What has been promised for GPs this election? From promise to policy: As Australians cast their vote, here’s a reminder of what was promised for GPs during the Federal Election campaign.
Calls for recognition of ‘isolated’ rural challenges as GP quits The owner of the only GP clinic in a rural Queensland town has made the decision to leave as years of a work–life juggle takes its toll.
Toowoomba hosts first RACGP Fellowship ceremony The 57 new Fellows and two Rural Generalists of the RACGP have been congratulated as they embark on their careers.
Funding warning as bulk-billing clinic closes One of Canberra’s last fully bulk-billed clinics has entered voluntary administration after struggling to cover costs and attract enough GPs.
GPs missed in $1 billion mental health promise Labor’s Federal Election commitment to create ‘more free mental health services’ includes new dedicated walk-in clinics, but the college fears this will only further fragment care.
Drug summit report reveals points for reform Building a better trained workforce is among its recommendations, with GPs calling for recognition of their ‘life-saving role’.
What does the RACGP’s plan for general practice mean for you? ‘Now is the time’: The college has launched its strategic plan for the next five years, with general practice sustainability a key focus.
DPA changes ‘take doctors away from rural areas’ The Federal Government says its plan to expand Distribution Priority Areas has ‘no losers’, but the RACGP Rural Chair disagrees.
Australia’s use of locum GPs investigated Locums are essential to healthcare, but a report suggests better pay and conditions would help build a more permanent GP workforce.
RACGP demands GP recognition in allied health strategy The college says while allied health is part of a well-resourced general practice sector, it is a ‘missed opportunity’ if GPs are not enabled to remain at the centre of care teams.