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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
We welcome the federal government’s commitment to establishing an Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC). It’s essential this independent CDC tackles AMR and other critical One Health challenges. Read the AMA's One Health position statement: www.ama.com.au/articles/one...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The AMA’s One Health position statement highlights this vital link, recognising that threats like antimicrobial resistance (AMR) undermine healthcare systems, food safety, and contribute to millions of deaths globally each year.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
🌍 Today marks the 10th annual global One Health Day — a timely reminder of the deep interconnection between the health of people, animals, and our environment.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
An alarming new report from @thelancet.com shows millions are dying each year as a result of our failure to tackle the climate crisis. In 2019 we declared climate change a 'health emergency'. It has only worsened since. We need more than words. We need action. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
AMA Chair of Public Health Dr Michael Bonning spoke to the ABC this morning about social media's role in promoting the use of supplements, and some of the risks associated with supplement use. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Vaccination rates are falling in many areas leading to the increased risk of vaccine preventable diseases like whooping cough, which can be deadly. Vaccines save lives. www.ama.com.au/media/act-no...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Our hospitals are in logjam following years of underinvestment. We need state and territory governments and the federal government to commit to both increase funding our public hospitals to expand capacity and improve performance. Story: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Health ministers are absolutely correct, confirmed in our ongoing research on the causes of logjam in our hospitals. This is one piece of the puzzle which needs solutions if we are to clear the hospital logjam. Our report: www.ama.com.au/articles/hos...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Our hospitals are in logjam. Patients can't move through the system due to exit block or 'bed block', with flow-on effects right through to long ED waits and ambulance ramping. We need urgent funding reform from state and fed govts to expand capacity and improve performance. hospitallogjam.com.au
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs urgent support: • Lifeline – 13 11 14 • Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
#worldsuicidepreventionday is a call to shift from silence and stigma to openness, empathy and action, to ensure those who are struggling feel heard, supported, and connected. Together, we can help create a future where more lives are saved and more stories are shared.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
In Australia, suicide remains the leading cause of death among people aged 15–44.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Wednesday 10 September is #worldsuicidepreventionday; and this year’s theme, ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’, challenges us to transform how we think and talk about suicide.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
AMA ACT President Dr Kerrie Aust was also present saying "We want kids and young people playing sport and having their heroes without a constant stream of gambling advertising." www.ama.com.au/media/two-ye...
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Two years of government inaction leaves Australians exposed to gambling harm
Two years after the landmark 'You win some, you lose more' parliamentary inquiry delivered 31 unanimous recommendations, the federal government is yet to deliver an adequate and comprehensive response...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Cricketing legend Usman Khawaja has taken a brave stand today calling out the government for failing to protect our children from the scourge that are gambling ads. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Usman Khawaja says Labor has been ‘100% too slow’ to ban gambling ads to protect children
Australian cricketer says the normalisation of gambling in sport for young people is ‘scary and dangerous’ as government continues to sit on reforms
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Don't forget to like and subscribe to The Waiting Room, and share the podcast with your networks. 📻 Spotify open.spotify.com/show/7mmGocs... 📻 Apple podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t... 📻 RSS feeds.zencastr.com/f/HHhjvwIs.rss
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Episode 3 - The Case for a Tax on Sugary Drinks
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Have a suggestion for a topic that you would like covered in future podcasts? We're keen to hear your thoughts on this too!
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Episode 3 - The Case for a Tax on Sugary Drinks
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We're also inviting you to submit questions for upcoming episodes. Do you have any questions about artificial intelligence in healthcare or the issue of vaping? Drop your question in the comments below and we'll see if we can get them answered in coming weeks.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
The AMA’s new podcast, hosted by Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy, is back with a new episode this week discussing preventive health and the AMA's campaign for a tax on sugar sweetened beverages.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Experiences like this shine a light on the 'hidden' waitlist, or the years many patients wait to even see a specialist before joining the elective — really, essential — surgery waitlist. Years lost to pain and suffering. Our solutions and more are at hospitallogjam.com.au
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Have a suggestion for a topic that you would like covered in future podcasts? We're keen to hear your thoughts on this too! Don't forget to like and subscribe to The Waiting Room, and share the podcast with your networks.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
We're also inviting you to submit questions for upcoming episodes. Do you have any questions about artificial intelligence in healthcare or the issue of vaping? Drop your question in the comments below and we'll see if we can get them answered in coming weeks.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
The AMA’s new podcast, hosted by Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy, is back later this week. Subscribe to The Waiting Room to have each episode delivered to you as soon as it is released!
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
6000 people waiting for so-called elective — really, essential — surgeries in SA as hospitals remain in a state of logjam. We need state and federal govts to fix the funding formula to help expand hospital capacity and improve performance. Our solutions: hospitallogjam.com.au
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
…bed block contributes to an entire system in logjam. We urge all governments to get a new hospital funding agreement finalised asap to clear the hospital logjam. www.hospitallogjam.com.au
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Clear the hospital logjam | Australian Medical Association
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
SA didn't need an investigation to find out that "exit block" is one of the biggest problems contributing to ambulance ramping. We've been saying it all along… www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Patients left in hospital foyers and corridors, waiting for hours to receive treatment as nurses are rostered to 'babysit' them. This isn't right. We need state and federal govts to step up and deliver funding reform to clear the logjam in our hospitals. www.hospitallogjam.com.au
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
We need state and federal governments to step up and deliver funding reform to clear the logjam in our public hospitals. More aged care beds will help exit block, but we need real investment to expand capacity and improve performance. www.hospitallogjam.com.au
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Worst ramping on record as flu cases overwhelm the SA hospital system. How can you help? Get vaccinated. How can governments help? State and federal governments must agree to funding reform to expand capacity and improve performance. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08... www.hospitallogjam.com.au
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Ambulance ramping reaches record high in South Australia amid flu season
As South Australia records its worst ambulance ramping, one of the ways the government is tackling the problem is by moving patients from hospitals to a hotel.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
This exclusive AMA member-only program — delivered in partnership with @monashuniversity.bsky.social — is designed to address the unique challenges faced by women in leadership. Expect a blend of experiential learning with real-world application to inspire, encourage and support women in healthcare.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Available at a special subsidised price, the program provides a structured pathway to develop your leadership potential and help you take the next step in your leadership journey.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Would you like to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose? Then the Australian Medical Association’s Women in Leadership program is for you. Register now: www.ama.com.au/events/women...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Did you hear the news? Dr Omar and Dr Chris have teamed up to host the AMA's new podcast The Waiting Room. Ep1 features AMA Pres Dr Danielle McMullen talking AMA advocacy. 📻 Spotify open.spotify.com/show/7mmGocs... 📻 Apple podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t... 📻 RSS feeds.zencastr.com/f/HHhjvwIs.rss
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The Waiting Room
Podcast · Australian Medical Association · The Waiting Room is a podcast by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) with hosts Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Did you hear the news? Dr Omar and Dr Chris have teamed up to host the AMA's new podcast The Waiting Room. Ep1 features AMA Pres Dr Danielle McMullen talking AMA advocacy. 📻 Spotify open.spotify.com/show/7mmGocs... 📻 Apple podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t... 📻 RSS feeds.zencastr.com/f/HHhjvwIs.rss
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The Waiting Room
Podcast · Australian Medical Association · The Waiting Room is a podcast by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) with hosts Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen kicking off AMA25!
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Don't believe us? Here's the research. 📔 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 📔 www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/u...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
There is encouraging news indicating a shift in young people's perceptions of vaping, with many young people seeing vaping as embarrassing and no longer perceiving it as a 'healthy alternative' to cigarettes.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
We know that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people determine the design and delivery of healthcare, outcomes improve for their communities. This scholarship is about investing in that future. Read more via our media release.
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AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship reaches historic milestone
Three medical students will be awarded an AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship this year for the first time in the program’s 30-year history.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
This is the first time in the program's 30-year history we are able to provide three scholarships in a single year, made possible by the generosity of our donors. This achievement reflects our commitment to growing the Indigenous medical workforce.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
We are proud to announce three medical students will be awarded an AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship this year as we expand our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said this tragic event "should be a stark reminder to all of us that while the flu can sometimes be a mild illness, it can be life-threatening, and every year, we lose lives to the flu… It's never too late to vaccinate".
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
The complacency of "it's just the flu" should be confronted by the reality that flu can and does lead to deaths every year. This WA family's heartbreaking loss was shared as a plea for others to get immunised. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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First toddler flu death in WA for 2025 prompts vaccination warning
Experts urge people to get vaccinated against the flu, after the death of a little girl from the virus in Perth.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
The federal government and state and territory governments need to expedite getting a new National Health Reform Agreement signed, sealed and delivered, so our patients get the care they need.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
No one deserves to spend 24 hrs on an ED floor in pain. Every day, patient care in our public hospitals is being impacted by issues like exit block.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
AMA WA President Dr Kyle Hoath says expanding pharmacy prescribing trials prioritises "quick treatment over quality treatment". Patients deserve continuity of care with their own GP through an ongoing doctor-patient relationship.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
It's been described as a "no-brainer" so why won't govt implement a small tax on sugary soft drinks? Research shows a 2kg reduction in sugar per person per year and $3.6bn in revenue, which means fewer chronic conditions from obesity, and money to fund preventive health measures. sicklysweet.com.au
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Read our position statement on violence in the medical workplace www.ama.com.au/articles/man...
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Managing and responding to violence in the medical workplace
Preventing the incidence and impact of harm caused by physical and psychosocial violence will lead to better workplaces for all medical and healthcare staff, better outcomes for patients, and a more f...
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Shocking reports of assaults on ED staff have been revealed in The Advertiser, with 23 assaults recorded over 12 weeks in just two of SA's hospitals. This is unacceptable, and no one should fear for their safety at work.
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Australian Medical Association @amamedia.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
This is exactly why flu vaccination is so critical — preventing illness reduces hospital admissions and helps relieve these devastating logjams.
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