27 Aug 2024
RACGP releases final AKT exam report of the year
More than 800 candidates sat the most recent Fellowship exam to demonstrate knowledge in the clinical context of general practice.
27 Aug 2024
Approval of cytisine for smoking cessation takes step forward
Consultation is now open to make the medication available for GPs to prescribe, but the RACGP raises concerns about its potential for pharmacy prescribing.
27 Aug 2024
Lived Experience Advisory Group Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest for our newly created Lived Experience Advisory Group are now open.
26 Aug 2024
Pilot Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home service launches in North West Tasmania
Children, young people and their families in the North West are set to benefit from the launch of a new Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home pilot program in Devonport.
26 Aug 2024
Queensland Children’s Hospital School develops online teaching resources to support students with health conditions
The Queensland Children’s Hospital School (QCHS) has been recognised for developing an online professional development program to educate teachers on how to best support students with health conditions.
26 Aug 2024
Increase your knowledge at diabetes masterclass
Registrations are now open for the Western Sydney Diabetes Masterclass 2024 Series.
26 Aug 2024
Photography exhibition looks to the sky for inspiration
The annual Gold Coast Photographic Society (GCPS) showcase exhibition is on display in the Gold Coast University Hospital foyer until 29 August, thanks to the Creative Health Hub.
26 Aug 2024
Funding boost for ‘shared care model’ to improve diabetes outcomes
The Australian-first trial will see general practices collaborate with exercise physiologists to improve outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes.
26 Aug 2024
‘Disappointing’: PBAC rejects national RSV vaccine push
Free immunisations for infants and the elderly will not be rolled out nationwide after the committee knocked back two vaccine applications.
26 Aug 2024
RACGP questions chronic disease funding ‘vacuum of information’
The Commonwealth has dropped new details about the revised MBS framework, but a persistent lack of funding details has GPs concerned.