RACGP slams Government’s ‘cherry picked’ bulk-billing intervention Amid a shakeup of billing models in the ACT, the college warns a ‘short-sighted policy distorting the market is the last thing the community deserves’.
In Practice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander care experiences Members are invited to share insights of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners.
Early intervention key for teen mental health While a landmark study identifies risks and protective factors, mental health ‘cannot be solved with a prescription’, says a GP expert.
In Practice: What to expect at Practice Owners Conference The RACGP’s full conference program is now available and early bird registrations open.
PBAC issues update on subsidised access to GLP-1s As a PBS listing for Wegovy advances, the committee has detailed exactly how GLP-1 drugs could be accessed, advising a ‘slow and managed’ rollout.
RACGP pushes back on expanding weight-loss drugs for kids Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk says children with obesity could benefit from the drugs, but the college warns holistic care will be replaced and health budgets blown.
In Practice: AHPRA resources for GPs The health regulator is hosting a series of webinars in the coming months to support GPs with all aspects of their registration.
Results out for first RACGP exams of 2026 With an 80% success rate, the results confirm more candidates passed both Fellowship exams compared to the previous two cycles.
Five-minute GP test fast tracks endometriosis care The new tool can quickly identify at-risk patients, aiming to reduce diagnostic delays and support GPs’ clinical decision making, once clinically available.
In Practice: Member discount for menopause workshop RACGP members can save 10% on registration for the upcoming event, which aims to upskill GPs to support better outcomes for women.