Further push for ‘better GP integration’ in disaster management Long after a disaster ends, GPs remain as an integral community support. But how can their role be better integrated and recognised?
Fight ramps up to formalise GPs’ disaster response role The RACGP say GPs should be integrated into emergency response plans, after doctors were turned away from evacuation centres due to poor planning.
‘Really traumatic’: One clinic’s story of survival following devastating floods For 70 years, the Keen Street Clinic has served the Lismore community during sickness and trauma. Despite having lost ‘everything’, the team is determined to rebuild.
GPs scramble to navigate vaccine rollouts amid worsening floods Ripped up carpet, towels on the floor and telehealth: How GPs have kept serving their community, even as the torrential rain covering large parts of Australia shows no sign of stopping.
Tackling community trauma after disasters In the lead-up to bushfire season, GPs are being encouraged to take up training to support children and families affected by natural disasters.
GPs should be central to disaster relief: RACGP The college has called for governments to better utilise primary care when natural disasters strike.
Localised disaster planning key to tackling ‘scary’ season ahead GPs and Primary Health Networks are bracing for a major natural disaster season, with fires likely to follow the drought.
New study highlights significance of resilience training A world-first study shows that online resilience training can make a significant impact to the mental health and wellbeing of emergency workers.
Answering the call: Mental health in police and emergency services A new survey paints a vivid picture of how police, fire, ambulance and state emergency service employees are impacted by their profession.