Category: General News
Talking About Lung Cancer Without Stigma: How Health Professionals Can Make a Difference
Now that the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is live across Australia, thousands of people at higher risk are hearing about screening for the first time. Many of them have long term smoking history, or are people who used to smoke, who may feel nervous, ashamed or undeserving of preventive care. This is where […]
Bringing Lung Cancer Screening to Rural and Remote Communities: What Health Professionals Need to Know
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Australia. Thanks to the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP), early detection is now within reach for thousands of Australians at higher risk, including those living in rural and remote communities. Since the program launched in July 2025, one of its most significant achievements has […]
The Vital Role of Practice Nurses and Primary Care Teams in Lung Cancer Screening
With the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) now active across Australia, primary care teams are playing a crucial role in identifying eligible patients, initiating screening conversations, and coordinating care through the screening pathway. Practice nurses, General Practitioners (GPs), Aboriginal Health Workers, nurse practitioners, reception teams and other primary care staff are often the first […]
Lung Cancer Screening is Live: Key Steps for Healthcare Providers
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) launched July 2025 across Australia, and primary care is at the centre of its delivery. Eligible people aged 50–70 with a qualifying smoking history are already engaging with screening, and many are seeking guidance directly from their healthcare provider, which include general practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners and medical […]
Psychosocial Hazards at Work: Why They Matter and How to Manage Them
We all know that safety at work isn’t just about physical hazards and protective equipment of hard hats and high-vis vests. It’s also about minimising exposure to sources of stress that have the potential to harm our psychological and physical health. Yet while most workplaces have well-established systems for managing physical risks, many are only […]
Turning Conversations into Lifesaving Action: How You Talk About Cervical Screening Matters
Every day, as a healthcare professional, you have countless conversations that shape the health outcomes of your patients. Some of those conversations, though they might last only a few minutes, can save lives. One of the most powerful of these is how you talk about cervical screening. Australia is on the path to becoming the […]
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 […]
