Australia and Canada’s rural health groups have signed a new agreement to work together. The deal was signed at a conference in Perth by leaders from both countries. It aims to share ideas and solutio...
Researchers used Monash’s Digital Library to study real GP consultations in Australia. They analysed 54 video recordings from Melbourne GPs. The study found that in just 19 minutes, GPs discuss about...
On 1 November, Australia introduced several health policy changes. New aged care rules include better legal protections, updated fee structures, and a shift to support at home. Providers face new work...
The Australian government is introducing a new bulk-billing incentive starting 1 November. This move is causing concern among GPs and practice owners. Some practices are adjusting their billing practi...
The Australian government plans to increase funding for bulk-billing GP visits to improve access. Minister Mark Butler announced that if uptake remains low, the government will intervene by funding ne...
Starting 1 November, major changes to Medicare items will take effect in Australia. The new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) allows practices to receive extra funding if they bulk bill...
The RACGP has launched its 2025 Member Engagement Survey, inviting GPs to share what matters most to them. The survey aims to gather insights from all stages of GP careers. Participants can win prizes...
The Victorian Parliament has passed a motion urging the government to provide emergency funding to save Cohealth, a community health provider. Cohealth plans to shut some GP and counselling services i...
Queensland reintroduced a ban on puberty blockers for trans youth, despite the initial court overturn due to poor consultation. The government used emergency powers to issue the ban, claiming it was i...
A study from Monash University shows GPs in Australia handle about eight health issues in a 19-minute consultation. The research used recordings from a new digital library focused on healthcare intera...
Shaye Candish resigned as NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association general secretary to focus on her family. She led the union through major wins like nurse-to-patient ratios and wage campaigns. Her succe...
On 1 November, new (Medicare) reforms in Australia changed telehealth rules. Nurse practitioners now need an established relationship with patients to access telehealth funding, similar to GPs. This m...
South Australia is launching a new training program for GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD. About 100 GPs will be able to manage ADHD from February 2026. The program is led by the RACGP and developed with...
GPs in Australia are urging policymakers to prioritise mental health in climate change policies. They highlight that climate change is worsening mental health issues, especially among children and you...
The AIHW report shows that in 2023–24, Australia increased hospital spending while primary care investment declined. Hospital costs rose by 1.2% to $113.8 billion, driven by more admissions. Meanwhile...
Many GPs in Australia are frustrated with Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Surveys show they either see PHNs as helpful or ineffective, but most are disengaged. A recent review by BCG was criticised fo...
A new change to Medicare rules in Australia starts on 1 November 2025. It aims to push general practices towards bulk billing 100% by offering financial incentives. Practices that don’t bulk bill full...
The Victorian community health service Cohealth plans to close some of its GP clinics in Melbourne by December. The closures include clinics in Collingwood, Fitzroy, and Kensington, though the Footscr...
The Australian government and AMA are cracking down on a practice called phoenixing in private health insurance. Insurers close old products and open new ones at higher prices without proper approval,...
Australian health authorities are set to list faecal calprotectin testing on Medicare, making it easier for specialists and GPs to monitor inflammatory bowel disease. The new item will be available fo...
