16 Oct 2024
‘Honoured and humbled’: GP advocate recognised
The RACGP WA Chair has been named AMA’s state Advocate of the Year, using the win to celebrate positive change and progress for GPs.
15 Oct 2024
GPs advocate for change in SA Parliament
The RACGP has gathered GPs from across the state to bring their practice into Parliament, chatting with MPs about the importance of preventive care.
15 Oct 2024
IMG expedited pathway gets greenlight
The fast-track program has cleared its final hurdle for a 21 October start date following approval from Australia’s health ministers, but it has left the RACGP fuming.
14 Oct 2024
‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates
High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.
14 Oct 2024
Queensland Labor promises 50 new bulk-billing clinics
While the RACGP welcomes the $365-million election commitment, it says the money would be better spent on improving existing services.
14 Oct 2024
Family comes first at Smile Arc in Doubleview
SPONSORED: Drs Jippy and Lloyd Buck have turned their lifelong dream into reality after taking the leap to create their own practice.
10 Oct 2024
Bupa launches free telehealth consults
The private health insurer now offers free appointments to members, but GP experts are questioning the service, saying ‘nothing is free’.
09 Oct 2024
World Mental Health Day renews calls for support boost
The theme of this year’s day is ‘Mental Health at Work’, leading the RACGP to double down on calls for more accessible care options.
09 Oct 2024
Queensland to abolish GP payroll tax
The State Government will permanently ditch its tax grab following years of outcry from GPs, as pressure mounts on other states to follow suit.
08 Oct 2024
New report aims to address critical health worker maldistribution
The ‘Working Better for Medicare Review’ made 26 recommendations in a bid to help doctors to work in the areas they are needed most.