05 May 2023
We want you to help us plan the 2024 national conference
Expressions of interest are sought for members to plan the 2024 AMA National Conference.
05 May 2023
Push for increased telehealth funding ahead of Budget
With the Federal Budget around the corner, the RACGP is reiterating calls to improve access and make it a permanent fixture of Medicare.
05 May 2023
New overdose report a ‘wake-up call’
Nearly 1800 drug-induced deaths were recorded in 2021 – equivalent to five per day – a new UNSW report has found.
05 May 2023
An ageing population and a GP workforce shortage: Is team-based care the answer?
newsGP speaks with a general practice where multidisciplinary care is the cornerstone of serving the needs of an increasingly complex patient cohort.
04 May 2023
PBAC to review FP 50 decision
Controls placed on GPs initiating PBS prescriptions of the commonly used paediatric asthma medicine will be revisited at the next intracycle meeting.
04 May 2023
Invitation to comment on proposed new Pharmacy Control (Fees) Regulations 2023
The Department of Health has developed proposed new Pharmacy Control (Fees) Regulations 2023 for consultation.
04 May 2023
Health of the Nation
Members are being reminded to participate in Australia’s largest general practice survey to help shape the college’s advocacy goals
04 May 2023
Priorities set for the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
The Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Roadmap and Implementation Plan are now available. The Mission is an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
04 May 2023
$7.5 million boost to hearing health research
The Australian Government has provided close to $7.5 million to support research into improving ear and hearing health. The grants fund 9 research projects focusing on the health and wellbeing of those living with hearing impairments and preventing hearing loss.
04 May 2023
"Opening Doors to Communication: $6.5 Million Provided for Children with Hearing Loss"
The Australian Government has provided $6.5 million to The Shepherd Centre, to address gaps in hearing services available to children with hearing loss. The funding will assist children and their families in New South Wales and Tasmania.