02 Nov 2023
‘Fundamental’ regional healthcare shift needed: Report
The significant gaps identified in a new report has prompted an RACGP call for reforms aimed at enabling GPs to work at the top of their scope.
02 Nov 2023
GPs’ payroll tax plight hits Prime Minister’s inbox
The RACGP has penned an urgent letter directly to Anthony Albanese, saying new bulk-billing incentives are a ‘false economy’ if the tax grab is not scrapped.
02 Nov 2023
In Practice: MBS online tool updated NOV
November ushered in a host of changes to the MBS. The RACGP’s online tool is designed to help GPs keep up to date with billing.
02 Nov 2023
Free flu vaccinations for Queenslanders in 2024
Every resident in the state older than six months will be eligible next year, and the RACGP has called on other states to follow suit.
02 Nov 2023
Launch of the Australian Cancer Plan
Learn about the new Australian Cancer Plan, which aims to improve prevention, screening, treatment and management of all cancers for all people across Australia.
02 Nov 2023
$6 million for research to tackle diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Indigenous communities
We are providing almost $6 million to boost the health and wellbeing of First Nations people. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
02 Nov 2023
Learn about addressing Medical Research Future Fund priorities in grant applications
We invite you to join our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Webinar at 2:00pm (AEDT) on 23 November 2023.
02 Nov 2023
Annual report – Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner 2022–23
This annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. It includes key highlights, priority areas and their focus for the future.
02 Nov 2023
Our response to the capability review
Our response to the Australian Public Service Commission’s capability review of our work is now available. It outlines the actions we are taking to further improve how we manage and deliver Australia’s world-class health and aged care systems.
02 Nov 2023
Tribunal reprimands nurse for his inappropriate sexualised comments to junior nurses
A nurse who sent inappropriate sexualised and/or intimidating and exploitative communications to two junior nurse colleagues has been reprimanded and had conditions imposed on his registration.