Image Generated by ChatGPT Introduction The Grattan Institute’s recent policy brief, A better Medicare: How to reform GP funding, makes an important and timely contribution to the debate on primary care reform in Australia. It correctly identifies that simply increasing funding into the current Medicare architecture will not solve the growing challenges facing Australian primary care. The report highlights widening inequities in access, the emergence of “GP deserts”, and the limitations of a...

It’s been one of those weeks that reminds us why we do this work. At Prestantia Health , we had the privilege of delivering a hands-on multidisciplinary team (MDT) training program with Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN. The focus was simple—but powerful: How do we lead change in primary care through team-based care? What stood out wasn’t just the content, but the commitment in the room. Teams worked through defining a shared purpose, identifying practical changes, understanding barriers,...