palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and providing holistic support, ph...

Initiating end-of-life care

End-of-life (EOL) care is an integral component of healthcare delivery, ensuring patients with terminal or advanced chronic conditions receive appropriate, compassionate and patient-centred support. As patients approach the terminal phase of illness, their clinical and personal needs evolve signific...