26 Feb 2024
Kids flu cases predicted to spike if vaccine rates remain low
GPs have been urged to promote the vaccine among patients with young children, with just 28% of kids receiving the lifesaving immunisation.
28 Feb 2024
Think tank explores ways to improve GP workforce
Boosting recruitment and retention by raising the profile of general practice among medical students were key themes at a recent RACGP event.
26 Feb 2024
IWD: The fight against misogyny in healthcare ‘is not over’
A former UN Medical Director is sharing her inspiring story as part of the RACGP’s International Women’s Day Queensland event.
23 Feb 2024
RACGP names new CEO
The college’s current Chief GP Training Officer Georgina van de Water has been appointed to the role, commencing on 5 April.
23 Feb 2024
Make retirement part of their health plan
SPONSORED: Managing the transition into retirement can not only provide social benefits, but also help improve health outcomes.
23 Feb 2024
Tasmanian Labor vows against payroll tax, if elected
As the state prepares to head to the polls, the Opposition promised not to apply the tax grab if it wins government, in a move welcomed by the RACGP.
22 Feb 2024
Funding helps mobile GP clinic treating ‘forgotten’ patients roll on
It is free, accessible, and non-judgemental. And for more than 20 years, Street Doctor has brought healthcare to those who would otherwise go without.
22 Feb 2024
Why 2024 is ‘an exciting time in general practice training’
The sunshine state’s RACGP training director expects nationwide collaboration will see continued outcome improvement in the years ahead.
22 Feb 2024
In Practice: Celebrate International Women’s Day
Be part of the conversation surrounding equal opportunities for women at one of the RACGP events being hosted in all capital cities and online.
21 Feb 2024
Study busts smoking population myths
The first national profile of Australia’s 2.5 million smokers shows many are educated, employed and do not have poor mental health.