19 Nov 2025
Championing the Consumer Voice in Health and Medical Research
Mr David Heaney is bringing the perspective of consumers to the forefront of health and medical research. His advocacy is shaped by personal experience as a father of seriously ill children, driving a commitment to improving outcomes for patients and families.
19 Nov 2025
PBS Approved Suppliers: End-of-Year Closure Period for 2025
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has confirmed its end-of-year shutdown dates for 2025, along with key information for PBS approved suppliers preparing applications and notifications.
19 Nov 2025
OCEAN study set to provide fresh insights into primary care teams
A new research initiative is aiming to build on the work of the former BEACH study by gathering current information on how multidisciplinary primary care teams operate across Australia.
19 Nov 2025
More Australians are seeing their GP as new ABS data shows rising access
New national data shows Australians are finding it easier to see a GP when they need one, but the RACGP says continued investment in the GP workforce is essential to maintain this progress.
19 Nov 2025
GPs play a crucial role in stopping unnecessary antibiotic use
As Australia marks World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, experts are reminding the community that antibiotic resistance is rising and that general practice has a major role in preventing it.
19 Nov 2025
When to Add a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist in Type 2 Diabetes
Sponsored: Management considerations for patients on SGLT2 inhibitors with HbA1c above target.
18 Nov 2025
RACGP Updates Guidance for GPs on Health Apps
The RACGP has refreshed its guidance for general practitioners on recommending health apps, highlighting the importance of careful evaluation before suggesting them to patients.
18 Nov 2025
RACGP Raises Concerns Over Victorian Pharmacy Advertising Campaign
The RACGP has strongly criticised a new Victorian Government campaign encouraging patients to “get it at the chemist without a visit to the GP.”
16 Nov 2025
Time to Prioritise Brain Health in Midlife, Experts Say
With dementia now Australia’s leading cause of death, a GP specialising in cognitive health is calling for brain health checks to become a routine part of midlife medical care. As people live longer and risk factors accumulate, experts say early detection and prevention can no longer be overlooked.
14 Nov 2025
Pilot Program Targets Safer Medication Use in Aged Care
A new pilot study is aiming to improve the safety and effectiveness of medicines for older Australians living in aged care homes.