01 Dec 2025
Queensland Leads in Adult ADHD Treatment
From next Monday, all GPs in Queensland will be empowered to initiate, adjust and continue medication for adults with ADHD, making the Sunshine State the first in Australia to enable this level of care.
01 Dec 2025
NSW Cancer Survival Rates Reach Record High
More people in NSW are surviving cancer, with five-year survival now at 73%, thanks to better treatments and early detection. While challenges remain for Aboriginal communities and disadvantaged groups, ongoing support, trials, and prevention programmes are giving hope to many.
28 Nov 2025
NT AMA to Join Federal Body in Landmark Move
The Northern Territory AMA is preparing to formally become a branch of the federal Australian Medical Association (AMA), a change expected to provide the NT with enhanced resources, improved operational efficiency, and stronger local advocacy.
28 Nov 2025
Support at Home Thin Markets Grants – Round 2 Now Open
Applications are open for Round 2 of the Support at Home Thin Markets Grant (2025–26), designed to help older Australians access high-quality, affordable in-home care in areas where services are limited.
28 Nov 2025
Disability Royal Commission Progress Report 2025
The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) Progress Report 2025 has been released, providing an update on the actions taken by Commonwealth, state, and territory governments in response to the 222 recommendations from the DRC final report.
28 Nov 2025
President’s Update: Ahpra, Digital Health, and AMA NT
As the year draws to a close, it always feels like calendars are bursting with last-minute meetings, despite our best efforts to stay organised. But we’re nearly there.
28 Nov 2025
When a Doctor Seeks Help: Supporting Colleagues in Crisis
Recent reports of young doctors tragically dying by suicide have highlighted the crucial role GPs play when treating fellow medical professionals in distress.
28 Nov 2025
Regular GP tied to reduced preventable hospitalisations, new data shows
New national figures reveal a sharp rise in the cost of potentially avoidable hospital admissions, while fresh research suggests that simply having a regular GP could significantly cut those numbers.
28 Nov 2025
Mandatory Reporting: RACGP Moves to Clarify Rules and Ease GP Anxiety
Mandatory reporting remains a source of worry for many GPs, particularly those seeking care for their own health.
27 Nov 2025
AMA Seeks Feedback on Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme
The AMA will soon send members a short survey to gather feedback on the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS).