03 Feb 2023

Notice of change to COVID-19 Surveillance Report

The move to fortnightly reporting is in line with the current low risk level of COVID-19 in the Tasmanian community

03 Feb 2023

Advertised call for submissions open for new mental health and wellbeing locals

More Victorians will be closer to getting the care they need sooner and closer to their families, carers and supporters

03 Feb 2023

Survey shows positive signs for GPs in training

The results of this year’s Medical Training Survey are broadly encouraging for general practice, but there are a few concerning trends

03 Feb 2023

Strengthening Medicare report recommends funding longer consultations

Greater investment to support multidisciplinary teams in general practice has also been proposed, but increased Medicare rebates are not mentioned.

03 Feb 2023

ACNP welcomes strengthening Medicare announcements

ACNP welcomes strengthening Medicare announcements

03 Feb 2023

Pharmacy led pushes for extended, independent scope of practice threaten to erode the quality of primary health care provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health organisation (NACCHO) represents 145 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations nationally.

03 Feb 2023

World Cancer Day – Closing the Care Gap

The avoidable mortality rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is over 3 times that of other Australians.

03 Feb 2023

Paracetamol pack sizes likely to be reduced: TGA

A decision to change the Poisons Standard and cut maximum pack sizes in supermarkets and pharmacies is now going out to consultation.

02 Feb 2023

"Welcome to 2023 webinar for AMA members"

AMA President Professor Steve Robson and Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen invite members to take part in an interactive webinar this month.