GPs welcome new incentives for advanced skills in rural areas

Read our report which summarises key information and statistics from the latest Medical Training Survey (MTS), which helps to measure the current demographics, workload, training quality, professional satisfaction, and future intentions of Doctors in Training in Australia. We look at current trends by comparing the latest MTS results to the last 5 years.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ News GP runs a weekly poll to gauge GP perspectives on various topics of interest. In this article, we provide a summary of poll results for last year - exploring what mattered to general practice in 2023, and the challenges that are set to continue in 2024 and beyond.

ABC News reports on the recent deal negotiated between the AMA, the Rural Doctors' Association of South Australia and the Rural Support Service, which provides an additional $10,000 to GPs who move to regional towns in South Australia. Current GPs can receive a recognition payment of up to $5,000, while Flinders University is set to start a new program to increase the supply of rural trainee doctors trained regionally rather than in the city.

Are you interested in Aged Care? Aged care is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. With many reforms taking place over the next few years, including the Single Assessment System and The Support at Home program, the Department of Health and Aged Care have published a range of resources to help both employers and job seekers to understand these changes and the workforce development opportunities available.