A fundamental transformation in the way health data is managed is needed if Australia is to meet the health challenges of an ageing population, changing disease patterns and increasingly complex health conditions. This report highlights the dangers in Australia’s isolated and incompatible digital health systems, which lead to delays in patient care and poorer health...

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now an available end-of-life choice everywhere in Australia, except the Northern Territory. Many patients will wish to have conversations about VAD with their general practitioner (GP), as a known and trusted first point of contact for health concerns. This article outlines GPs’ legal and professional requirements for engaging in these...

An annual report that provides insights into the state of general practice in Australia. The report examines current and emerging health issues and patient access to care, as well as profiling the workforce, job satisfaction and business of general practice. This year’s themes were: preventive care and multidisciplinary team care in general practice.

This report provides insights into Aboriginal people’s experiences in New South Wales public hospitals between 2019 and 2024 in areas critical to the delivery of high quality care. The report also includes results comparing Aboriginal patients’ experiences in urban and larger rural hospitals, factors contributing to positive hospital experiences and the positive impact of Aboriginal...

This policy brief examines how systemic racism in Australian hospitals continues to affect the experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, and outlines the evidence needed to drive reform. It highlights the need for a nationally coordinated approach led by Indigenous voices and backed by clear policy direction, consistent standards and comprehensive...