NT tour first step in addressing workforce shortage The RACGP will continue to take a more ‘hands on’ approach to longstanding workforce issues, writes Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.
Call to improve healthcare access in Katherine answered The town’s only general practice closed last year, but it has now secured a new locally delivered service.
Medical tour a chance for ‘catharsis’ after difficult 2020 Dr Matt Young is leading a seven-day medical study tour from Alice Springs to Darwin that will give GPs insight into NT healthcare.
Closure of Katherine’s only general practice hits home for rural GPs Practice owner Dr Peter Spafford’s experience highlights Australia’s rural workforce challenges and their impact on local communities.
Critical care centre receives $67 million boost Australia’s ability to respond to disasters and health emergencies will benefit from the funding injection.
Cultural immersion in Kakadu Dr Krystyna de Lange talks to newsGP about her experiences at an Aboriginal cultural immersion camp in the Northern Territory.
Darwin measles outbreak ‘over’ NT Health believes it has contained the spread of the disease, which at one stage infected 30 people in 40 days.
Unique challenges and unique rewards: General practice in the NT Two GPs from the Northern Territory discuss the reasons behind shortages in their jurisdiction – and what they think might help to fix it.
Addressing suicide in the NT The Northern Territory Government has opened consultation on a review of its mental health strategic plan.
Victoria and Northern Territory: A tale of two health budgets The Victorian Government is tipping money into fixing the state’s mental health system and expanding hospitals, but the Northern Territory’s deteriorating financial outlook has meant limited new spending on health.