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Media releases 2007
An archive of 2007 media releases is available below. For further media enquiries contact Jason Berek-Lewis, National Manager - Media and Communications. Tel: 0404 055 265
28/12/2007
Make the resolution for a healthier 2008
With 2008 just around the corner Australia's largest general practitioner representative organisation, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), is encouraging people to make healthy lifestyle changes in 2008 and to keep them to ensure a healthier future.
21/12/2007Coping with the scorching summer
General practitioners are urging people to keep their cool this summer by using common sense, staying out of the sun at the hottest part of the day and keeping hydrated.
20/12/2007CoAG Health Reforms Need Family Doctors At Their Heart
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia’s largest general practice representative organisation, is calling for today's Council Of Australian Governments (CoAG) meeting to deliver for those who matter most: our patients.
17/12/2007Keeping Our Kids Healthy
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the largest medical specialist organisation in Australasia, has welcomed the Australian Government Healthy Kids Check as an important step in extending preventive health checks to all children in Australia.
14/12/2007Good health is the key to a happy holiday
With the holiday season almost upon us, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is urging people to take the necessary time to prepare for any travel both overseas and closer to home.
04/12/2007A Simple, Fair Medicare For Our Patients
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia’s largest general practice representative body, has today welcomed the commitment made by The Hon Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health to simplify the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
30/11/2007GPs Continue The Fight On World AIDS Day
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is using the 19th annual World AIDS Day, on Saturday 1 December, to call for the support and understanding of people with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) /AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and for ongoing education and prevention initiatives.
29/11/2007GPs Welcome Nicola Roxon, Health Minister
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the nation’s largest representative general practice organisation, has welcomed the opportunity to continue working with Nicola Roxon after her confirmation as Australia’s new Health Minister.
27/11/2007Labor Must Deliver On Healthy Mandate
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia's largest general practice representative organisation, today congratulated Prime Minister-Elect Kevin Rudd and the Australian Labor Party on their election victory.
25/11/2007Immunisation: a boost for Australia
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia's largest general practice representative organisation, is reaffirming the benefits of immunisation as a simple, safe and effective step against preventable diseases.
21/11/2007Dr Zena Burgess Named New RACGP Deputy CEO
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) this week announced that Dr Zena Burgess has been appointed to the newly created position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
20/11/2007Health Care For Aussies In The Bush – The Forgotten People of Election ‘07
In the final days of the federal election campaign, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) National Rural Faculty, representing more than 5000 members, is calling on both major parties to urgently commit to beating the bush health crisis.
16/11/2007Think Before You Tan This Summer!
This coming week is National Skin Cancer Action Week (18-24 November) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging Australians to educate themselves about the dangerous effects of the Australian summer sun and to protect themselves against sun damage.
01/11/2007GPs welcome Government health training plan
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed today's Government announcement on the major increased investment in training doctors and nurses.
29/10/2007GPs call for action on rural health
As the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) launches National Rural Health Action Week, which runs from 28 October to 3 November, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) National Rural Faculty (NRF) has called for urgent government investment in training for multidisciplinary primary health care that seals the gaps in the rural recruitment pipeline.
19/10/2007RACGP calls for more General Practice nurses too!
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has called on the Australian Labor Party to extend its commitment to the nursing shortage to cover general practice nurses.
17/10/2007GPs look at early intervention of drug and alcohol use at Ballarat conference
GPs are aiming to increase their ability to help reduce drug and alcohol problems before they escalate.
12/10/2007RACGP calls for clarification of Sudanese refugees situation
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has called for a clarification of the recent statements reported in the media made by the Hon Kevin Andrews MP, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, about Sudanese refugees.
12/10/2007Milestone meeting as female GPs network to jump professional hurdles
The challenges and experiences of female general practitioners were laid bare at the recent inaugural Women's Networking Lunch, held at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioner's (RACGP) 50th Annual Scientific Convention, in Sydney, last week.
09/10/2007RACGP calls for increased awareness of signs of depression in men this Mental Health week
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has made a call for health care workers and our community to look for the signs of depression in Australian men.
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