In Practice: 2025 flu vaccines arriving early April Delivery of Sanofi’s VaxiGrip Tetra vaccine for this year’s influenza season is expected to arrive within weeks, the DoHAC confirmed.
‘Building a culturally safe workforce will go a long way’ On National Close the Gap Day, leaders reflect on work to address the barriers to health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Michael Kidd appointed CMO Professor Kidd, a GP, primary care researcher, and former RACGP President, will become Australia’s Chief Medical Officer on 1 June.
In Practice: RACGP Close the Gap Day event The theme, ‘Agency, Leadership, Reform’, highlights the role of leaders in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Date set for IMG English language test changes From 18 March, AHPRA changes will allow doctors from 30 countries to work in Australia without automatically having to complete the test.
Deprescribing campaign focuses on environmental gains Advocacy backed by the RACGP highlights the benefits of deprescribing to both patients and the planet.
Grants to entice registrars to the NT When a training stint grows into a deep community connection: Why this GP remains close to the Northern Territory.
GP-led research paves the way for greater aged care access The study is trialling a new video-enabled virtual care platform to improve access to general practice in aged care homes.
GPs advocate diversity and benefits of general practice From mobile clinics to hospital wards, the city to the bush, two GPs are endorsing the diversity of the profession for the Become a GP campaign.
RACGP–NACCHO agreement to ‘drive systemic change’ The organisations have signed an MoU to jointly advocate for effective healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.