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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



The Avant Foundation is administered by Avant Services Co. Pty Limited (ACN 616 529 581).

13/05/2026

Meet Kendall, one of our medico-legal lawyers. Hear what she recommends as one of our top resources that junior doctors will find useful.

Download our factsheet: https://bit.ly/4bYM7xm

Avant has appeared before the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on draft legislation that could reshape how...
20/04/2026

Avant has appeared before the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on draft legislation that could reshape how doctor fees are communicated to patients.

Representing more than 90,000 members, our Chief Medical Officer Professor Steve Robson and Advocacy General Manager Georgie Haysom put the medical profession's interests squarely on the record.

The draft legislation would allow the Federal Government to publish fee and out-of-pocket cost data publicly. We support greater transparency – but only when that data is accurate, contextualised, and meaningful.

Misleading information doesn't serve patients. And it doesn't serve doctors.

Avant will continue to advocate for a framework that reflects the complexity of medical practice and protects the trust at the heart of the doctor–patient relationship.

Read our full submission here: https://bit.ly/4tjAJCs

16/04/2026

Getting onto a specialist training program is challenging. Here's what your fellow doctors think you need to do to succeed:

1. Academic performance is important – but it’s only the foundation

2. “Who you know” is actually as important as they say it is

3. Demonstrate genuine interest and passion for the specialty in the interview

4. Consider geographical flexibility

5. Be honest with yourself about your motivation and passion.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4v5Gh4B

If you are considering applying for a physician specialty training program, there are many options and complexities to n...
14/04/2026

If you are considering applying for a physician specialty training program, there are many options and complexities to navigate.

Join us for our second From JMO to Specialist webinar, and hear from RACP experts and Avant members currently on physician training programs.

This session will help you understand:

· overview of physician training programs

· practical tips and guidance for a successful application

· what life as a physician trainee is like.

Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Time: 7pm AEDT

Duration: 1 hour

Can't attend? Register anyway and we'll send you a link to the recording.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4sO3oi5

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