RACGP 2022 state award winners revealed GPs, supervisors, GPs in training, and general practices have been recognised for their contribution to Australian healthcare.
Inaugural Chair of RACGP NT revealed Dr Sam Heard has taken on the role of Interim Chair, saying he will fight for changes to improve patient care.
‘I came back as soon as I could’: Why this GP in training is staying rural As applications for the college’s new Rural Generalist Fellowship open, newsGP speaks to Dr Ellie Woodward about the ‘incredible’ draw of the country.
Connecting with Country: Alice Springs visit continues A tour of the RFDS and joining a storytelling circle with a local Indigenous Elder has helped strengthen RACGP links with rural NT.
New RACGP NT Faculty to provide ‘a voice and platform for GPs’ The RACGP Board and executive team gathered in Alice Springs to celebrate the inaugural NT Faculty and 30 years of rural health advocacy.
RACGP leadership investigate NT workforce issues College board members have travelled to Alice Springs to meet with local practitioners and discuss how to address the territory’s GP shortage.
RACGP urges action on NT COVID-19 spread Hospitalisations are rising in the territory, with doctors concerned about complacency and the knock-on effects for primary care.
Northern Territory medical tour ‘a reminder of your purpose’ A seven-day medical study tour on The Ghan is being run in Alice Springs and Uluru in June 2022.
NT tour first step in addressing workforce shortage The RACGP will continue to take a more ‘hands on’ approach to longstanding workforce issues, writes Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.
Call to improve healthcare access in Katherine answered The town’s only general practice closed last year, but it has now secured a new locally delivered service.