Lismore GP welcomes primary care disaster funding Health service providers impacted by last year’s floods are set to share $5 million in government grants, but more support is likely needed.
Practices still struggling six months after flooding The RACGP has joined a host of healthcare organisations in calling for greater support to help flood-impacted healthcare services.
Paper cups for spacers, oxygen from dive shops: How Merimbula’s GPs cared for evacuees GPs, nurses and pharmacists worked together to pool scarce resources and provide care as the holiday town was threatened by fire.
GPs signing up to provide emergency locum relief amid bushfires But demand in bushfire-stricken areas is expected to grow significantly.
How can GPs best prepare for bushfires in an ‘era of disasters’? At a time when Australia is facing unprecedented levels of fire danger, GPs have a vital role to play during and after a disaster.
GPs lead community response to devastating Tasmanian bushfires Recent rain has brought relief, but GPs will likely be dealing with the fallout for a long time to come.
GPs band together to help as Townsville floods cause widespread devastation Scores of GPs have coordinated their own response to the devastating floods, providing vital care to a city inundated with a year’s worth of rain in a little over a week.
Heat and health: 2018 was Australia’s third hottest year on record As politicians argue over climate change policy, temperatures continue to rise – and GPs are at the forefront of treating people suffering the effects.
Telehealth in drought affected areas now covered by Medicare rebates For the first time, rural GPs in drought-affected areas will be able to bill Medicare for mental health consultations by phone.
Why we need to plan for the health impacts of drought Chair of RACGP Rural Dr Ayman Shenouda discusses steps GPs can take to plan for long-term health issues likely to arise from the drought gripping parts of Australia.