Dementia Support for LGBT+ Australians: Dementia Australia has teamed with ACON to launch an LGBT+ Hub with a helpline, online chat, resources and an affirming doctor directory—aimed at reducing isolation and stigma for people living with dementia. Diabetes Awareness at the Commonwealth Games: Diabetes Australia’s National Diabetes Week (July 12–18) spotlights type 1 diabetes advocate Lara McSpadden, encouraging Australians to share what they wish others knew about living with diabetes. Cancer Trials Access for First Nations: A new research program from SOuRCe and the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre aims to improve access to cancer clinical trials for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, addressing lower participation and poorer outcomes. Public Health Safety Warning: A man died and three were hospitalised after carbon monoxide poisoning in Mount Gambier, linked to burning heat beads indoors—renewing warnings not to use charcoal bead cookers or BBQs indoors. Health Tech Leadership: Medtech Global has appointed Dr Will Reedy as CEO from 13 July 2026, focusing on accelerating AI and connected care across Australia and New Zealand. Period Poverty Project: University of Sydney students delivered 1,000 menstrual cups to rural Zambia, reporting improved school attendance and reduced absenteeism.