20 Dec 2023
Veterans’ Health: The year in review
A number of quiet endeavours have improved the ability of GPs to deliver care to Australia’s veterans and reduce concerns.
20 Dec 2023
GPs encouraged to make the most of Irish connection
One doctor's early medical years in Australia – and subsequent return decades later – have pushed him to urge others to follow.
20 Dec 2023
No power, no reception, no worries for remote CCE candidate
Quick thinking, community spirit and resilience were all on display earlier this year when a tiny Top End town rallied to help its local doctor sit a vital exam.
20 Dec 2023
Rural Advanced Skills payment now open
GPs working outside of Australia’s major cities can earn up to $21,000 extra per year, thanks to a new Federal Government incentive program.
19 Dec 2023
New Queensland Chair striving for positive impact
The new RACGP Board member says she will aim to help drive funding reform and ensure GPs remain at the heart of care.
19 Dec 2023
Syphilis rates triple in 10 years amid STI spike
Experts say it is ‘concerning’ to see infections on the rise despite a decrease in testing, and are urging patients to seek out their GP.
19 Dec 2023
One in two Australians living with a chronic condition
Mental and behavioural conditions were the most prevalent in 2022, followed by back problems and arthritis.
14 Dec 2023
‘Concerning’ decline in child vaccination coverage
The reasons behind the downward trend, which has been seen since the pandemic began, need to be closely monitored according to immunisation experts.
19 Dec 2023
‘Incredible community spirit’: Queensland’s flooding fight
Towns turned to islands, residents on roofs, roads becoming rivers – GPs in the Far North have shared their stories as the area is inundated.
18 Dec 2023
Extended skills recognition ‘good for the profession’
The first round of GPs to apply for the new program have now received their formal recognition and are encouraging colleagues to sign up.