Doctors establish ‘parallel health system’ for those fleeing Gaza A network of 500 medical professionals has rallied to rollout free healthcare to refugees unable to access Medicare, creating lifesaving change.
RACGP calls for end to immigration detention Advocates hope a new position statement, released on World Refugee Day, will pave the way for better care of Australia’s most marginalised patients.
Why are some Ukrainian refugees being denied Medicare? Unlike other refugees, such as recent humanitarian arrivals from Afghanistan, many are facing a hefty bill for basic medical care.
Major update to immigration detention healthcare standards The new standards offer a template for accredited quality care and risk-management in Australian immigration detention facilities.
RACGP calls on Government to return Biloela family to Australia President Dr Karen Price says there are long-term health impacts associated with indefinite detention that must be considered.
‘Because we are trusted’: Managing COVID in disadvantaged groups GPs share their experiences and strategies for managing those affected by addiction and family violence, and people from refugee backgrounds.
Refugee and asylum seeker health Hosts Dr Billy Stoupas and Dr Gill Singleton are joined by Dr Kate Walker, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Refugee Health network and one of the authors of the Australian Refugee Health Desktop Guide.
‘Risk of further deaths’ following Medevac repeal Jacqui Lambie’s vote allowed the Government to narrowly pass its legislation following what have been called ‘secret’ negotiations.
Peak medical bodies united in support of Medevac law The RACGP has joined medical colleges around Australia in calling on Federal Parliament to maintain existing laws.
RACGP provides in-principle support for continuance of Medevac laws The RACGP expressed support for the intent of the Medevac legislation at a Senate hearing this week.