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10 September 2025 | Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationPrimary health care nurses urged to complete APNA's 20th annual survey
10 September 2025 | Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationShare your insights on supporting patients who quit smoking or vaping
10 September 2025 | University of TasmaniaSupporting GPs to identify and manage patients with chronic breathlessness
8 September 2025 | The University of MelbourneGP views sought for University of Sydney study on breast cancer
5 September 2025 | The University of SydneyChildhood pneumococcal vaccine schedule change from 1 September 2025
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We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
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