Experts welcome vow to combat smoking and lung cancer rates The Federal Opposition has pledged $40 million towards smoking cessation and the fight against lung cancer.
Government boost of more than $50 million for women’s health The Federal Government has announced $52.2 million in funding with the launch of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030.
GPs call for redirection of $28 million for urgent care centres Funding for four new urgent care centres in Western Australia is under the spotlight over concerns around fairness and fragmentation of care.
Budget reply ‘a missed opportunity’ The RACGP believes Labor’s response ‘fails to recognise the vital role of general practice in every Australian community’.
What does the Federal Budget mean for general practice? GPs had high hopes for a major reinvestment in general practice, but RACGP analysis shows primary care still needs greater levels of funding.
Federal Budget: RACGP calls for more to be done in general practice President Dr Harry Nespolon said greater investment is needed to improve primary care and patient health outcomes.
GPs around Australia getting political With the Federal Election looming, Australia’s GPs are campaigning for change.
GPs on frontline of $9.1 billion battle Demand for mental health care continues to grow, with 2.4 million Australians receiving Medicare-subsidised services in 2016–17.
RACGP President calls on GPs to take action ahead of Federal Election Dr Harry Nespolon wants members to advocate and increase awareness of the issues affecting Australia’s GPs and their patients.
Millions in funding for national action plan for lung conditions The funding came on the same day a Queensland audit identified nearly 100 stonemasons with the potentially fatal lung disease silicosis.