06 Nov 2025
New $800 Subsidy to Support GPs in Mental Health Training
Australian GPs can now access an $800 reimbursement to help cover the cost of completing accredited Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST).
06 Nov 2025
Practice Reflections: Helping GPs Improve COPD Care
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of death in Australia, and early recognition is key to slowing disease progression, improving quality of life, and reducing hospitalisations.
06 Nov 2025
Exaggerated GP income claims “misleading,” says RACGP President
RACGP President Dr Michael Wright has criticised repeated claims that GPs will earn $415,000 a year under the new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program, describing the figures as “misleading” and “infuriating.”
06 Nov 2025
The Benefits of AI Medical Scribes for General Practice
Many GPs in Australia are experiencing burnout, with around 75% reporting stress and fatigue linked to heavy administrative workloads. AI medical scribes are emerging as a practical tool to reduce these burdens and help clinicians focus on patient care.
05 Nov 2025
RACGP Announces Largest Ever Academic Post Cohort for 2026
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has revealed that a record 27 registrars will be taking part in the 2026 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Academic Post Program.
05 Nov 2025
New Framework Aims to Reduce Medication Errors After Hospital Discharge
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) has introduced a new framework designed to reduce medication-related errors that occur when patients leave the hospital.
05 Nov 2025
Complex GP Workload Calls for Health Policy Overhaul: New Study
A new study has highlighted the overwhelming complexity of general practice consultations, with GPs managing an average of eight health issues in just one consultation, underscoring the need for health policies that reflect this multifaceted workload.
05 Nov 2025
SA Government Boosts Lung Cancer Screening with $3 Million Investment
The RACGP has welcomed a $3 million funding boost from the South Australian Government to expand lung cancer screening and early detection services.
04 Nov 2025
RACGP Welcomes NSW Drug Summit Reforms, Calls for Continued Action
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s commitment to supporting most of the recommendations from last year’s Drug Summit, while noting there is still more work ahead.
04 Nov 2025
Pharmacists Push for Expanded Prescribing Powers
Pharmacy groups across Australia are calling for pharmacists to be allowed to autonomously prescribe all Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medicines, under a new plan proposed to the Pharmacy Board of Australia.