Category: General News
Empowering patients through the new National Bowel Cancer Screening Guidelines
Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) has recently undergone significant updates aimed at improving early detection and increasing survival rates. The program builds on years of vital progress, with ongoing efforts helping more Australians benefit from early intervention. Early detection and timely access to diagnostic assessment for bowel cancer are crucial to increasing equity […]
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 […]
GPEx has been engaged by the Australian Government to deliver a Bowel Cancer Screening Healthcare Provider Learning Initiative to promote patient participation
GPEx is proud to announce its appointment by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to lead the development of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) Healthcare Provider Learning Package. The NBCSP offers eligible Australians aged 45 to 74 a free at-home test every two years, which can find the early signs of bowel cancer. Early detection […]
Eliminating cervical cancer: How education is contributing to increased delivery of prevention strategies
Australia is widely recognised as having one of the lowest cervical cancer rates in the world, a remarkable achievement that can be attributed in large part to the country’s proactive and progressive approach to cervical screening. The cornerstone of this success is Australia’s National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP), a pioneering initiative that has significantly reduced […]
Supporting your patients back to work: a free online course for GPs
Given the complexity of caring for patients with work-related injuries, ReturnToWorkSA and GPEx have developed a free 2-hour online course for busy GPs. This course is designed to support GPs who want to learn the latest evidence-based ways of supporting, coaching and counselling their patients through their recovery. During the course, you will cover the health […]
GP ADHD Shared Care Program Recognised as WCHN Excellence Awards Finalist
GPEx is pleased to announce that its GP ADHD Shared Care Program has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) Excellence Awards. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to translating research into practical applications, significantly enhancing the quality of care provided. The GP ADHD Shared Care Program is […]
Collaborative Study on Palliative Care Connect Service
GPEx has partnered with SA Health to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at evaluating the impact of the newly launched Palliative Care Connect service on primary care in South Australia. This service offers vital information and links to palliative care and bereavement supports tailored for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, as well as patients, carers, and […]
GPEx Secures Extension for Statewide GP Obstetric Shared Care Program in SA
GPEx has secured a three-year extension to manage South Australia’s Statewide GP Obstetric Shared Care Program (GP OSC SA) in collaboration with SA Health. This program facilitates a collaborative approach to maternity care, integrating the expertise of midwives, general practitioners, and obstetricians to support women choosing to give birth in South Australian public hospitals. The […]
