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New RACGP Red Book gives GPs actionable advice on more preventive health topics
Swinburne community recognised in 2024 Kings Birthday Honours for outstanding contributions to education, medicine and community
Success in treating persistent pain now offers hope for those with Long COVID
2 in 5 Primary Health Care Nurses at risk of leaving Primary Health Care
Increased Access To Abortion Services
Australia plans to hire more overseas doctors. Is it ethical to recruit from countries with doctor shortages?
New report calls for urgent action on diabetes prevention 
Register To Elect Next AMA Federal Council
PCBC calls out the NSW Budget as a bad day for General Practice
Prevention key to tackle Australia’s chronic disease epidemic
Rural Training Vital For Retention Of Regional Doctors
Bulk Billing Support To Ease Cost-of-living Pressure
Many people get withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop antidepressants. So how can you safely stop?
“Help us help more patients in need”: RACGP calls for changes to after-hours primary care
AMA Members Recognised In King’s Birthday Honours List
New study reveals concerns about financial barriers to the equitable provision of prenatal testing in Australia
NQPHN uses groundbreaking AI voice technology to register patients to MyMedicare
GPs welcome Queensland Government budget announcement
GPs visiting WA Parliament to help politicians get healthy and improve the health of the state
AMA members recognised in King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List
Far North Queensland unites with national GP training program
Budget Must Deliver For Primary Healthcare
New survey finds nurses ‘doing paperwork’ instead of treating patients
NSW Government must significantly invest in the Inquiry recommendations
Empowering nurses will improve healthcare access for all Australians
Yuwi banners help raise awareness of Mackay’s First Nations people
RACGP ready to take on Far North Queensland GP training
“Give us a helping hand”: GPs call for greater support helping communities hit by natural disasters
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, speech – 16 May 2024
Australia’s peak GP body launches new advocacy plan
Progress at last on Victorian GP payroll tax
New funding to boost RFDS Far North regional health care
Supporting More Bulk-Billed Consults For Victorians
Agreement Reached To Save Lauderdale GP Clinic
NSW new 21 doctors begin work in regional hospitals under innovative initiative, with applications open for more
Health Care: A Disappointing Budget
AMA welcomes Coalition’s commitment to general practice funding
GPs Celebrated On World Family Doctor Day
AMA Responds To Lacklustre Federal Budget
Nine North Queensland nurses secure QUT scholarships to upskill
New grants available in priority areas through Cancer Council WA
Budget a missed opportunity to tackle health system issues
Federal Budget drops the ball for Australians struggling to afford essential healthcare
Budget is further recognition of vital role of nurses and nursing
Budget 2024- 25: Investing In Quality Aged Care
Budget 2024-⁠25: Cheaper medicines, new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and more free mental health services in a stronger Medicare
Australian General Practice Alliance (AGPA) Warns Walk-in Clinic Budget Funding Will Not Significantly Ease Primary Care Access Crisis
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