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.
Disaster recovery In this episode, hosts Dr Gillian Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas discuss the vital role GPs play in frontline disaster recovery. During and after pandemics and natural disasters, the focus on protecting and supporting the lives and health of individuals and communities is often at the cost of GPs’ own wellbeing and business continuity. Sharing his experience from both sides, guest Dr Michael Clements offers advice to support GPs and communities.
What does a resilient community look like? The decision to stay or leave a community in the aftermath of bushfire can play a vital role in a person’s road to recovery.
PIP payments for those affected by bushfire A number of measures have been implemented to support general practices and other healthcare services directly touched by bushfires.
Coping with horror: The long game of recovery Once the devastating firefronts are gone, GPs will be called on to help their patients and communities deal with the ongoing trauma.
New financial year: What GPs need to know With a number of key legislative changes to be implemented from 1 July, newsGP breaks down the ones that will affect general practice.
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.
‘Renewal from the ashes’: Ten years on from Black Saturday Survivors and healthcare professionals reflect on the impacts of the disaster, including the long and complicated recovery.