Rose-Hunt Award 2018: Dr Evan Ackermann Dr Evan Ackermann is the recipient of the 2018 Rose-Hunt Award, the RACGP’s highest accolade.
Health of the Nation: What our politicians had to say Three of Australia’s key decision makers spoke at the launch of the RACGP’s second annual Health of the Nation report in Canberra last week.
Greg Hunt retains health ministry: Continuity a good thing, says RACGP President-elect Dr Harry Nespolon says he is looking forward to continuing the RACGP’s strong relationship with Greg Hunt, who has retained his position as Federal Health Minister.
Government to provide more mental health funding for rural and remote Australia The Federal Government has said it will provide funding in order to support the mental health of farmers, miners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural and remote areas.
New funding for research into flesh-eating Buruli ulcer As the flesh-eating scourge of the Buruli ulcer reaches epidemic levels in parts of Australia, the Federal and Victorian governments have announced the provision of medical research funding to help better understand the ulcer and reduce its spread.
Boost in federal funding for youth mental health The Federal Government will provide $100 million in funding to help Australian schools and communities assist young people experiencing challenges with mental health.