26 Jul 2024

Program offers a healthy new start to those most at risk

A SWSPHN-funded lifestyle program which was trialled through general practices in our region is giving hope to those at risk of suffering serious health problems.

25 Jul 2024

EOI open: Our Experience Matters mental health reference group

Seeking local residents with expertise and insight into living with mental ill health. Are you passionate about ensuring local mental health services are relevant to local need?

25 Jul 2024

New incentive payment for general practitioners to ensure better health services for aged care residents

The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive supports aged care residents to receive regular visits from their general practitioner (GP) and the care team with an ongoing care plan.

25 Jul 2024

Bush trip inspires registrar GP on regional work

A city GP registrar says his perspective has been changed by spending more time in the regions, following a successful RACGP training trip.

25 Jul 2024

CrowdStrike outage

Australia’s health system was greatly impacted by the global IT outage last Friday caused by a flawed Microsoft security update.

25 Jul 2024

DonateLife Week

DonateLife Week is from 28 July to 4 August.

25 Jul 2024

Congratulations Dr Danielle McMullen on your election as next AMA President

Dr McMullen has been declared the next AMA President by the returning officer.

25 Jul 2024

Pack your bags and get set… AMA24 is only one week away!

Days of informative sessions, nights of socialising and reconnecting, and more than a few awards to be presented. You don’t want to miss this!

25 Jul 2024

Malnutrition rife in aged care: Study

Forty per cent of people living in residential care are malnourished, 6% severely, according to the largest study of its kind ever carried out.

25 Jul 2024

Your AMA Vice President candidates

Dr Xavier Yu and A/Prof Julian Rait have nominated as candidates for the role of Vice President.