28 Nov 2025
President’s Update: Ahpra, Digital Health, and AMA NT
As the year draws to a close, it always feels like calendars are bursting with last-minute meetings, despite our best efforts to stay organised. But we’re nearly there.
28 Nov 2025
When a Doctor Seeks Help: Supporting Colleagues in Crisis
Recent reports of young doctors tragically dying by suicide have highlighted the crucial role GPs play when treating fellow medical professionals in distress.
28 Nov 2025
Regular GP tied to reduced preventable hospitalisations, new data shows
New national figures reveal a sharp rise in the cost of potentially avoidable hospital admissions, while fresh research suggests that simply having a regular GP could significantly cut those numbers.
28 Nov 2025
Mandatory Reporting: RACGP Moves to Clarify Rules and Ease GP Anxiety
Mandatory reporting remains a source of worry for many GPs, particularly those seeking care for their own health.
27 Nov 2025
AMA Seeks Feedback on Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme
The AMA will soon send members a short survey to gather feedback on the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS).
27 Nov 2025
Telehealth Growth Prompts Calls for Updated Indemnity Cover for GPs
As telehealth becomes a routine part of general practice across Australia, medical indemnity experts are urging clinicians to review whether their current cover reflects the way they now deliver care.
27 Nov 2025
New Moorundi Aboriginal Health Service Opens as a Community Hub in Murray Bridge
A purpose-built Aboriginal health centre more than two decades in the making has officially opened in Murray Bridge, offering far more than traditional clinical care for the Ngarrindjeri community.
27 Nov 2025
AHPRA fee structure may cause ‘unfair financial outcomes’, Ombudsman finds
A new investigation has raised concerns that the way AHPRA charges registration fees may leave some health practitioners facing “unfair financial outcomes”, particularly when they enter or re-enter the workforce outside the annual renewal cycle.
27 Nov 2025
RACGP Hackathon 2026 EOIs Open as College Highlights Key Updates for GPs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has opened expressions of interest (EOIs) for its annual Hackathon, inviting GPs, clinical entrepreneurs, and developers to collaborate on innovative solutions for challenges in general practice.
27 Nov 2025
SWSPHN Offers Free Advanced Mental Health Training for GPs and GP Registrars
General practitioners and GP registrars working in South Western Sydney can now access Level 2 Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) Skills Training at no cost, thanks to funding from South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN). The training is aimed at enhancing the ability of GPs to support patients with mental health concerns.