03 May 2023
Independent reviewer selected to lead review of WCHN cochlear implant program
An external review commissioned in March by the State Government into the cochlear implant program at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital is now underway, after it was found a number of chidren had potential issues with implant mapping.
02 May 2023
Lung Foundation Australia welcomes investment in a National Targeted Lung Cancer Screening Program
Today’s announcement of a National Targeted Lung Cancer Screening Program is a momentous step forward for all Australians.
02 May 2023
Have your say on the Diverse Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework
The Victorian Government is seeking further input to help improve mental health and wellbeing within diverse communities.
02 May 2023
How will the vaping crackdown impact GPs?
A host of new restrictions should make e-cigarettes less available, potentially leading to more patients seeking prescriptions – and help quitting vapes.
02 May 2023
GPs now able to bulk order bowel cancer screening kits
The new alternative access model aims to reduce barriers by allowing GPs to hand kits directly to eligible patients during consultations.
02 May 2023
National Doctors Health and Wellbeing Leadership Alliance
AMACDT Chair Dr Hannah Szewczyk represented doctor training members at the inaugural meeting of the National Doctors Health and Wellbeing Leadership Alliance (NLA) on 14 April.
02 May 2023
Message from the Chair
Doctor wellbeing issues are again forming a significant part of our advocacy work. I recently attended the DRS4DRS National Leadership Alliance Workshop looking to progress the Every Doctor Every Setting Framework.
02 May 2023
Trainee Forum Communique – College Initiatives to Support Flexible Training
The communique for the first trainee forum of 2023 on flexibility in training is now available.
02 May 2023
Have your say about disability inclusive medical education
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and Western Sydney University are exploring the barriers and facilitators to inclusive medical education and practice.