08 Feb 2024
Allied health scholarships provide hospital workforce boost
Thirty-three graduate allied health professionals are starting work in Tasmanian hospitals as part of the Allied Health Scholarship Program.
08 Feb 2024
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health and Wellbeing
The AMA maintains that those who are seeking, or have been granted asylum in Australia have the right to receive rapid access to high quality, culturally appropriate and comprehensive healthcare.
08 Feb 2024
Payroll tax fears trigger emergency meeting
The NSW Government has scheduled an urgent meeting with RACGP representatives to discuss the issue, but Victoria appears to have dug its heels in.
08 Feb 2024
Rapid increase in cryptosporidiosis cases hits Queensland
Health authorities are urging Queenslanders to prioritise good hygiene habits and not use swimming pools, water parks, and other recreational water facilities for two weeks after experiencing diarrhoea symptoms amid a recent spike in cryptosporidiosis cases.
08 Feb 2024
Key health leaders launch Rethink Sugary Drink alliance position statement
The AMA joined other health leaders this week to call for a 20 per cent health levy on sugary drink manufacturers.
08 Feb 2024
AMA submission calls for total ban on adverse genetic test results by life insurers
The Australian Medical Association has called for an end to genetic discrimination in life insurance.
08 Feb 2024
Next AMA member webinar to look at budget and Vision for Australia’s Health
February’s webinar is only a few weeks away.
08 Feb 2024
LGBTQIASB+ Health Position Statement
The AMA has updated its LGBTQIASB+ health position statement.
08 Feb 2024
Ahpra social media guidelines
Ahpra have provided updated social media guidelines for doctors.
08 Feb 2024
Report on Government Services released
The Productivity Commission’s latest Report on Government Services has provided new insights into healthcare in Australia.