AMA Queensland

04/09/2026

Meet Dr Kate Johnston, a 2025 AMA Queensland Foundation GPTQ Bursary recipient. Dr Johnston was supported by the Foundation to undertake a study evaluating timely access to collaborative care through Gold Coast Health's General Practice Advice Service. The bursary has helped the study progress through ethics approvals, with GP interviews now underway.

Dr Johnston, who has spent most of her career on the Gold Coast in primary care, public health, educational, academic and management roles is looking forward to eventual publication of her findings.

In 2026 up to three $20,000 bursaries will be awarded to Queensland GP registrars or GP specialists wanting to undergo additional training or those seeking to conduct research. Applications are open now and close 30 September – tell us your idea and how we can support you in your practice!

View criteria and apply here: https://www.amaqfoundation.com.au/page/scholarships/GPTQ-Training-and-Research-Bursary/

02/09/2026

Time is running out! Purchase your MindCare pack today: https://bit.ly/WRMindCarePack

02/09/2026

Health workers step up every day to help their patients. We’re proud to honour their courage and sacrifice through community memorials, alongside other Queensland peak health bodies

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, health workers showed up with courage and compassion — often without vaccines or the protective equipment they needed. Many gave everything to keep the rest of us safe.

We’re the Health Workers of Queensland COVID-19 Memorial Association, and we exist to make sure their dedication is never forgotten. Our goal is to create lasting memorials across Queensland that honour their service and preserve their legacy for generations to come.

Follow along as we build this together. 🤍

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31/08/2026

AMA Queensland is inviting doctors working in Queensland public hospitals to participate in our annual survey, with dedicated surveys for:

🔹 RMOs and DiTs (presented in partnership with ASMOFQ and AMA Queensland's Committee of Doctors in Training)

🔹SMOs (presented in partnership with AMA Queensland's Committee of Consultant Specialists)

Your feedback will help inform advocacy on issues such as workload, wellbeing, workplace culture, training and professional development.

Respondents can enter a draw to win either 12 months’ free AMA Queensland membership or a $200 Visa gift card.

👉 Take the survey: amaq.com.au/HHC

Swipe across to see what hospitals we will be visiting this week, we can't wait to see you there!

ASMOFQ

27/08/2026

Meet Dr Ruwandi Dewasinghe – a 2025 AMA Queensland Foundation GPTQ recipient. Dr Dewasinghe is a GP registrar who was supported by the Foundation to undergo additional training.

In 2026, three $20,000 bursaries will be awarded to Queensland GP registrars or GP specialists wanting to undergo additional training or those seeking to conduct research. Applications are open now and close 30 September – tell us your idea and how we can support you in your practice!

View criteria and apply here: https://www.amaqfoundation.com.au/page/scholarships/GPTQ-Training-and-Research-Bursary/

26/08/2026

A quick check-in can go a long way. Use the AMA Queensland Workplace Relations MindCare pack to support your team's mental health consistently.

Order yours today: https://bit.ly/WRMindCarePack

24/08/2026

𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡.

As a researcher, I'm passionate about generating evidence that improves health outcomes, but I also recognise the importance of having a strong voice advocating for change. AMA Queensland provides opportunities to engage with the issues shaping healthcare and ensures doctors' perspectives are represented in policy and advocacy discussions.

Membership has also connected me with a diverse network of clinicians, researchers and healthcare leaders through events and professional networking opportunities. These connections have opened doors to new collaborations, ideas and perspectives that have enriched my work.

I've also had the opportunity to participate in leadership programs such as the AICD Company Directors Course™, building my skills in governance, strategy and leadership alongside healthcare peers.

For me, AMA Queensland membership is about being part of a community that's helping shape the future of healthcare.

That's why I am a member - Professor Paul Griffin

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝟭𝟱% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝟭𝟱𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗤𝟮𝟲. Join today: https://bit.ly/JoinAMAQld

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21/08/2026

Meet Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung – a 2025 recipient of the AMA Queensland Foundation GPTQ Bursary! Dr Cheung is a Gold Coast general practitioner who was awarded the bursary to support a study evaluating the GP maternity shared care model. The bursary has helped Dr Cheung to engage a research assistant to progress the study through the ethics application process, to be able to recruit participants.

If you are supporting the community in general practice, then the Foundation is here to support you with up to three bursaries of $20,000 available.

The GPTQ Research and Training Bursary is open NOW and closes on September 30, 2026. We invite fellows or registrars of RACGP or ACRRM practicing in Queensland to apply for this support. Find out more here:

https://www.amaqfoundation.com.au/page/scholarships/GPTQ-Training-and-Research-Bursary/

21/08/2026

Proud to see AMA Queensland Council Member Dr Pretoria Bilinski supporting Daffodil Day and helping raise awareness for cancer research. 💛🌼

20/08/2026

We know regional Queenslanders are waiting far too long for outpatients appointments, treatment and surgery. The government's own reports state patients are suffering worse outcomes than their city cousins.
AMA Queensland has started an outpatients working group to give profession-led solutions to the crisis. Every Queenslander deserves health care when they need it and where they live.

A woman gave up finding out if she had breast cancer and a man spent months wearing a catheter – this is the alarming reality facing patients in regional Queensland.

Full story: https://bit.ly/4g88i6h