As holidaymakers arrive, what does COVID mean for rural services? What have we learned about COVID’s impact on rural health – and how can we maintain effective healthcare as tourism ramps up?
Vision issues remain for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people But one ophthalmologist applauds the work of rural and remote GPs in reducing the rates of diabetic retinopathy through primary care measures.
RACGP welcomes fast-tracked IMG visas to tackle rural workforce issues Overseas-trained GPs will be able to expedite their visa applications as part of Australia’s COVID recovery efforts.
Rural generalism Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas get to the heart of the rural general practice story and discuss the issues surrounding regional health in Australia.
Australia’s rural communities to benefit from $115m funding injection The extension of the Rural Health Outreach Fund promises to bring doctors and health professionals to patients in remote areas.
More junior doctors opting for rural generalism Applications for the RACGP’s Rural Generalist Pathway are on the rise.
Rural women’s health receives boost The Federal Government has funded new research to improve access to contraception and medical abortion for rural and regional communities.
Life after winning an RACGP Rural Award With nominations for outstanding achievements in rural health open, newsGP checks in with past winners to see how life has changed.
‘It really is the time of the GP’: Q&A with new RACGP Rural Chair newsGP speaks with Dr Michael Clements about how he plans to support Australia’s rural and remote GPs during the ongoing pandemic.
RACGP offers mental health training for rural GPs The online psychological training programs will help GPs support patients affected by natural disasters and COVID-19.