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Bulk Billing A bulk billing GP is a doctor who provides their services at no cost to their patients. Instead of paying for the appointment, the GP bills Medicare directly. … Read more…

International medical graduates (IMGs) who wish to practice as a medical practitioner in Australia must have their overseas medical qualifications verified by relevant authorities before they will be permitted to … Read more…

Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to get an exemption that allows you to access Medicare rebates before the end of your 10-year moratorium. The best way to … Read more…

Yes, if you have obtained your specialist training in the following countries: Canada Certification in the College of Family Physicians Hong Kong Fellow of Hong Kong College of Family Physicians … Read more…

While many people decry the changes to DPA/DWS and the RACGP Specialist Pathway, the real barrier to GP recruitment is the Health Workforce Certificate (HWC). Forget DPA and forget RACGP, … Read more…

Distribution Priority Area (DPA) identifies areas where people don’t have enough access to doctors based on the community’s needs. The DPAclassification identifies locations in Australia with a shortage of medical … Read more…

Thousands of IMGs working under the 10-year moratorium will be free to move to regional cities from today, following one of the Federal Government’s most controversial election pledges. RDAA CEO … Read more…

by Dr Charity Low Cheng Hong, Family Physician The “Land Down Under” is amazing for a number of reasons. The country endowed with natural wonders and beaches, filled with wineries … Read more…

What are grey nomads? Grey nomads is the name given to an increasing number of older Australians who spend part of their retirement or semi-retirement travelling. Many of them choose … Read more…

An AOD nurse is a health professional working in the area of alcohol and other drugs. AOD nurses working in Australia facilitate people in their recovery from addiction to alcohol … Read more…