12 Jul 2024
Growth in social housing lags behind overall household growth
The latest release from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Housing assistance in Australia, shows the proportion of households living in social housing decreased from 4.7% in 2008 to 4.1% in 2023.
11 Jul 2024
Protect yourself and your family from respiratory illnesses these school holidays
NSW Health is strongly urging families to stay up to date with their vaccinations during the school holidays to prevent serious respiratory illness.
11 Jul 2024
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review
The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Policy and Methods Review concluded on 4 May 2024. The HTA Review Reference Committee which was responsible for overseeing the HTA Review, held its final meeting on 2 May 2024.
11 Jul 2024
‘A big red flag’: Warning follows NHS failings
The UK Government’s ‘scramble’ to save its health system is a key sign for Australia to invest in primary care, says the RACGP President.
11 Jul 2024
Call to ‘amplify Indigenous voices in medicine’ this NAIDOC Week
Growing up in the Torres Strait gave Dr Joanne Kaczmarek a unique insight into healthcare, now she is calling on GPs to challenge their biases.
11 Jul 2024
GPs key to fighting vaccine fatigue: RACGP
In a new Government submission, the college warned that a resurgence of preventable diseases and fragmentation of care is threatening patients.
11 Jul 2024
In Practice: New domestic violence primary care resources
Two new online modules will give GPs the practical skills to engage early with specific populations experiencing domestic and family violence.
11 Jul 2024
Drs4Drs presents new webinar series
Medical students and doctors in training are invited to a webinar series featuring personal experiences and stories from doctors on topics such as the Ahpra notification process, anxiety or burnout.
11 Jul 2024
Public health push in the media this week
The AMA President has been active in Australia’s media championing preventive public health measures.
11 Jul 2024
Trauma-informed care good for the patient and the physician
Join AMA24 on the Gold Coast next month to be inspired by the latest insights in healthcare practice.