Category: General News
Supporting Mentally Healthy Workplaces Across South Australia
GPEx is proud to partner with ReturnToWorkSA to promote a free online course, Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Risks in the Workplace, developed in collaboration with SafeWork SA. This comprehensive course helps managers, business owners, HR professionals and health representatives foster safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces. Participants can learn how to identify and manage psychosocial hazards that may affect mental and physical wellbeing, from addressing high workloads and role clarity […]
Empowering Healthcare Professionals in Cervical Cancer Prevention
GPEx is proud to have worked with the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer (ACPCC) and the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to deliver the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) Educational Modules, a comprehensive, evidence-based learning package now available to healthcare professionals nationwide. These modules were designed to empower general practitioners and nurses with the latest knowledge in […]
Supporting Early Detection: GPEx Collaborates with Lung Foundation Australia on National Lung Cancer Screening Education
GPEx is proud to collaborate with Lung Foundation Australia to deliver the National Lung Cancer Screening Program Health Workforce Education, now live and available to health professionals across Australia. Lung cancer remains the fifth most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in Australia, with almost 15,000 people diagnosed and around 8,000 deaths in 2023. Screening […]
Recognising Innovation in Supporting Older Australians Experiencing Homelessness
We’re proud to share that our partner, Country SA PHN, has been recognised by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for its Care Finder Housing and Homelessness Education Module, an initiative led by Helen Morley, Country SA PHN’s Care Finder Lead. The Department described the module as a “fantastic training package” and encouraged PHNs […]
Supporting Excellence in Antenatal Care
GPEx and the GP Obstetric Shared Care Program recently hosted a CPD-accredited professional development event designed to keep GPs at the forefront of antenatal care. The workshop featured experts in obstetrics and maternity health, who presented the latest updates and evidence to support best practice in antenatal care. The session focused on helping GPs remain confident and well-equipped to provide safe, […]
We’re on the Road: Boosting Bowel Cancer Screening Across Australia
GPEx has hit the road as part of a national education campaign in partnership with the Australian Government to help increase bowel cancer screening rates across Australia. We kicked off our National Bowel Cancer Screening dinner workshops in Adelaide in August and have since visited Darwin, Dubbo, Canberra Sydney, Canberra, Hobart and Townsville with more city and regional locations coming soon. These practical, CPD-accredited workshops […]
New CEO Appointed at GPEx
The Board of GPEx Limited has appointed Beth McKenzie as Chief Executive Officer. Beth joined GPEx in November 2024 as Chief Financial Officer and has been Acting CEO since March 2025, taking the reins from outgoing CEO Sally Jones. Beth’s 30-year career spans senior leadership roles across commercial and education sectors, including CFO positions at […]
Changes mean more patients can screen with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program offers improved early detection and increased survival rates for more Australians. Early detection and timely access to diagnostic assessment for bowel cancer are crucial to increasing equity of healthcare and improving bowel cancer incidence and outcomes for Australians. With bowel cancer the second leading cause of […]
Navigating the New Psychosocial Regulations
We asked the Principal Inspector to answer our questions about the New Psychosocial Regulations. Have a read and prepare your business to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace.
The Top 5 Pivotal Guideline Changes in Cervical Screening: What You Need to Know
Australia is renowned for its low cervical cancer rates, largely due to the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) in 1991 and the more recent introduction of the Gardasil vaccine. Since then, the NCSP has revolutionised cervical health through HPV testing, significantly reducing both cervical cancer incidence and mortality. With new NCSP guidelines coming into effect […]
