04 Sep 2026
Digital Access Remains an Important Part of Equitable Healthcare
Healthcare is becoming increasingly digital, but not every patient has the same ability to use online health services.
04 Sep 2026
GP Burnout Highlights Pressure of Australia’s Current Practice Model
The growing pressure on general practice is prompting difficult career decisions for some doctors, with complex patient needs, limited consultation time and unpaid work contributing to burnout.
03 Sep 2026
GPs Reminded of New Veterans’ Health Resources and Upcoming CPD Sessions
General practices caring for veterans and their families are being encouraged to review recent Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) updates, including changes to resources, fees, Veteran Cards and mental health support.
03 Sep 2026
Australia to Develop First National Living Menopause Guideline
Australia is set to develop its first national clinical guideline focused on perimenopause and menopause, with the Federal Government providing $2.9 million in funding.
03 Sep 2026
Pacific Countries Urged to Act Early on Rising HIV Cases
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer has called for stronger regional cooperation to address rising HIV cases across the Pacific, saying early and coordinated action could help prevent the situation from becoming a much larger public health challenge.
03 Sep 2026
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Highlights Priorities for a Changing Health System
Australia’s health system is facing a wide range of challenges, from infectious disease outbreaks and emergency preparedness to chronic illness, vaccination, disability care and health equity.
03 Sep 2026
Expedited Pathway Attracts Nearly Half of Overseas-Trained GPs
Almost half of the overseas-trained GPs who applied for specialist registration in Australia used the new expedited pathway in 2025, according to a recent evaluation.
03 Sep 2026
Medicare Review Calls for Better Support for Longer GP Consultations
Australia’s Medicare fee structure could be changed to better support GPs who provide longer and more complex consultations, according to a draft review of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items.
02 Sep 2026
RACGP Raises Patient Safety Concerns Over Rapid UCC Expansion
The RACGP says the fast rollout of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics has raised concerns about governance, workforce pressure and continuity of patient care.
02 Sep 2026
GPs focus on better care for people affected by drug and alcohol use
General practitioners are looking at ways to reduce stigma and improve access to care for people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues.