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Meet Australia’s new Rural Health Commissioner

Meet Australia’s new Rural Health Commissioner

Professor Jenny May will address the RACGP Rural Member Forum next week, sharing her insights and plans for the future of regional healthcare.


‘First meaningful commitment’: Coalition outlines rural health measures

‘First meaningful commitment’: Coalition outlines rural health measures

A suite of new commitments follows college advocacy to attract more doctors to remote areas – but will it be enough to keep them there?


Rural Health Commissioner Office extended

Rural Health Commissioner Office extended

Legislation will be introduced to enhance the scope of the Office, in a move the RACGP has described as a ‘big step forward’.


Making connections for better rural mental health

Making connections for better rural mental health

The struggles Megan Gomez saw in her community inspired her to develop a telehealth service so GPs can help patients more easily access psychologists.


Removing barriers to care for young onset dementia

Removing barriers to care for young onset dementia

Dr Wendy Kelso talks about helping people with young onset dementia access treatment, no matter where they live.


RFDS receives funding for rural and remote mental health services

RFDS receives funding for rural and remote mental health services

RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda applauds the decision – but urges the Government not to forget GPs working in the bush.


Major life expectancy gap among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Major life expectancy gap among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

There is a difference of six to seven years between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas compared to those living in major cities.


Federal Government aims to better target bulk-billing incentives for rural areas

Federal Government aims to better target bulk-billing incentives for rural areas

The geographic eligibility criteria for rurality will be updated to better reflect current population data.


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