Where is Australia’s shared vision for primary care? With a federal election on the horizon, Dr Edwin Kruys argues for better collaboration in primary care.
RACGP releases 2019–20 pre-budget submission The college has outlined its recommendations for Federal Government commitments.
Government announces almost $100 million in new funding for GP aged care visits The funding is part of a $512 million commitment to primary healthcare within this week’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2018–19.
Victoria votes: A guide to the 2018 election health promises Breakdown of Labor, Coalition and Greens healthcare commitments.
Healthcare costs under scrutiny in South Australian budget The new South Australian Government has handed down its first budget, with healthcare costs under the microscope.
The NSW government has splashed cash for health in a big-spending budget NSW is spending billions on more nurses, doctors, hospitals, and mental health facilities and workers.
More hospital beds and nurses in Tasmanian budget, but little for preventive health Royal Hobart and Launceston General hospitals will benefit from the expansion.
Federal Government aims to better target bulk-billing incentives for rural areas The geographic eligibility criteria for rurality will be updated to better reflect current population data.
Boost to hospitals and nursing staff in Queensland state budget Hospitals will be expanded in the population hub of south-east Queensland and 3500 new nurses and midwives will be employed.
New funding to support clinical trials Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced a new plan for a national clinical trials process.