‘No one allowed in ... and no one allowed out’ With police on hand to oversee a ‘hard lockdown’ of nine Melbourne public housing towers, Australia entered an unprecedented phase of its pandemic response. What does that mean for some of the country’s most vulnerable people?
‘Just because you want it to be over doesn’t mean it is’ Victoria has recorded 165 coronavirus cases in three days, with the state’s Chief Health Officer saying the situation ‘will get worse before it gets better’, but the ongoing spike is not being called a second wave.
Managing family violence amid a pandemic A new RACGP resource is designed to help GPs manage phone and video consultations as rates of abuse and violence rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New free mental health service for doctors The pandemic has taken a considerable toll on people’s mental health – and Australia’s healthcare professionals are not immune.
Wear masks when unable to distance: WHO The World Health Organization for the first time advised masks for healthy people in settings ‘where social distancing is not possible.’
RACGP not proceeding with Extraordinary General Meeting to amend President’s term The college’s 2020 elections will go ahead as scheduled.
Parents urged to continue children’s immunisations Experts want to ensure children remain immunised against preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough during the coronavirus outbreak.
More flexible rural generalist training The RACGP is helping to make it easier for Australia’s future GPs to choose additional skills training.
Australians spend estimated $11.3 billion a year on drugs: Report The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program found alcohol and nicotine are the most consumed drugs, with methylamphetamine the top illicit drug.
Bushfires and the role of general practice The RACGP is calling for member feedback following their experiences during Australia’s unprecedented bushfire season.