13 Jul 2026
Palliative Care Australia Calls for Board Director Nominations
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is inviting eligible members to nominate for three elected positions on its Board of Directors. The successful candidates will be elected at the organisation's Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 22 October 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AEDT.
13 Jul 2026
Final Week to Nominate for RACGP President Election
Eligible RACGP Fellows have one week left to nominate for the college's next president. The RACGP is encouraging members with a passion for general practice and healthcare leadership to submit their nominations before the deadline.
13 Jul 2026
Victorian Coalition Pledges to Remove Payroll Tax for GPs
Victoria's Coalition has promised to remove payroll tax for general practices if elected at this year's state election. The RACGP has welcomed the commitment, saying it would help reduce financial pressure on GP clinics and improve access to affordable healthcare.
13 Jul 2026
Grattan Institute Pushes for Major Pharmacy Reforms Across Australia
Australia's pharmacy system could face significant changes after a new report from the Grattan Institute called for reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening patient care, and making better use of public funding. The report recommends expanding pharmacists' roles within general practice while reviewing current pharmacy ownership and location rules.
10 Jul 2026
BCNA Builds Stronger Partnerships for First Peoples Breast Cancer Care
Leaders from the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) have visited Palm Island to hear directly from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members about their experiences with breast cancer care and to better understand how healthcare services can become more culturally responsive.
10 Jul 2026
Rural Councils Step In as GP Shortages Put Pressure on Local Communities
Some local councils across rural and regional Australia are funding GP services to ensure residents can access primary healthcare, raising questions about whether this responsibility should instead sit with the Federal Government.
10 Jul 2026
Free RACGP Webinar to Explain Medicare Rules for New GPs
Understanding Medicare can be challenging, especially for doctors starting their careers. To help make the system easier to understand, the RACGP is hosting a free webinar that will explain Medicare basics, billing rules and provider responsibilities.
10 Jul 2026
GPs Encouraged to Plan Ahead Before Retiring from Practice
GPs preparing to retire or leave clinical practice are being encouraged to plan well in advance to ensure a smooth transition for their patients, staff and practice. Experts say careful preparation can help maintain continuity of care while meeting professional and legal responsibilities.
10 Jul 2026
Counsellor Fined After Falsely Claiming to Be a Psychologist in Court
A Canberra counsellor has been convicted and fined $2,000 after falsely presenting herself as a registered psychologist while giving expert evidence in an ACT Supreme Court sentencing hearing.
10 Jul 2026
Victoria Opens New Peer-Led Mental Health Residential Service in Geelong
Victoria has launched its first peer-led residential mental health service, offering adults experiencing high levels of psychological distress a new alternative to hospital care. Located in Moolap, Geelong, The Peer Healing Space provides free, short-term support in a comfortable home-like environment and will operate as a 12-month trial until June 2027.