23 Feb 2024
Tasmanian Labor vows against payroll tax, if elected
As the state prepares to head to the polls, the Opposition promised not to apply the tax grab if it wins government, in a move welcomed by the RACGP.
22 Feb 2024
Funding helps mobile GP clinic treating ‘forgotten’ patients roll on
It is free, accessible, and non-judgemental. And for more than 20 years, Street Doctor has brought healthcare to those who would otherwise go without.
22 Feb 2024
Why 2024 is ‘an exciting time in general practice training’
The sunshine state’s RACGP training director expects nationwide collaboration will see continued outcome improvement in the years ahead.
22 Feb 2024
In Practice: Celebrate International Women’s Day
Be part of the conversation surrounding equal opportunities for women at one of the RACGP events being hosted in all capital cities and online.
21 Feb 2024
Study busts smoking population myths
The first national profile of Australia’s 2.5 million smokers shows many are educated, employed and do not have poor mental health.
21 Feb 2024
Sleep health advice ‘not just for patients with insomnia’
Rather, it should be a part of chronic disease prevention and management plans, Chair of the RACGP’s Healthy Habits program says.
21 Feb 2024
TGA launches medicine shortage investigation
GPs are being urged to have their say as part of the inquiry, which aims to ‘better prevent, manage, and communicate shortages’.
21 Feb 2024
Funding needed to ‘help share the workload’: RACGP
Commonwealth support should be funnelled into expanding general practices to include multidisciplinary care teams, according to a college submission.
21 Feb 2024
RACGP stands up for climate action
The college will take its fight for environmental action directly to Parliament House when it advocates at a Duty of Care Bill public hearing.
19 Feb 2024
GP numbers boost requires incentives overhaul: RACGP
The college is calling on the Commonwealth to fund paid parental and study leave for GP registrars, as well as 1100 placements on support programs.