29 Oct 2025
South Australia Launches GP ADHD Training Program
A new RACGP-led training program will enable up to 100 South Australian GPs to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from February 2026, with expressions of interest opening this week.
28 Oct 2025
New Aged Care Act starts Saturday
The new Aged Care Act marks the start of a new chapter in aged care. We are here to support you during the transition.
28 Oct 2025
Which Australian Universities Are Producing the Most GPs?
For the first time, complete data has been released showing exactly which medical schools Australian GPs are coming from, and offering insights into what other universities can do to support growth in the general practice workforce.
28 Oct 2025
Optometrists Could Prescribe Oral Medicines Under Proposed Plan, but RACGP Flags Safety Risks
The Optometry Board of Australia has proposed expanding the scope of practice for therapeutically endorsed optometrists to include prescribing certain oral medications for common eye conditions.
28 Oct 2025
Health Minister Confident Bulk Billing Incentive Will Expand Despite GP Hesitancy
With the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) set to launch on 1 November, Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has expressed confidence that more clinics will adopt full bulk billing, despite some practices still assessing the financial impact.
28 Oct 2025
RACGP Urges NT to Introduce Needle-Free Flu Vaccine for Children
The RACGP is encouraging Northern Territory health officials to adopt the needle-free FluMist vaccine for young children starting in 2026, following decisions made by other states.
27 Oct 2025
PSR Orders GPs to Repay $27.3 Million Amid Compliance Reviews
Medical practitioners were required to repay $27.3 million to the Federal Government in the 2024–25 financial year following investigations by the Professional Services Review (PSR). While substantial, this total is lower than the $31.6 million recovered the previous year.
27 Oct 2025
PBAC Recommends Removing COVID-19 Antivirals from Doctor’s Bag
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended removing the COVID-19 antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Prescriber Bag, citing changes in the clinical landscape since their introduction in late 2022.
27 Oct 2025
NuvaRing Now on PBS, Making Contraception More Affordable
From 1 November, the NuvaRing vaginal contraceptive will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), giving women more affordable and accessible birth control options.
24 Oct 2025
In Practice: AGM voting and GP25 early bird closing soon
Eligible members will soon have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the RACGP at its 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) next month.