A NSW-funded study highlights concerning behaviours among men linked to traditional masculine norms. The research, based on the Jesuit Social Services Man Box study, shows many men still believe in ri...
The RACGP has opposed a new Medicare item number that would allow endorsed midwives to insert or remove long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). The college raised concerns about procedural risk...
The RACGP has released a new guide to help GPs safely deprescribe antidepressants. In Australia, 14% of people were dispensed antidepressants in 2023–24, mostly prescribed by GPs. Many patients stay o...
The Australian Government has released new guidance for GPs on managing women with high breast density. The guidance aims to standardise advice given after mammograms, especially for women with BI-RAD...
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has raised concerns about recent changes to ADHD care in Australia. They warn that moving quickly to allow GPs to assess and pres...
Australia’s rural healthcare faces ongoing challenges due to distance, systemic bias, and limited resources. Seven million people live in remote areas, experiencing higher mortality rates and less fun...
Cohealth, a Melbourne-based community health organisation, plans to close GP and counselling services at three sites by December, with one site closing entirely in 2026. The decision is driven by ongo...
The Australian Federal Government provided a $1.5 million funding boost to cohealth, a community health provider in Victoria. This funding keeps three GP clinics open until July 2026, preventing their...
The RACGP is closing its annual Member Engagement Survey on November 28. Members are encouraged to share feedback to help shape support and resources. Participants can enter a draw for prizes like GP2...
A new clinical guide helps GPs manage women with dense breasts, which can hide cancer on mammograms. Only some states in Australia, like NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia, report b...
A new analysis from Ochre Health shows female GPs in Australia earn about 6.5% less per hour than male GPs. The study looked at data from 511 GPs across five states during 2024. It found male GPs bill...
Victoria is expanding its drug testing program across the state, including at major music festivals. The government sees this as a way to reduce drug-related harm and save lives. The first testing sit...
The Australian Society for LARC (AUSLARC) has secured federal funding to offer free training for GPs and other health professionals on inserting and removing intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contracept...
The OCEAN study builds on the legacy of the BEACH project to gather data on primary care teams in Australia. It aims to understand workforce distribution, skills, and clinical activities within multid...
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that access to GPs is improving. More Australians saw a GP last year, with 83.4% of people visiting a GP, up from 82.6%. Fewer people delayed seeing a GP, d...
The RACGP has released its first National GP Workforce Insights Report. The report highlights the need for more investment in general practice, especially in rural and remote areas. It shows that many...
Australia and Canada are facing similar issues with scope creep in primary care. In Australia, GPs are concerned about community pharmacists gaining prescribing rights. Canada is seeing nurse practiti...
The WHO highlighted antimicrobial resistance as a major global health threat during World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week. In Australia, resistance rates are rising in hospitals and communitie...
A GP highlights how Australia's housing crisis is driving mental health issues. According to the Health of the Nation Survey, 71% of GP visits involve mental health concerns. The GP observes that hous...
Dementia has become Australia’s leading cause of death, surpassing heart disease. In 2024, over 17,500 deaths were caused by dementia, a 39% rise over the past decade. Most of these deaths involve peo...
