The Govt’s $1b #mentalhealth package misses the profession which provides more psych support than any other part of our health system: general practice. Instead of further fragmenting care, we should increase Medicare rebates so patients can see their GP: www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/pro…

Out west, we don't have enough GPs. But as WA chair Ramya Raman told @ClaireSadler98 - the @RACGP has solutions. There was a boost in GP training numbers in Victoria after that state offered a $40,000 incentive. All governments should follow suit. #GP thewest.com.au/news/health/f…

This decision will save lives. The @RACGP welcomes @Mark_Butler_MP announcing that from February 3 this year a free RSV vaccine will be available for pregnant women. I urge all pregnant women to get the vaccine from your GP once it's available. #RSV

The Queensland Government's decision to provide free flu vaccinations for everyone in the state is a smart move. This will help keep Queenslanders healthy and relieve pressure on our hospitals, while saving patients money. Vaccines are our best protection against the flu. 1/2

As I told @natassiazc we need expanded and sustained investment in general practice care. The tripling of the bulk-billing incentive for some patient groups is working, let's go further so that no one misses out. Everyone deserves strong access to #GPCare. theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Great to be here with SA Premier Peter Malinauskas, Minister for Health Chris Picton, and RACGP SA Chair Dr Sian Goodson at Nantu Wama parkrun. We partnered with parkrun Australia to encourage social prescribing – a tool for GPs to encourage patients to improve their health.

Honoured to speak with Federal Health Minister @Mark_Butler_MP at Australia’s premier GP conference #GP24

A must read. As I told @natasha__may the cost-of-living crisis is worsening the gender health gap. Women are experiencing more years in poor health than men and more likely to forgo healthcare as out-of-pocket costs rise. This must change. #WomensHealth theguardian.com/australia-ne…

Congratulations to @LNPQLD and @DavidCrisafulli for an historic election win. As a Queensland GP, I also commend the new govt on prioritising scrapping the patient tax. This will help make essential care affordable for my fellow Queenslanders. news.com.au/national/queensl…

Great to see @QLDLabor committing to give GPs more powers to diagnose and manage ADHD if re-elected. This will improve access and reduce costs for Australians needing ADHD care. Other states should do the same. @KenjiYipSato abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/q…

Incredibly proud of @RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman, who’s been named AMA WA’s Advocate of the Year! If you follow me, you know how important speaking up for patients and GPs is for us. And Ramya’s work has been stellar. 1/2

This is a win for Queensland patients - other states should do the same. @RACGP has long been saying it's a critical step to keeping essential healthcare affordable and practices viable. @DrCathrynHeste1 @BruceWillett @couriermail townsvillebulletin.com.au/ne…

#HOTN24 launch panel discusses what needs to be done to grow the GP workforce for the future. @RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman says the College is well placed to increase the number of GPs training in communities.

With @RACGP Vice President A/Prof Michael Clements, @Mark_Butler_MP and @SophieScamps and WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman. Thanks to all for coming to our #HOTN24 launch. General practice keeps our nation healthy, it needs the right support and funding to do its job.

Overhauling My Health Record must continue to be prioritised. It will have significant benefits for Australians and our health system. @australian theaustralian.com.au/health/…

What a great day! It was such an honour to welcome 105 new fellows as specialist GPs in Brissie. There is no substitute for the quality care provided by a GP who knows you and your history. #FellowshipCeremony