24 Oct 2025
Are GP numbers going where they’re really needed?
Behind that consultation room door lies the most effective 15 minutes our health system has to offer,’ says one doctor ahead of his GP25 keynote.
23 Oct 2025
RACGP launches new resources to support GPs ahead of Medicare changes
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a comprehensive suite of resources to help members prepare for major changes to Medicare, which take effect from 1 November.
23 Oct 2025
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Provider Readiness Checklist
From 1 November 2025, the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will operate under the new Aged Care Act 2024.
23 Oct 2025
Breastfeeding Found to Lower Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk
Breastfeeding not only benefits babies but may also provide long-term protection for mothers.
22 Oct 2025
Melbourne General Practices Targeted in Ongoing Crime Spree
Victoria Police have issued a security warning for general practices following a series of break-ins in which thieves have stolen payment terminals and processed thousands of dollars in fraudulent claims.
22 Oct 2025
Applications Open for 2025–26 Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Scholarships
Victorian mental health professionals can now apply for financial support to advance their studies and careers through the 2025–26 Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Scholarship Program.
22 Oct 2025
National Roadshow Highlights Rural Generalism for Future GPs
Medical students from across Australia have gained hands-on experience in rural general practice through a series of workshops, skills sessions, and immersive tours held across the Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia in October.
22 Oct 2025
Socioeconomic Disadvantage Tied to Higher Risk of Chronic Disease
New Australian research has found that low socioeconomic status is a major risk factor for nine out of 10 common chronic diseases, underscoring the challenges faced by GPs working in disadvantaged communities.
22 Oct 2025
Have Your Say on the Next Indigenous Health Research Fund Grant
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is seeking input on the upcoming grant opportunity under the Indigenous Health Research Fund, which invests $160 million in Indigenous-led research addressing health priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
21 Oct 2025
Bankstown Urgent Care Clinic Welcomes First Paramedic to the Team
The Bankstown Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has made a milestone appointment by welcoming a paramedic to its team, marking a first for Medicare Urgent Care in Australia.
