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Mater Education is hosting a Diploma of Nursing Webinar on September 3, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm. The event will cover studying nursing in Brisbane, Springfield, or Townsville, with insights from expert educators, details on fee-free study opportunities for October 2024, and information on work experience placements. Participants can also learn about the eligibility criteria, application process, and ask questions during a live Q&A. Register here.

The initial stages of a new fast-track registration pathway for international doctors has been launched by the Medical Board of Australia. IMGs, SIMGs and medical recruiters - read our summary and keep updated on the Expedited Specialist Pathway and Accepted Qualifications List.

The article provides tips for adjusting to night shifts, which can disrupt natural sleep cycles and impact wellbeing. Key advice includes managing light exposure, avoiding caffeine and alcohol before sleep, and creating a sleep-friendly environment at home with dark curtains and maybe earplugs. Bright lights at work and spending time in the sun after waking up can help reset the body's internal clock. Read more here.

The Department of Health and Aged Care have released their GP Supply and Demand Study - August 2024, which shows significant unmet demand will increase into the future. Australia already has a shortage of 2400 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) GPs, and this is predicted to grow to around 3,900 FTE in 2028, and to over 8,900 FTE by 2048. View GP FTE –supply vs demand predictions for each Australian State and Territory, and other GP workforce insights.