The birth of a career in general practice research Dr Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis reflects on how her AGPT academic post led to a PhD and successful career in general practice research.
Funding boost and new aged care standards for older Australians The Federal Government has announced $106 million in funding to improve facilities and strengthen its aged care watchdog.
Inspiration and collegiality at primary care experience day The RACGP hosted the day as part of the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, with colleagues from various countries coming together to learn from each other’s experiences.
Workplace assistance the next step in endometriosis support The Federal Government has announced the development of workplace-specific materials to educate employers on the prevalence and impact of endometriosis.
Lend me your ear: New program targets hearing problems in NT children A new initiative will employ and train community members to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of ear disease and hearing problems in Northern Territory children.
RACGP to host a primary care experience day for international health conference The experience day offers an immersive general practice event and a chance for delegates from different areas of healthcare to share knowledge and perspectives.
Australia is drying up: Alcohol consumption at lowest levels since the ’60s New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Australia’s average rate of alcohol consumption is at its lowest since 1961–62.
Centre of research excellence awarded for reducing antibiotic resistance in primary care Reducing antibiotic prescribing can be a difficult problem for general practice, but a new $2.5 million centre of research excellence will assist by providing evidence-based research and training for GPs.
Advertisers put ‘health halo’ on alcohol products to attract consumers, researchers say Australian alcohol companies promote their products as ‘pure’, ‘fresh’, ‘natural’ and ‘sugar-free’ to encourage more health-conscious people to purchase them, according to new research.
RACGP Environmental and Social Governance investment policy As evidence of the planet’s changing environment continues to make itself clear, the RACGP is seeking member feedback to develop and finalise its Environmental and Social Governance investment policy.