The Grattan Institute has reignited its calls for funding reform, saying Australia’s reliance on a fee-for-service model is no longer suited to modern primary care.

Despite its risk to human health being low, the RACGP says the outbreak must be ‘on GPs’ radar’ as it spreads across the country.

A new study shows patients’ asthma control is worsening, with higher uncontrolled symptoms and urgent care presentations.

GPs can now offer the vaccinations to children aged six weeks to two years, as well as a catch-up for those born from 1 July 2025.

The $99.30 incentive item aims to ensure GPs are ‘appropriately incentivised’ to spend more time supporting eligible patients.

The landmark program offers practical tools, learning modules, tapering calculators, and resources to safely deprescribe high-risk medicines.

With reforms now in place, the RACGP is hosting another webinar to ensure GPs and practice teams are up to date.

Research revealed its ‘enormous’ health and financial toll in Queensland, renewing GPs’ calls for greater investment in prevention.

Sublocade, used to treat people with opioid use disorder, will be removed from the PBS and all Australian shelves at the end of 2026 for commercial reasons. 

The results show high rates of satisfaction with the RACGP among members, but there is ‘still work to do’, says the college President.

As the college celebrates its 68th birthday on 1 July, Associate Professor Chris Hogan delves into its history, formation, and success.

Millions more people are eligible for the free jab under a ‘simplified’ schedule that will also be easier for GPs, says an expert.

Identifying and managing the condition may represent an opportunity to support long-term brain health, research concluded.

SPONSORED: Recognising it as a condition worth addressing can improve quality of life and reinforce the value of GP‑led care.

From assignment of benefit to indexation and new MBS items – what do incoming changes mean for GPs? newsGP provides a detailed summary.

The funding will allow select NSW clinics to provide subsidised ADHD assessments and follow-ups for up to 2500 patients aged six and older.

The RACGP remains ‘deeply concerned’ as two of three new fully bulk-billing general practices, backed by Federal funding, open their doors to patients this week.

The ‘game changer’ nasal spray for anaphylaxis is one of 10 new treatments becoming more affordable from 1 July.

A study found bi+ Australians have poorer sexual health outcomes than the general population, but remain highly engaged with their GP.

One expert is advocating to upskill the workforce, with many GPs revealing they find disability care and management challenging.