Health body calls on government to boost funding to treat national 'crisis' of chronic illness.

This media release from The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) explores the government’s new incentives to boost advanced health services in regional communities. The RACGP welcomed the inclusion of a broad range of disciples and services that could be delivered by GPs to communities outside the cities. Payments were available to eligible GPs and rural generalists under the Workforce Incentives Program, and the initiatives help to alleviate workforce shortages.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has published its Workforce Survey Report 2024, after conducting a nationwide survey of its members and analysing the results. Participants were invited to share their perspectives on workforce challenges and federal priorities for psychiatry and the mental health sector. The results reveal how burnout and staff shortages continue to impact the workforce, services, and patient care.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s ‘Workforce Capability Project’ publishes a range of reports and workforce insights, helping to educate the sector and improve workforce planning. Their Career Paths Report, and key findings from their biannual workforce survey, are available to view by non-members and would appeal to job seekers considering a career in Pharmacy, those wanting to further progress their pharmacy careers in Australia, or healthcare employers who employ pharmacy staff.

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.