05 Aug 2026
Free Training Gives GPs New Tools to Improve Men's Health Outcomes
Helping men stay engaged with healthcare is the goal of a new national education program for general practitioners, following ongoing concerns that many men delay medical care or stop attending appointments before receiving ongoing support.
05 Aug 2026
Stimulant-Related Harm Reaches Record Levels Across Australia
Australia is seeing a sharp rise in harm linked to stimulant drugs, with new national data showing record numbers of overdose deaths and hospitalisations. Researchers say amphetamine-type stimulants and cocaine are driving much of the increase, highlighting the need for stronger prevention and harm reduction strategies.
05 Aug 2026
GP Experiences Needed to Review Australia's Aged Care Incentive
Two years after the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) was introduced, Australian GPs are being invited to help determine whether the program is achieving its goals. A national survey is collecting feedback to identify what is working well and where improvements may be needed.
04 Aug 2026
TGA Takes Legal Action Over Alleged Medicinal Cannabis Advertising Breaches
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has started Federal Court proceedings against two Australian companies and their director over the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis. The regulator says the action follows repeated compliance warnings and unpaid infringement notices.
04 Aug 2026
RACGP Calls for Medicare Changes to Better Support Rural GP Care
The RACGP is urging the Federal Government to reform Medicare funding, saying the current system does not properly support the way rural GPs care for their patients. During a recent Senate inquiry, the college highlighted the need for funding that reflects the longer and more complex consultations common in rural Australia.
04 Aug 2026
RACGP Invites GPs to Help Shape the Future Through Faculty Council Elections
GPs across Australia have the chance to play a bigger role in the future of general practice, with nominations now open for the 2026 RACGP Faculty Council elections. Current council leaders say joining has given them the opportunity to improve the profession and create positive change for their colleagues and patients.
04 Aug 2026
Social Prescribing Helps GPs Support Patients Beyond Medical Care
Social prescribing is becoming an important part of general practice, helping GPs connect patients with community services and activities that support their health and wellbeing.
04 Aug 2026
Study Finds High-Dose Vitamin B6 Supplement Sales Remain Strong Despite Safety Warnings
A new Australian study has found that high-dose vitamin B6 supplements continue to be widely purchased despite mandatory warning labels and public health alerts. Researchers say the findings highlight the ongoing need for healthcare professionals and consumers to be aware of the risks of vitamin B6 toxicity.
04 Aug 2026
GP Spotlight: Dr Dina Jamil’s Commitment to Lifelong Patient Care
After 15 years in general practice, Dr Dina Jamil continues to focus on providing accessible, patient-centred care for families across South Western Sydney. She says building long-term relationships with patients and supporting them through every stage of life is one of the most rewarding parts of being a GP.
04 Aug 2026
Aged Care Providers to Submit First Audited Care Minutes Report
Residential aged care providers across Australia will soon begin a new reporting requirement, with the introduction of the externally audited Care Minutes Performance Statement (CMPS) as part of the Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR).