Calls for ‘targeted and tailored’ solutions for rural health As Federal Election promises from all sides continue to roll in, the RACGP’s Rural Chair is concerned regional healthcare is being overlooked.
Practical details of new bulk billing program revealed New DoHAC factsheets explain how the controversial incentives program will work, how GPs’ earnings could change, and accreditation exemptions.
Study suggests answer to reducing RSV hospital admissions Research evaluating the effectiveness of RSV vaccination among babies in WA has found a significant reduction in hospital admissions.
In Practice: Member meet-up with RACGP President Connect with the President and NSW&ACT Chair about key developments, advocacy plans and the college’s latest initiatives.
Federal Budget 2025–26: Full breakdown for GPs Here is the detail of the significant healthcare commitments in the last Budget before the Federal Election – and what they mean for general practice.
General practice pilot to ease ‘significant impacts’ of hay fever To boost low adherence to treatments, a new trial aims to support GPs through a tailored education toolkit used alongside daily nasal spray.
RACGP embarks on regional road trip The college is on the ground in regional NSW, touring clinics and chatting to local GPs and patients about how to improve rural healthcare.
Queensland makes pharmacy prescribing permanent The RACGP has called out the decision to make the pilot programs a permanent fixture, raising concerns about patient safety and the precedent it sets.
Australian General Practice Research Foundation launches The Foundation aims to empower GPs to ‘drive innovation and develop real-world solutions’, with grant applications now open.
In Practice: 2025 flu vaccines arriving early April Delivery of Sanofi’s VaxiGrip Tetra vaccine for this year’s influenza season is expected to arrive within weeks, the DoHAC confirmed.