Queensland has become the first Australian state to allow all GPs to initiate and manage ADHD medication for adults. The change took effect on Monday and aims to improve access for around 400,000 adul...
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has raised concerns about allowing endorsed midwives to insert long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) under Medicare rebates. The AMA argues that midwiv...
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports a 33% rise in preventable hospitalisations over the past decade, costing $7.7 billion in 2023–24. The main drivers are acute conditions like urin...
The Moorundi Aboriginal Health Service in South Australia opened a new $10 million facility in August. The centre is more than a clinic; it’s a community hub designed with input from the local Ngarrin...
The RACGP announced its 2026 Hackathon, scheduled for March in Sydney, inviting GPs, developers, and entrepreneurs to collaborate on digital health solutions for general practice. The event aims to ad...
A general practitioner specialising in sexual health, Dr Karen Freilich, received a grant from the Avant Foundation to undertake advanced training with the European Society for Sexual Medicine in Buda...
Moshy, a Sydney-based telehealth provider, has expanded into New Zealand. The company plans to help ease pressure on local GPs by offering online consultations for non-urgent health issues. The New Ze...
South Australia plans to offer a $40,000 incentive to overseas-trained GPs who move there for work, if the Liberal Party wins the upcoming state election. The $11 million program aims to attract up to...
The Australian government will fund 100 extra Commonwealth Supported Places for medical students each year, focusing on universities committed to primary care training. These places will be split acro...
The RACGP announced the results of its largest ever Clinical Competency Exam in 2025.2, with over 1000 candidates sitting the test. More than 80% of candidates passed, resulting in 813 new GPs who wil...
The article highlights concerns about the ageing general practitioner workforce in Australia. It describes some older GPs as resistant to adopting new technology and modern medical practices. Many sti...
Since September, over 6000 ADHD scripts have been written by NSW GPs following new reforms. Around 560 GPs completed specialist training to become approved prescribers for patients over six with a pri...
The RACGP has opened its 2025 Member Engagement Survey, encouraging GPs across Australia to share their feedback. The survey closes on Friday and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Participants can w...
The Australian federal government will fund 100 new university places for medical students, focusing on those with a strong track record of producing GPs. Ten universities will each receive 10 places,...
The World Medical Association (WMA) has opposed mandating health checks or age-based retirement for doctors, including GPs. They recommend regular, evidence-based competency evaluations without fixed...
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...
Fewer Australians are delaying healthcare in 2024-25 compared to two years ago. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that 27% of people delayed or didn’t see a GP when needed, down from 30%. Si...
The article discusses challenges faced by GPs in Australia amid recent government policies. It highlights how private psychiatric services are avoiding complex patients, leaving GPs to manage risky ca...
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...
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...
