12 Feb 2026
DVA Increases GP Payments for Veterans’ Claims Work
GPs will now be paid more for their work on veterans’ compensation claims, with fees for consultations and medical reports set to rise under new DVA reforms.
12 Feb 2026
Giving Back to General Practice Through Mentoring
The New South Wales GP is part of the RACGP’s Fellow Support Service, a program that offers guidance, mentoring, and education to doctors dealing with practice-related challenges after Fellowship.
12 Feb 2026
World-First Guide for MDMA Treatment of PTSD Released
A new clinical guide for using MDMA (also known as ecstasy) with psychotherapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been released for GPs and other health professionals.
11 Feb 2026
NSW GPs to Start ADHD Diagnosis Training in March
From March, GPs in New South Wales can begin training that will allow them to diagnose ADHD and start prescribing medication.
11 Feb 2026
RACGP Seeks GPs for New Workforce Committee
The RACGP is inviting GPs to join a new Expert Committee
11 Feb 2026
Bulk-Billing GP Visits Up to 81% Nationwide
More Australians can now see a GP without paying extra.
11 Feb 2026
Time to Try Electronic Prescriptions in Your Practice
A new year is a good chance to see if your practice could do things a bit easier. One option is electronic prescriptions. While lots of GPs already use them, some haven’t yet made the switch.
10 Feb 2026
Needle-Free Flu Vaccine for Queensland Kids Starts in March
Queensland GPs will be able to give young children a needle-free flu vaccine from 1 March, kicking off a new approach to the state’s flu program.
10 Feb 2026
Pharmacy Guild Leads Political Donations in Healthcare Sector
The Pharmacy Guild donated over $600,000 to Australian political parties in 2024–25, making it the biggest healthcare contributor last year.
10 Feb 2026
Party Drug GHB Causing More Harm in Australia
Australia is seeing more harm from the party drug GHB, and experts warn that even occasional use can be dangerous.