Australian Medical Association (WA)

Australian Medical Association (WA) The AMA (WA) is Western Australia's largest independent professional organisation for medical practitioners.

As a member of the AMA you are part of the nation's peak medical group representing over 28,000 doctors Australia-wide. The AMA (WA) is the largest independent professional organisation for medical practitioners and medical students in Western Australia

The AMA (WA) looks after the professional and industrial needs of members at all stages of their careers, and is committed to advancing the medic

al profession. The Association is dedicated to protecting individual members and the collective interests of all doctors, be they working in WA's public hospital system, running a private practice or providing services in community health centres in the rural and remote parts of the state. The AMA (WA) negotiates and lobbies policy makers to represent the views and interests of the medical profession and to promote the welfare of patients to all those associated with the provision of health care within Western Australia and at a federal level. Patient care and public health are high priorities to members of the AMA, and the AMA (WA) also campaigns tirelessly for the rights of patients, better public health services, guaranteed freedom of choice in the private system and the right to retain access to Australia's high standards of medicine. The AMA campaigns on welfare issues affecting a community of over 2.1 million patients across the state of WA.

Have you moved clinics? Changed your number? Started a new role?Check that your AMA (WA) member profile is up to date, a...
17/06/2026

Have you moved clinics? Changed your number? Started a new role?

Check that your AMA (WA) member profile is up to date, and you could win one of two pairs of tickets to the Perth Symphony Orchestra performance of WA Stories Chapter III: Story 7 Fiona Stanley.

It’s simple. Log in to the Member Portal before 19 July 2026, head to the ‘Update Your Records’ tab, and review your contact details.

Every member who logs in during the promotion period is automatically entered into the draw.

When your profile is current, you won’t miss important updates about ballots, advocacy, events, and support tailored to your role and location.

In this week's President's blog, Dr Kyle Hoath discussed the loss of the only general practice in Kalbarri, and the prob...
16/06/2026

In this week's President's blog, Dr Kyle Hoath discussed the loss of the only general practice in Kalbarri, and the problems that many GPs face when providing bulk-billing services.

The news that the Kalbarri Doctors Surgery would be closing its doors means locals and those passing through would no longer have immediate access to medical care. Not the least, this has great impact on our members who work at the practice. The coastal destination is close to 600km from Perth, or 0km from Paradise in their assessment. It’s affecting their lifestyle choices as well as their livelihoods.

On working behind the scenes, many members know a new Assignment of Benefit process will commence for Medicare bulk billed services from 1 July 2026. With this date soon upon us, we remain concerned around the impact of these changes on doctors and how practices manage the assignment of benefit from patients.

Our colleagues at the Federal AMA continue to engage the Commonwealth and will provide further guidance, as more information comes to light. We just wish the decision-makers in Canberra didn’t cut things so fine.

🔎 Have you ever looked at your payslip and wondered whether everything has been paid correctly?From overtime and allowan...
15/06/2026

🔎 Have you ever looked at your payslip and wondered whether everything has been paid correctly?

From overtime and allowances to leave balances and salary packaging, medical payroll can be complex. Understanding your payslip is one of the most important ways to ensure you are receiving the correct entitlements and to identify issues before they become bigger problems.

👉 Protect your pay – register now for MEDCON – Pay's Anatomy: Understanding Your Payslip

AMA (WA) honorary life member and long-time Wanneroo GP Dr Jeffrey LaValette has died at the age of 88.Dr LaValette was ...
14/06/2026

AMA (WA) honorary life member and long-time Wanneroo GP Dr Jeffrey LaValette has died at the age of 88.

Dr LaValette was in general practice at Lakewood Medical Centre for more than 40 years.

He was also one of the GPs given “visiting rights” when Wanneroo Hospital (now Joondalup Hospital) first opened in 1980 and he was the chair of the hospital’s Medical Advisory Committee for 15 years.

In a death notice, his wife wrote: “The world has lost a beautiful person whose kindness, warmth and gentle spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing you.”

Dr LaValette is also survived by six children and 10 grandchildren.

12/06/2026

AMA (WA) Dermatology Representative Dr Sarah Page spoke to 6PR about applying sunscreen in primary schools before lunchtime each day.

“Schools are really the place where it has to happen. I think we need to really realise that sunscreen is not that fun, but it needs to be like brushing your teeth. The earlier that we start people getting used to it, the better it is," says Dr Page.

“Most of the sun damage for most people is done in the early years, and the most common type of cancer in young people between the age of 18 and 24 is actually melanoma, and that's what I see in my clinic all the time."

⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️Time is running out to secure your spot at one of the most entertaining AMA (WA) events of the year.Hosted by ...
10/06/2026

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Time is running out to secure your spot at one of the most entertaining AMA (WA) events of the year.

Hosted by The Court’s powerhouse drag queen Fay Rociousx, this inclusive trivia night promises plenty of fun, friendly competition.

Every ticket sold helps Dr YES deliver youth health education to thousands of students across WA!

Book your table now!

09/06/2026

AMA (WA) President Dr Kyle Hoath has called for the major parties to join forces to meet the growing demand in Perth’s northern corridor.

“We know we’re at least one hospital shy of where we need to be, so of course we welcome seeing both sides starting to see why health needs to be prioritised,” says Dr Hoath.

“I don’t want a bidding war, but what I want is a co-ordinated partnership approach towards where our hospitals should be placed.”

Australian Medical Association (WA) members have been recognised in today’s King’s Birthday Honours List.AMA (WA) Presid...
08/06/2026

Australian Medical Association (WA) members have been recognised in today’s King’s Birthday Honours List.

AMA (WA) President Dr Kyle Hoath was proud of the achievements of WA members.

“Our doctors provide incredible care to the community every day of the week, but it’s a real delight when members who have made particularly significant contributions to medicine are honoured in this way. The AMA (WA) wholeheartedly congratulates these members and hopes they are fully enjoying the satisfaction of this acknowledgement,” he said.

The AMA (WA) also acknowledges the passing of 2024 Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer on 7 June at the age of 59. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a State Funeral would be held in his honour.

Prof Scolyer was diagnosed with Grade 4 glioblastoma in June 2023, and given just 12 months prognosis with the standard surgery-radiotherapy.

His colleague and fellow Australian of the Year, Prof Georgina Long, suggested adapting melanoma immunotherapy to treat his brain cancer – a world first that would require him to forgo chemotherapy treatment.

Despite remaining well for almost two years, his tumour returned in March 2025, and he announced at the time that his prognosis was poor.

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08/06/2026

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St John recorded 5,383 hours of ambulance ramping in May, a new record for the month, up from 4,129 hours in April, and of great concern as we head into the traditionally heavy winter months for ramping.

AMA (WA) President Dr Kyle Hoath said any level of ambulance ramping was a sign of system failure.

“It means patients are being left waiting in ambulances instead of being admitted to hospital for treatment,” he said.

“Record ramping means a health system in crisis — operating beyond capacity and placing relentless pressure on doctors, nurses, paramedics and other frontline staff. We have welcomed measures to ease pressure on the system, but these figures are deeply concerning given winter has not yet fully hit.

In case you missed it, Dr Kyle Hoath discussed Mount Private Hospital in last week's President's blog."To have lost a ho...
06/06/2026

In case you missed it, Dr Kyle Hoath discussed Mount Private Hospital in last week's President's blog.

"To have lost a hospital would have been a disaster, especially as we head into another tough winter. While the hospital group may have been struggling, the Mount was doing relatively well and there’s some very experienced doctors and senior leaders who we count on as AMA (WA) members, that have been there for a long time."

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