National survey seeks GP insights into breastfeeding care
22 Oct 2026
Dr Kavita Thanakrishnan, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine group, is leading the national study. The survey aims to provide a clearer picture of how breastfeeding medicine is taught and practised in general practice.
As GPs are often the first point of contact for postpartum support, the findings could help identify training needs, referral challenges and areas where patient care could improve. Results will be provided to the Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health.
The anonymous survey takes around five to ten minutes to complete. It asks GPs about their training, breastfeeding-related consultations, referral options and the outcomes they observe when patients receive insufficient support.
The ethics-approved survey is open to all currently practising Australian GPs until Friday, 6 November 2026.
Survey link: https://redcap.unsw.edu.au/surveys/?s=EDJANR4E4JLMTKJL
The above link is from RACGP
Other healthcare updates
- Victorian health debate: RACGP Victoria and AMA Victoria will host a pre-election debate on 31 October 2026, covering access to care, workforce pressures and hospital capacity.
- Mental health referrals: A new quick reference guide aims to help GPs prepare accurate referrals for patients receiving Better Access mental health services.
- Clinical Update 2027: Registrations are open for the 65th Clinical Update, scheduled for 20–21 February 2027 at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast.
National survey seeks GP insights into breastfeeding care
Source: RACGP, In Practice: GP insights sought on breastfeeding medicine.