08 Oct 2025
ADHD, Trauma, and Complex Care: How GPs Can Support Patients
Recent legislative changes in some Australian states and New Zealand will allow GPs to independently prescribe psychostimulant medications (dexamfetamine, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate) for the treatment of ADHD.
15 Oct 2025
Federal Government Unveils GP Training Incentive Package
The Federal Government has released full details of its long-awaited GP Training Incentive Payments initiative, welcomed by the RACGP as a significant boost to Australia’s future GP workforce.
15 Oct 2025
RACGP Members Invited to Vote on Convocation Proposals
RACGP members can now vote for their favourite proposal in the 2025 Convocation, which has returned this year as a key member-led initiative to shape the future of general practice.
14 Oct 2025
Tasmanian GP Family Honoured for Lifelong Commitment to Rural Care
A Tasmanian GP family spanning three generations has been recognised for their outstanding contribution to rural healthcare at the RACGP Tasmania Fellowship Ceremony on 11 October in Hobart, on Muwinina and Palawa Country.
15 Oct 2025
Victoria Removes GP ‘Gag Clause’ on Voluntary Assisted Dying
Victorian GPs can now raise voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with their patients for the first time, following new legislation that removes the so-called “gag clause.”
14 Oct 2025
Tributes Pour in for Respected Wodonga GP Dr Alison Green Following Sudden Death
Tributes are pouring in for Dr Alison Green, a highly respected Wodonga GP, who died suddenly on Friday, 10 October 2025, following a bicycle accident in Albury.
14 Oct 2025
"Calls for improvement in rural miscarriage care amid reports of fragmentation and dismissiveness"
"A report highlights deficiencies in rural early pregnancy loss care, though an expert says the recommended reforms omit GPs."
13 Oct 2025
"Pathology results available immediately with one click"
As of Monday, patients will have immediate access to most pathology results on My Health Record, a change that GPs need to be aware of."
14 Oct 2025
"Helping general practitioners recognise and manage gambling-related issues"
"SPONSORED: GPs are uniquely positioned to recognise gambling harm, which can impact mental, physical, and financial health."
10 Oct 2025
DoHDA to send early intervention letters to GPs in October
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) will be sending “early intervention letters” to around 550 healthcare providers, including 100 GPs, this month.