In Australia, drug companies can't advertise prescription medicines directly to the public. They often get around this by running awareness ads that promote conditions like obesity without mentioning...
New research from the University of South Australia shows that counting methods for GP visits can be inconsistent. The study compares population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Medic...
A GP highlights the importance of the core skills in general practice, especially in rural and remote areas. He emphasises that the most valuable part of healthcare is the patient-doctor relationship,...
The RACGP released its 2024–25 annual report showing strong member loyalty, with 99.9% choosing their CPD offerings despite new options. The organisation has 52,900 members, including many internation...
A Melbourne-based non-profit community health clinic, Cohealth, is shutting some of its services due to funding issues. The clinic cares for about 12,500 marginalised and disadvantaged people, many wi...
Rural Australia relies heavily on international medical graduates, who make up over half of the rural medical workforce and more than half of all GPs. The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA)...
The Professional Services Review (PSR) in Australia recovered $27.2 million from practitioners for billing issues in 2024-25. It investigated 116 cases, mostly related to inappropriate billing, telehe...
On 1 November, the Australian government is introducing major changes to Medicare funding and health services. The biggest update is a large funding boost for Medicare, the largest in its history. Alo...
Funding for rural and regional health areas in Australia remains unequal, with metropolitan zones often receiving more support. Associate Professor Riitta Partanen highlighted that 'geographical narci...
The Australian government’s recent climate risk assessment highlights the urgent need for the health sector to adapt to climate change. Digital health can play a key role by offering low-carbon care o...
The Australasian College of Health Service Management has appointed Elizabeth Koff as its new president. She takes over from Dr Neale Fong, who led the college through significant growth, including la...
The Australian government is working on the Thriving Kids program to improve support for children with disabilities. The program aims to create more inclusive, community-based services and streamline...
The RACGP is holding its 68th AGM on 13 November 2025, with voting opening on 3 November. The event will be part of the GP25 conference in Brisbane and online. The college is also inviting expressions...
virtualKIDS received $500,000 in funding to expand its virtual care program for children in NSW. The program allows some children with respiratory illnesses to stay at home using wearable devices that...
