New funding for medicines discovery centre The Federal Government has pledged $25 million to ‘turn scientific discoveries into new medicines faster’.
Quality of home care providers for older Australians under fire As the Government announces a funding boost for home care packages to tackle a bloated waiting list, the quality of providers has come under scrutiny.
A plan to boost youth health in Sydney The Inner West Sydney Youth Health and Wellbeing Plan aims to help young people achieve better access to services specific to their needs.
Using traditional knowledge systems to improve health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait men The Federal Government has announced funding for an initiative designed to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are involved in their communities’ health and wellbeing services.
Study finds modifiable risk factors may have impact on dementia A large-scale research project analysing the global burden of dementia places strong emphasis on the importance of preventive healthcare.
Using GP feedback to better support refugee health An academic post and roles as a medical educator gave general practice registrar Dr Timothy Wittick the opportunity to publish his research.
MYEFO: What’s in it for general practice? The RACGP reviewed expense measures in the 2018–19 MYEFO and developed an overview of new initiatives and changes to existing programs.
Funding to boost instant testing and treatment for syphilis outbreak An ongoing infectious syphilis outbreak has prompted the Federal Government to more than double its funding to combat the issue.
Racism in primary healthcare: A conversation with June Oscar Dr Tim Senior discusses racism in healthcare with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO.
Keeping Christmas safe As rates of family violence increase over the holidays, it is important to remember that Christmas is not a happy occasion for all.