26 Mar 2026
RACGP Wants GP Software to Include Social Health Checks
The RACGP says GP software needs an upgrade so doctors can track patients’ social and life situations from their very first visit. This includes loneliness, housing, finances, family support, and safety at home.
26 Mar 2026
RACGP Seeks Insights on Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
The RACGP is inviting members to share their experiences working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners.
25 Mar 2026
New Data Guides Targeted Skin Cancer Screening in Australia
A recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows how linked data is helping shape a national plan for targeted skin cancer screening.
25 Mar 2026
Rising Petrol Prices Make It Harder For People to See Their GP
High petrol and diesel prices are starting to affect everyday healthcare, with some patients swapping in‑person doctor visits for phone or video calls. Some GPs are now worried that people,especially in country areas may miss out on care because it costs too much to travel.
25 Mar 2026
AMA Calls for Action on Online Gambling After 1000 Days of Inaction
This week marks 1000 days since the Peta Murphy report recommended stronger action on online gambling advertising, but the federal government has yet to act. The AMA has released a statement urging immediate implementation of the report’s recommendations.
25 Mar 2026
AMA CAS Meeting Focuses on Prevention, Innovation and Medical Workforce
More than 100 medical leaders gathered in Canberra on Monday for the AMA’s annual Colleges, Associations and Societies (CAS) meeting to discuss key issues facing Australia’s healthcare system.
25 Mar 2026
AMA Highlights Urgent Action Needed on Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
Federal AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen recently attended the Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Commissioner (ITEC) Symposium in Canberra, where experts and officials discussed urgent measures to tackle Australia’s illicit tobacco market.
25 Mar 2026
Ahpra CEO Outlines Vision for Health Practitioner Regulation to 2031
Ahpra CEO Justin Untersteiner delivered the closing keynote at the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Conference in Melbourne on 25 March, unveiling the organisation’s new National Scheme Strategy.
25 Mar 2026
RACGP Urges NSW Government to Invest in GPs to Reduce Hospital Costs
The RACGP NSW&ACT has called on the New South Wales Government to tackle rising hospital costs by investing in general practice, which it says is the most efficient and effective part of the health system. The strategy focuses on better-connected GPs to keep patients healthy and out of hospital.
25 Mar 2026
Major Step Forward for Medication Management in Aged Care
All ten eNRMC software vendors have passed electronic prescribing assessments, marking a key milestone in modernising medication management in residential aged care homes.