Category: General News
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. 1. Can you provide us with a brief overview of the legal duty in South Australia to manage psychosocial risks in workplaces and what prompted their introduction? […]
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 […]
