21 Dec 2023

Additional $15 million in 2023-24 for CHSP ad hoc grant opportunity

An additional $15 million in 2023-24 is now available for the CHSP ad hoc grant opportunity (GO5672) to support providers.

21 Dec 2023

Unseasonal increase in respiratory infections hits Queensland

Queenslanders are urged to prioritise good hygiene habits this festive season amid an unseasonal surge in respiratory infections across the state.

21 Dec 2023

‘I thought I had Buckley’s chance of being a GP’

The Tasmanian RACGP GP of the Year, Dr Paul Hanson, only learned to read in grade three. He tells newsGP how dyslexia shaped his life and career.

21 Dec 2023

Be alert to the dangers of button batteries

Parents and guardians of young children are urged to be aware of the dangers of button batteries this festive season.

21 Dec 2023

In Practice: 1 January MBS changes

The new year will bring changes to Medicare Safety Net and smoking cessation MBS items.

21 Dec 2023

GPs crucial to fighting future pandemics: RACGP

The college is calling for recognition of GPs as frontline workers if a pandemic hits, while pleading with leaders to ‘cut us some slack’.

20 Dec 2023

Veterans’ Health: The year in review

A number of quiet endeavours have improved the ability of GPs to deliver care to Australia’s veterans and reduce concerns.

20 Dec 2023

GPs encouraged to make the most of Irish connection

One doctor's early medical years in Australia – and subsequent return decades later – have pushed him to urge others to follow.

20 Dec 2023

No power, no reception, no worries for remote CCE candidate

Quick thinking, community spirit and resilience were all on display earlier this year when a tiny Top End town rallied to help its local doctor sit a vital exam.

20 Dec 2023

Rural Advanced Skills payment now open

GPs working outside of Australia’s major cities can earn up to $21,000 extra per year, thanks to a new Federal Government incentive program.