20 Nov 2025
RACGP Member Engagement Survey Closing Soon
RACGP members have one week left to complete the annual Member Engagement Survey, which closes on Friday 28 November 2025. Feedback helps the College improve advocacy, resources, and support for members.
20 Nov 2025
NSW Health Issues Measles Alert for Sydney Residents
NSW Health is warning the community to be vigilant for measles after a recent case was confirmed in Sydney.
20 Nov 2025
AMA Welcomes Federal Funding to Support Cohealth Services
The AMA has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of up to $1.5 million in emergency funding for Cohealth in Melbourne.
20 Nov 2025
AMA Holds Final Trainee Forum for 2025 on Supervision in Medical Training
The final AMA Trainee Forum for 2025, titled Trainee Perspectives on Best Practice in Supervision, was held earlier this month to explore challenges and opportunities in medical training supervision.
20 Nov 2025
AMA26 National Conference Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets for AMA26, taking place in Melbourne from 28–29 August 2026, are now available, with AMA members eligible for a 40% early-bird discount if they register before 31 January 2026.
20 Nov 2025
World AMR Awareness Week Warns of Growing Threat from Superbugs
World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week is highlighting the serious global health issue of drug-resistant infections and the importance of using antimicrobials responsibly.
20 Nov 2025
AMA Highlights Role of GPs in Thriving Kids Parliamentary Inquiry
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen participated in a Parliamentary Inquiry this week to talk about the Thriving Kids initiative, which is designed to create a national support system for children aged 0–8 who have mild to moderate developmental delays or autism.
20 Nov 2025
Complaints About AHPRA Reach Record Levels Amid Registration System Issues
Complaints to the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman (NHPO) surged 42% to a total of 980 in the 2024–25 financial year, driven largely by issues with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
20 Nov 2025
Federal Government Steps In to Keep cohealth GP Services Running — But Only Temporarily
The Federal Government has provided $1.5 million in urgent funding to cohealth, allowing GP-led services at its Fitzroy, Collingwood and Kensington clinics in Victoria to continue operating until July 2026.
20 Nov 2025
New Processes to Make Health and Medical Research More Inclusive
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are introducing changes to grant processes to improve health equity in Australia.