21 Feb 2023
‘GPs can no longer subsidise care’: Bulk billing hits lowest mark in a decade
Fresh figures show general practice bulk-billing rates continue to slide as the Department of Health releases new details for the first time.
21 Feb 2023
Members appointed to Interim Regional Bodies for Mental Health
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System recommended a shift to a new approach to mental health and wellbeing across the state, placing communities across
20 Feb 2023
Young people eligible for free catch-up vaccination against HPV
With a national decrease in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates over the pandemic, parents are reminded their child is eligible for a free HPV vaccine if they missed their scheduled Year 7 School Immunisation Program clinic
20 Feb 2023
Stay safe in the heat this week
South Australians are being reminded to keep cool and stay healthy in the heat, as warmer weather is forecast for the state this week
20 Feb 2023
A journey of change’: RACGP to march in Mardi Gras parade
The college will be well represented at the event, featuring on the ‘Pride in Medicine and Surgery’ float for the first time
20 Feb 2023
ACNP welcomes Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Pilot in Western Australia
ACNP welcomes Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Pilot in Western Australia
20 Feb 2023
Public consultation now open: National Silicosis Prevention Strategy and Action Plan
As concern regarding silicosis escalates, Lung Foundation Australia, on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, has opened public consultation for a National Silicosis Prevention Strategy (NSPS) 2023-2028 and accompanying National Action Plan (NAP)
20 Feb 2023
Lismore GP welcomes primary care disaster funding
Health service providers impacted by last year’s floods are set to share $5 million in government grants, but more support is likely needed.
20 Feb 2023
RACGP to help lead mental health reform
President Dr Nicole Higgins will be attending a special workshop alongside Ministers Mark Butler and Emma McBride to propose solutions involving general practice.
17 Feb 2023
Learn about MRFF grant assessment processes at our next MRFF Webinar
We invite you to join our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Webinar at 2:00pm (AEDT) on 15 March 2023.