‘Inspire and empower’: Day one of GP24 One thousand delegates have gathered in Perth to hear about the future of general practice, as GP24 gets under way.
Record number of GPs in training to start in 2025 In a 20% jump from 2024, 1504 future GPs will kick off their training next year, reinforcing the need for investment to ensure this pipeline.
‘Not the solution’: RACGP signs joint statement against UCCs In renewed protest, the National Council of Primary Care Doctors warned the centres could create ‘permanent fragmentation of care’.
‘Be bold and brave’: RACGP President reflects As her two-year tenure draws to a close, Dr Nicole Higgins writes about the progress that has been achieved, and the hard work yet to come.
Surge in working-age people avoiding GP care due to cost More than 15% of patients aged 25–34 are holding off on a visit to their GP, reflecting the cohort’s absence from bulk-billing incentives.
‘There’s lots of growth and change that needs to happen’ What can you expect from the landmark ‘National guide to preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’ update?
In Practice: Member Engagement Survey reminder Members are encouraged to complete the 10-minute RACGP survey to ensure the issues that matter most to them are prioritised by the college.
Federal Health Minister to attend GP24 The RACGP says Mark Butler’s attendance at its annual conference in Perth ‘reflects the critical role of general practice’.
RSV vaccine added to national program To ensure ‘every single infant in Australia is protected’, a $174.5 million investment will see free vaccines for pregnant people available nationwide.
Payroll tax abolishment moves forward Queensland’s new Government is following through on its election commitment, as it begins the process of scrapping the tax.