RACGP speaks out to shape NDIS shake up The college has fronted a Parliamentary Inquiry into the Thriving Kids program, explaining how GPs can play a central role in the new scheme.
Flu cases reach all-time high As vaccination rates fall, 411,000 flu cases have been recorded in 2025, far surpassing the previous annual record of 365,000.
What do patients most value in a GP? A new report sheds light on how patients engage with the healthcare system, with 64% saying they feel ‘completely cared for’.
Antimicrobial resistance ‘outpacing advances in modern medicine’ The WHO has issued a dire health warning after finding AMR rose in more than 40% of monitored antibiotics in just six years.
In Practice: Supporting practitioners with restrictions An AHPRA webinar aims to help GPs nominated to undertake roles required by restrictions imposed on a practitioner’s registration.
UCC visits reach two million New Federal Government data shows the average number of visits to urgent care clinics has risen to almost 26,000 per week.
Hygiene poverty a ‘heartbreaking reality’ for millions Four million Australians are now unable to afford hygiene essentials, leading to a deterioration of their physical and mental health.
Antenatal visits key to reducing smoking, alcohol in pregnancy Women who have less than two antenatal visits are 15 times more likely to drink alcohol later in pregnancy, a study found.
Link between diet and mental health ‘extremely significant’ A study of 45,000 people found a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is linked to significantly reduced psychological distress.
Artificially sweetened soft drink ups diabetes risk: Study Australian researchers say drinking just one can a day could increase a patient's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 38%.