‘Ground-breaking’ evaluation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary healthcare The evaluation will establish up to 20 location-based studies to collect information from various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services around the country.
GP mental health consultations continuing to rise The latest Mental health services in Australia report highlights the most common mental health problems seen in general practice.
RACGP backs call for medical transfer of asylum seekers and refugees The RACGP has commended Dr Kerryn Phelps on her bill designed to provide better medical care for people being held on Nauru and Manus Island.
Prick and a Pint: Growing men’s health literacy, one group at a time newsGP looks at an innovative community health program that aims to empower men to take control of their own health.
What is it really like for overseas doctors settling in Australia? Dr Edwin Kruys writes about his journey from the Netherlands to Far North Queensland.
Major life expectancy gap among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people There is a difference of six to seven years between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas compared to those living in major cities.
New Quality Standards for Aged Care released The updated standards are part of reforms designed to improve the way aged care is delivered in Australia, but the RACGP’s Vice President is cautious about the impact they may have on the sector.
New funding for drug and alcohol treatment in SA South Australian drug and alcohol treatment services are set to receive $20 million in funding from the Federal Government.
Minimising violence in the healthcare setting New data shows that GPs and other healthcare workers are high on the list of people who may experience occupational violence.
Closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health Eye health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is on track to achieve equity with non-Indigenous Australians by 2020.