Free shingles vaccine rollout hits day-one roadblock Supply shortages are forcing eligible patients onto lengthening waitlists, but the DoH has said there is ‘no urgency’ as the program is ‘ongoing’.
Government rolls out free shingles vaccine Five million older and vulnerable Australians will have access to the new, and more effective, Shingrix vaccine from next month.
‘Drive change and shape the future of our profession’ Applications are now open for the RACGP Future Leaders Program, which arms GPs with the skills to influence and achieve change.
Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland The State Government will follow the lead of South Australia in offering free vaccination to infants and adolescents from next year.
Rural Australians absent from bowel cancer screening Bowel cancer screening is failing to reach Australia’s regional communities, according to a new study.
Funding boost for rural GP training welcomed Around 340 doctors will be funded to go on rural placements run through the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program.
In Practice: AGPT Academic Post applications now open Successful applicants will receive hands-on experience in teaching and research, while enhancing their skills in academia.
‘Historic’ funding changes for opioid dependency treatment Addiction GPs say the changes will help to reduce barriers when it comes to prescribing and access – and in the process reduce stigma.
Our adult vaccination program needs a shot in the arm Australia has enviable childhood vaccination rates, but the increasingly vulnerable adult population is being left behind, writes Dr Sarah Chu.
In Practice: Point-of-care ultrasound skills GPs interested in point-of-care ultrasound will soon have an opportunity to upskill via a full-day workshop.