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16/06/2026

Here are 3 things to keep in mind when it comes to AI Scribes.

Visit our AI hub to learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZHmg7k

Prescribing can't be separated from diagnosis and clinical judgement. As Dr Mark Woodrow puts it: "We should never under...
16/06/2026

Prescribing can't be separated from diagnosis and clinical judgement.

As Dr Mark Woodrow puts it: "We should never underestimate the complexity of prescribing or the importance of getting the diagnosis right."

Avant is calling for a national prescribing safety framework as pharmacy prescribing proposals push into increasingly complex care.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gofKup

Receiving a complaint or notification can be deeply stressful - and many doctors don’t know what to expect from the proc...
09/06/2026

Receiving a complaint or notification can be deeply stressful - and many doctors don’t know what to expect from the process or where to turn for support. In this FREE webinar, you’ll hear from three perspectives - a representative from Ahpra, Avant’s GM of professional conduct claims, and an Avant medical adviser with lived experience.

Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Time: 7pm AEST | 6:30pm ACST | 5pm AWST
Duration: 60 minutes

You'll learn:
- how to manage notifications
- common misconceptions about investigations
- practical strategies for responding.

You’ll also receive an optional 30‑minute MO activity after the session.

Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording (Avant members only). CPD hours included.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4e63eNG

The pace of change in medicine shows no sign of slowing. In the latest issue of Connect, we offer practical insights to ...
09/06/2026

The pace of change in medicine shows no sign of slowing. In the latest issue of Connect, we offer practical insights to help you navigate the evolving medico-legal and financial landscape.

In this edition:
✔️ AI in your practice
✔️ Billing pitfalls to avoid
✔️ When 'wait and see' works
✔️ Sharing patient images: misconduct?

Read the full issue: https://bit.ly/4o9HOUk

05/06/2026

Today is Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day, and Avant is proud to be sponsoring this year's event right here in Launceston.

The theme is ‘Safe to Speak Up’. Because too many doctors are still carrying it alone, not because they don't need support, but because the culture of medicine makes asking for it feel impossible.

Founder Dr Geoff Toogood started this movement in 2017 with a simple idea: wear colourful socks, start a conversation, break the silence. Eight years on, the movement has gone national. And the work continues.

Join us today. Wear your socks. Share your photo with .

Watch our conversation with Geoff about what ‘Safe to Speak Up’ really means for doctors today: https://bit.ly/3QWsfzQ

The Avant team was on campus again this week. We enjoyed connecting with students from UNSW and finding out how we can s...
05/06/2026

The Avant team was on campus again this week. We enjoyed connecting with students from UNSW and finding out how we can support you during medical school. Whether it's navigating placements or understanding your insurance cover, we're here for you at every stage.

04/06/2026

Dr Geoff Toogood started Crazy Socks 4 Docs because too many doctors were carrying things alone. Not because they wanted to. Because the culture of medicine made speaking up feel impossible.

Eight years on, the movement has grown, the conversation has widened, and yes socks have got wilder. But the work is not done.

This year's theme is ‘Safe to Speak Up’. We think that applies in more ways than one.

Safe to speak up about your mental health.

Safe to speak up about your workload.

Safe to ask for help.

Avant is honoured to sponsor this year's Launceston event and to stand alongside every doctor who has ever needed to say: "I'm not okay."

02/06/2026

This week marks National Reconciliation Week, a time to reflect on our shared history, recognise the cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and consider our role in reconciliation. The 2026 theme, All In, reminds us that meaningful progress requires all of us to listen, learn, engage, and commit to reconciliation every day.

Avant Chief Medical Officer Professor Steve Robson had the chance to speak with Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) CEO Associate Professor Peter Malouf on the importance of reconciliation and allyship in healthcare.

Closing the Gap requires a whole-of-community effort to improve equity, outcomes and cultural safety for First Nations peoples.

The AIDA Bursary from the Avant Foundation supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students by helping remove barriers to medical education and increasing Indigenous representation in the profession. Apply for a 2026 bursary using this link: https://bit.ly/4xirzsm

15/05/2026

Everyone has seen the headlines from the Federal Budget, but they only tell part of the story. The budget is sending some very clear signals about where health policy is heading, especially for doctors.

Avant Chief Medical Officer and Economist Professor Steve Robson breaks it down.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dJPcCb

Less than a month left to apply for an Avant Foundation Member Grant to improve quality, safety and professionalism in m...
14/05/2026

Less than a month left to apply for an Avant Foundation Member Grant to improve quality, safety and professionalism in medicine.

Member Grants are open to all Avant members, with a special focus on supporting early career doctors. There are also grants available for medical practices with an Avant indemnity policy.

2025 recipient, Dr Renee Lim is a locum doctor who has developed the PMC E-Module Project, an interactive online training platform helping clinicians master high-stakes conversations - like breaking bad news and end-of-life discussions - through video, reflection and live facilitation, to build confidence, clarity and compassionate care.

Have you got a research idea that could make a difference? Apply now for an Avant Foundation Member Grant https://bit.ly/3yN2gor



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