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General practice ‘not recognised’ in mental health agreement

General practice ‘not recognised’ in mental health agreement

The RACGP says the Productivity Commission’s review of a new national agreement must include the crucial role GPs play in mental health care.


GPs emphasise the power of social prescribing

GPs emphasise the power of social prescribing

The college has called for more investment into non-medical activities to boost wellbeing, particularly in more remote areas of Australia.
 


In Practice: EOIs for Practice Owners Conference presentations

In Practice: EOIs for Practice Owners Conference presentations

Expressions of interest are now open to present at the RACGP’s annual conference for current and aspiring practice owners.


CMO renews warnings of vaccine misinformation

CMO renews warnings of vaccine misinformation

And as childhood immunisation rates fall, one GP says attempts to debunk the spread of misinformation are like ‘a drop in the ocean’.


President and Premier hit the parkrun trail

President and Premier hit the parkrun trail

The SA Premier and Health Minister joined the RACGP President and Adelaide GPs to showcase the benefits of parkrun and encourage social prescribing.


Meet Australia’s new Rural Health Commissioner

Meet Australia’s new Rural Health Commissioner

Professor Jenny May will address the RACGP Rural Member Forum next week, sharing her insights and plans for the future of regional healthcare.


Prime Minister vows to ban kids from social media

Prime Minister vows to ban kids from social media

Federal legislation will be introduced this year to stop children, potentially as old as 16, from accessing the platforms.


Bid to ban social media for children gains momentum

Bid to ban social media for children gains momentum

GP experts have backed a push to ban kids under 14 from having social media accounts, with hopes it will reduce mental health-related impacts.


RACGP thanks outgoing Rural Health Commissioner

RACGP thanks outgoing Rural Health Commissioner

Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart served in the role for nearly four years and will be replaced by fellow GP, Professor Jenny May.


Aggressive responses likely crystalise vaccine uncertainty: Study

Aggressive responses likely crystalise vaccine uncertainty: Study

Online misinformation has often been blamed for the spike in vaccine hesitancy, but is social media abuse just as damaging?


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