‘Bring more GPs to the bush’: RACGP With the Federal Election looming, the college has welcomed promises to boost the rural workforce but says there is a long way to go.
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.
New research highlights rural diabetes gaps It found rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with diabetes face greater health risks, urging action on equitable care.
Coalition vows $100 million for rural healthcare The election promise includes upgrading regional medical training facilities and regional medical Commonwealth Supported Places.
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’.
Calls for ‘targeted and tailored’ solutions for rural health As Federal Election promises from all sides continue to roll in, the RACGP’s Rural Chair is concerned regional healthcare is being overlooked.
Trust in digital healthcare ‘poorly measured’: Study From electronic records to wearable devices and AI, do we really understand how much trust patients and doctors put in digital healthcare?