Women across NSW will be able to access oral contraceptive pills from their pharmacist, without first visiting their GP for a prescription.
Category: Health & Social Services
Early education and care for every child, says PC
Every child in Australia should have access to at least three days a week of high-quality learning.
Qld cracks down on vape retailers
Australia’s harshest penalties have been passed by the Queensland government.
Vic Gov funding for anti-vaping campaign
The two-year project will involve local councils, sporting bodies, community organisations, and universities.
ACT tops emergency response rankings
Fire Recruitment Australia has analysed the latest government statistics.
Digital Health Agency appoints nursing advisor
The Digital Health Agency has appointed a nursing advisor to boost engagement with the nursing profession.
Services Australia says outstanding claims reduced by 66 per cent
Government figures show Services Australia has added thousands more staff and reduced outstanding claims and call waiting times.
Councils call for two years to implement new Aged Care Act
Local councils have called for a two year transition plan to implement the new Aged Care Act, to give them time to adapt their services.
Inquiry to focus on Commonwealth procurement
A parliamentary committee has launched an inquiry into the way Commonwealth entities manage contracts.
New National Rural Health Commissioner appointed
Professor Jenny May will bring more than three decades of GP, research and teaching experience to the role.