ACT Labor commits to training and payroll tax relief The RACGP welcomes the party’s election vows, including expanding GPs’ role in ADHD diagnosis and bulk-billing incentives.
Fresh fears for new expedited pathway readiness Just weeks away from the launch of AHPRA’s new fast-tracked IMG program, the RACGP says details of its systems, processes, and resources remain unclear.
Expert urges GPs to make time for self-care amid burnout GPs must ‘re-evaluate how we design our work day’, and look after themselves, not just their patients, says one GP24 keynote speaker.
‘A moment to be proud’: 215 new Victorian Fellows The state’s workforce will be boosted by more than 200 new specialist GPs, as the RACGP graduates celebrate their new fellowships.
RACGP launches Queensland election platform The college is calling on the next State Government to commit $56 million to incentivise 2000 GPs in training, and to cut red tape.
In Practice: Have your say on MBS Online The DoHAC is encouraging GPs to share their views on the website’s functionality and user experience to help shape its future.
Queensland welcomes 105 new GP Fellows The new specialist GPs will provide essential healthcare to their communities and were celebrated alongside four award recipients.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners milestone In a ‘fantastic achievement’ 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners are now registered with AHPRA.
RACGP demands adequate funding for GP-led disability care teams The college has doubled down on its push for increased rebates and properly funded multidisciplinary teams, with GPs at the centre.
Consultants of sting: Attitudes towards primary care in dire straits As a final-year medical student, Sasenie Jayanetty shares her insights on the future of general practice from the perspective of a next-generation doctor.