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.
RACGP applauds investment in Rural Coordination Units A $27 million Government injection to boost the Rural Generalist Pathway marks an important step to support rural and remote GPs in training.
Government names new National Rural Health Commissioner The RACGP has welcomed the appointment of doctor and academic Associate Professor Ruth Stewart.
Rural Health Commissioner ‘worked tirelessly’ to close health gaps In his last day in the office for Australia’s inaugural National Rural Health Commissioner, Professor Paul Worley is leaving to plaudits.
Rural postcodes affecting access to treatment for eating disorders A recent survey has highlighted the extent of barriers faced by people outside of the city.
‘Flexibility and investment’ needed to address rural GP shortage RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda has responded to a parliament address about regional health being at a crisis point.
Rural Health Commissioner Office extended Legislation will be introduced to enhance the scope of the Office, in a move the RACGP has described as a ‘big step forward’.