13 Jun 2024
Preventing burn injuries and promoting effective first aid this winter
As winter sets in across Tasmania, cooler temperatures can present an increased risk for members of the public to sustain burns as they try to stay warm. The Department of Health is urging Tasmanians to learn about burn risks and the critical importance of effective first aid.
13 Jun 2024
Drs4Drs put on their crazy socks… for docs
Drs4Drs held a morning tea event to mark CrazySocks4Docs Day with Federal and ACT AMA staff and the AMA President.
13 Jun 2024
AMA Submission on Private Health Insurance premium round process calls for transparency and independent regulator
The AMA has again called for PHI premiums increases to be set by an independent Private Health Systems Authority.
13 Jun 2024
Get fabulous and glamorous on the Gold Coast this August
It's a time to put on your finest and connect with the who's who in Australian medicine!
13 Jun 2024
World Obesity Federation backs AMA’s call for ban on junk food ads
The World Obesity Federation this week congratulated the AMA for its strong stand on calling for restrictions on the advertising of junk food to children.
13 Jun 2024
Thank you Jeffrey Looi
The AMA thanks Associate Professor Looi for his commitment and efforts as Mental Health Committee Chair.
13 Jun 2024
Inaugural AMA IMG Working Group meets
The IMG Working Group met for the first time this week in a step towards better understanding what the AMA can do for international medical graduates.
13 Jun 2024
AMA members recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Twelve AMA members were recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for their outstanding contributions in serving their communities.
13 Jun 2024
AMA and AIDA hold Taskforce on Indigenous Health meeting as WA student presented with Indigenous Medical Scholarship
AMA and AIDA hold Taskforce on Indigenous Health meeting as WA student presented with Indigenous Medical Scholarsh
13 Jun 2024
Project Secure Health: General practices offered free cybersecurity
US tech company Cloudflare has partnered with an Australian not-for-profit to protect clinics against ‘ever-increasing’ cyberattacks.