Laying future foundations through training and research Training and research remains ‘critical’ to securing the general practice workforce, says Melbourne University’s Dean of Medicine.
Reports of ‘million-dollar’ GP packages labelled canary in the workforce coalmine The Shire of Quairading is the latest local council to dig into its own pockets in a desperate attempt to source a GP – but the RACGP Rural Chair predicts it will not be the last.
AHPRA fast-tracks IMG pathway to boost workforce The move follows strong RACGP advocacy and will see the medical workforce bolstered at a time of critical need.
Mixed response to state’s GP workforce solutions The RACGP has welcomed a $32 million package to support GPs in training but is dismayed at the prospect of another pharmacy prescribing trial.
MPs bridge political divide to address GP crisis A new nonpartisan Parliamentary Friends of General Practice group will aim to find solutions for the serious issues plaguing primary care in Australia.
Reform momentum continues at medical students’ meeting There was a sense of the need for ‘real change’ at a meeting called to address the dwindling number of students choosing general practice.
General Practice Crisis Summit: Key outcomes High-level solutions were discussed in working groups and summarised into recommendations to inform the RACGP White Paper.
Massive shortage in projected care workforce flagged Workers required to care for Australia’s most vulnerable may fall short by more than 200,000 people by 2050, a new report has warned.
Boosting GP numbers ‘highest’ healthcare priority The pronouncement follows reports of an ongoing ‘great resignation’ within general practice, as the pandemic fallout continues.
WA tour to help tackle rural crisis College leadership met with rural members as part of advocacy efforts to address the state’s general practice ‘workforce crisis’.