Record-breaking growth in future GP numbers From 31 future GPs in the NT, to 56 in Tasmania and 359 in Queensland – the next generation of GPs has kicked off its training.
Free RSV vaccines for WA aged care residents An estimated 15,000 people are expected to get a subsidised Arexvy vaccine – a reform long advocated for by the RACGP.
RACGP backs Justice Reform Initiative The college is now a supporter organisation of the group, joining a broad spectrum of parties seeking to reform the justice system.
Study finds MHT not linked to increased risk of death It tracked 900,000 women for 14 years, but experts urge nuance when interpreting its results, saying key factors were not considered.
Future GPs to train in areas of greatest need From the Northern Territory to Murrumbidgee, 161 future GPs will spend time training in regions most in need of a healthcare boost.
‘Promises, resets, and rebrands’: Closing the Gap report released It shows improvement on some targets while others are worsening, as the RACGP calls on government to commit to eliminating racism.
RACGP secures landmark AGPT agreement The historic $751.3 million five-year GP training grant with the Federal Government is the largest and longest ever awarded to a medical college.
Private health insurers demand action on non-GP specialist fees The industry is taking aim at rising costs, calling for ‘referral tools to help GPs show patients local specialists and typical fees’.
In Practice: DVA releases new quick guide for GPs The DVA has released a quick guide to help GPs navigate item numbers available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans.
Global push for person-centred cancer care This World Cancer Day, fragmented health systems and a lack of coordination are in the spotlight, with the role of GPs highlighted.