28 Jan 2025

Telehealth rules tighten for nurse practitioners

From November, NPs will be required to have an ‘established clinical relationship’ for telehealth appointments, bringing the profession into line with GPs.

28 Jan 2025

RACGP calls for improved resources for tick-borne diseases

As part of a Senate investigation into the illnesses, the college says GPs must be equipped with clear and evidence-based information.

28 Jan 2025

The 2025 Senior Australian of the Year is...

Congratulations to the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year, Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM!

28 Jan 2025

Apply now for the Aged Care Wages – Stage 3 Historical Leave Liabilities Grant

A grant opportunity is now open to help aged care providers cover some of the increased value of leave entitlements for workers affected by the Fair Work Commission’s Stage 3 decision from 1 January 2025.

28 Jan 2025

New ICA Website launches

The Infant, Child and Adolescent System Transformation Program now has its own website (ICA website) where you can stay up to date on the latest developments.

27 Jan 2025

A complete disaster’: Psychiatry resignations felt by GPs

As the dispute creates widespread anxiety, the NSW Government says it is exploring how to ‘deliver better, holistic mental health care’.

27 Jan 2025

Most GPs discover medication shortages through patients: Poll

A new survey highlights the urgency of improving measures to communicate supply chain disruptions, with patients increasingly feeling an impact.

26 Jan 2025

General Practitioners honored with Australia Day Awards.

From rural healthcare, to education, and services to the community, GPs from across the country have been thanked for their contributions.

24 Jan 2025

Intense and rewarding: Being a GP at a mass event

From trench foot, to rashes, and dehydration, Dr Manisha Fernando shares her experience as a GP caring for 10,000 people.