09 Oct 2024
Midlands Multipurpose Health Centre redevelopment stage 1 complete
Construction of the new residential care wing of the Midlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre is complete, with patients now moved into their new and improved facilities.
09 Oct 2024
How GPs and practice nurses can support healthy eating
Starting school is a big step for a young child and requires more than academic skills – it requires social, emotional, communication, and motor skills. Healthy young bodies and brains are fuelled by healthy eating at home and at school.
09 Oct 2024
Infants and toddlers not eating enough choline: Study
SPONSORED: Research reveals the majority of infants and toddlers are not meeting recommendations of an essential nutrient for brain health.
09 Oct 2024
New eating disorder resource ‘a win-win’ for GPs and patients
Created with GPs, for GPs, the new RACGP-endorsed point-of-care tool supports early detection, treatment and referrals in a bid to fill gaps in care.
09 Oct 2024
Future Leaders Program applications now open
As program graduates and now RACGP state Chairs, Dr Rebekah Hoffman and Dr Sian Goodson are encouraging interested GPs to sign up.
09 Oct 2024
Queensland to abolish GP payroll tax
The State Government will permanently ditch its tax grab following years of outcry from GPs, as pressure mounts on other states to follow suit.
09 Oct 2024
World Mental Health Day renews calls for support boost
The theme of this year’s day is ‘Mental Health at Work’, leading the RACGP to double down on calls for more accessible care options.
08 Oct 2024
Health of the Nation: ‘What happens when general practice is valued and funded
Much-needed reform looks to be on the horizon as GPs’ job satisfaction, workforce growth and better funding all stand out in the new report, unveiled this morning.
08 Oct 2024
Health of the Nation: ‘Something every politician should get behind’
Health decisionmakers gathered in Canberra for the launch, as the RACGP says their understanding of general practice is ‘critical’.
08 Oct 2024
Final Review of General Practice Incentives report revealed
It recommends a suite of changes which, if accepted, would see GPs’ incentives undergo a major shakeup, including a new payment architecture and a shift in the foundation of general practice.