15 Oct 2024
IMG expedited pathway gets greenlight
The fast-track program has cleared its final hurdle for a 21 October start date following approval from Australia’s health ministers, but it has left the RACGP fuming.
15 Oct 2024
GPs advocate for change in SA Parliament
The RACGP has gathered GPs from across the state to bring their practice into Parliament, chatting with MPs about the importance of preventive care.
15 Oct 2024
GPs key to saving 73,000 bags of discarded blood
The RACGP has backed a campaign urging haemochromatosis patients to donate their blood, after research found many are unaware of the option.
15 Oct 2024
Review shows success of eating disorder MBS items
While the RACGP says shared care must be in place, the review is a welcome ‘observation of reforms’ and a ‘deeper dig’.
14 Oct 2024
‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates
High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.
14 Oct 2024
Queensland Labor promises 50 new bulk-billing clinics
While the RACGP welcomes the $365-million election commitment, it says the money would be better spent on improving existing services.
14 Oct 2024
Family comes first at Smile Arc in Doubleview
SPONSORED: Drs Jippy and Lloyd Buck have turned their lifelong dream into reality after taking the leap to create their own practice.
14 Oct 2024
As state election looms, Lung Foundation Australia calls on Queensland government to do more to protect workers from silicosis
New survey results released last week by Lung Foundation Australia exposes a dangerous gap in workers’ understanding of silicosis, a lung disease that affects 600,000 Australian workers across Construction, Mining/Quarrying, Manufacturing, and Tunnelling.
14 Oct 2024
New reports to help strengthen Medicarec
The findings of 3 strengthening Medicare reviews are now available. The reviews looked at some of the structures and systems that underpin Medicare, general practice and primary care.
14 Oct 2024
Free type 2 diabetes education sessions in Arabic or Vietnamesez
Take control of your type 2 diabetes with free education sessions in Vietnamese and Arabic. Led by bilingual educators, these sessions in Fairfield area help you manage your condition and prevent complications. Join the Live Well program to gain valuable support, manage type 2 diabetes and improve your health.