Fears for further surge in family violence this Christmas Historically, family violence incidents peak over the festive season – and that number is expected to skyrocket this year.
RACGP appoints its first ever Aboriginal Censor Dr Olivia O’Donoghue wants to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in the GP workforce.
How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines Healthy Australians should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week, according to new NHMRC guidelines.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health: Room for improvement A new report card details how health indicators are performing – with mental health and incarceration rates of key concern.
People with cancer not making advance care plans with their GP A new survey suggests less than 3% discuss end-of-life care with their doctor.
One in eight summer ED presentations relate to alcohol A nationwide ‘snapshot’ of emergency departments has laid bare the burden alcohol and methamphetamines place on Australian hospitals.
A decade of RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health The faculty has marked its 10-year anniversary with a book detailing its history, milestones and achievements.
Australia to become leader in understanding infectious disease It is hoped a new institute for infectious disease will improve capacity to respond to pandemics, but experts say GPs must be involved.
‘Making the invisible visible’: RACGP reconciliation action plan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders have hailed the college’s approach to enacting genuine change in the area of reconciliation.
General practice wait times ‘longer than acceptable’ for almost one in five Australians While most people rate their health and GP experiences positively, accessibility continues to vary depending on where they live, according to a new report.