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Tour to see ‘amazing’ new GPs flags need for rural boost

Tour to see ‘amazing’ new GPs flags need for rural boost

A RACGP delegation has been left excited by the enthusiasm of regional Victorian recruits but urged MPs to heed calls to fix the GP shortage.


Forum explores GPs’ futures, seeks shortage solutions

Forum explores GPs’ futures, seeks shortage solutions

The inaugural SA Future GP Forum has resulted in several targeted ideas to entice more future doctors to become regional GPs.


Single Employer Model expanded in Queensland

Single Employer Model expanded in Queensland

A new four-year pilot will see the State Government employ 60 GP trainees, giving them entitlements akin to those training in a hospital.


GPs in training jump 31% in WA

GPs in training jump 31% in WA

Almost 200 doctors will begin training in 2025, but WA still faces a ‘unique challenge’ with less GPs per person than in Victoria and NSW.


GPs in training pay discrepancies laid bare

GPs in training pay discrepancies laid bare

New data shows 55% of GPs in training earn less money than in their last year in a pre-vocational hospital position – a trend one GP expert labelled a ‘huge concern’.


GPs in training jump by 34% in SA

GPs in training jump by 34% in SA

This includes 60% more GPs training on a rural pathway, and while the RACGP welcomed the rise, it says ‘more must be done’.


Devastated mother calls for free meningococcal B vaccine rollout

Devastated mother calls for free meningococcal B vaccine rollout

After Stacey Chater’s son died suddenly from the disease, she has been advocating for greater vaccine access – a call backed by the RACGP.


‘Life is too short’: The rewards of being a rural generalist

‘Life is too short’: The rewards of being a rural generalist

A dual holder of rural generalism, Dr Mahmoud Al-Najjar shares his story of travelling around Australia, enjoying all his career has to offer.


Lack of incentives fuelling GP shortfall: RACGP

Lack of incentives fuelling GP shortfall: RACGP

A ‘lack of investment’ leaves Canberra as Australia’s worst capital for GP access, while incentives in Tasmania bolster GP numbers.


Incentives prove successful in attracting new GPs

Incentives prove successful in attracting new GPs

New data shows the difference incentive payments make to enticing GPs to the profession, as the RACGP calls for 1500 more places to be funded.


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