New subsidy for GP mental health training Rural and remote GPs are encouraged to apply for a $600 training subsidy, designed to equip them with tools to better support their patients.
Changes coming to MBS telehealth regulations The changes, coming into effect from 1 November, will be tied to a patient’s registered MyMedicare practice.
In Practice: RACGP Foundation grants now open More than $700,000 in funding is being made available to support upcoming general practice research projects.
RACGP backs vision for national hepatitis strategies The college has put forward recommendations to strengthen the draft 2023–30 strategies and ensure targets are met.
In Practice: Practice Owners National Conference Registrations are now open for the RACGP’s conference – where GP practice owners can connect and learn more about running their business.
New resource to help GPs manage patients with dementia A newly launched advice service offers clinicians direct email access to psychogeriatricians and geriatricians.
In Practice: Temporary telehealth exemption Until at least 31 March, high-risk COVID patients seeking PCR testing will not need to have an established clinical relationship to access telehealth.
In Practice: Mental health training subsidy extended GPs can access subsidised Focussed Psychological Strategies training until 30 June 2023, valued at $600.
Call for more support for GPs to address mental health crisis Demand for mental health services is soaring but capacity to help is lagging. Can GPs bridge the gap?
New subsidy for GP mental health training With many parts of Australia struggling with COVID-19, the support has been described as more important than ever.