Welcome to the Australian Medical Association (ACT) Ltd.
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Australian Medical Association (ACT) Ltd.
The AMA is the largest independent organisation for all doctors. Its
members are registered medical practitioners and medical students.
AMA ACT represents medical students, junior doctors, salaried hospital
doctors, specialists and VMOs, salaried non-clinical doctors
and academics through a range of disciplines. The AMA acts as an
advocate for the medical profession and for patients.
For a comprehensive guide to the AMA's postion statements and policies go to www.ama.com.au
This website is designed to be a resource for AMA ACT members and
to assist patients seeking medical specialists. Only members have web
access to employment advice and awards, professional and commercial
benefits.
AMA Media Releases - for an up to the minute guide and historical account of AMA's media releases
Art In Butt Out 2012 Competition ** Entries now open **
We are now accepting entries for this year's Art In Butt Out competition. Entries are welcome from all Year 8 students. Closing date is 29th June.
Click here for competiton guidelines and conditions of entry.
Click here for designer declaration and parent approval form.
Click here for the AMA's statement on tobacco smoking.
2011 Winner
Congratulations to winner Sophie Taplin who received her award at the
Legislative Assembly on Tuesday 16th August 2011. His Excellency Michael
Bryce, ACT Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Mary Porter and AMA ACT
President Iain Dunlop were in attendance.
Sophie won whilst a year 8 student at St Clare's College. Her artwork appeared on Canberra Milk cartons in September 2011.
AMA Family Doctor Week 2011
Dr Caroline Luke
Click here to see a video of Canberra GP Dr Caroline Luke.
Advice to the profession from the Australian Chief Medical Officer re seasonal flu vaccination
Download Media Release here
GP Positions Vacant
The ACT Division of General Practice maintains a listing of job vacancies for GPs in Canberra and the surrounding region.
Click here to view the list.
Health Qualifications for Practice Support Staff
Esset Australia and
the Australian Medical Association (AMA) ACT are pleased to announce
the Health Training Solutions initiative, undertaking a joint provision
of nationally recognised Health Support and Health Administration courses.
The
program enables health administrative and support staff to gain skills
essential for the delivery of high quality healthcare, and offers great benefits to medical practices supporting their employees to undertake the program, including:
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recognising and raising the skill level of employees
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overcoming real workplace issues and needs
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professional development activities aligned to the needs of practice accreditation processes
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accreditation of employees at an industry set standard of competency
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government incentives for the participation of eligible employees
The
program is delivered through a blend of on-the-job coaching visits with
each participant within their practice work environment, one day
seminars and distance based materials.
Phone AMA (ACT) on 02 6270 5410 or visit www.esset.com.au for more information. An Expression of Interest form can be found here. Fill in the Expression of Interest and fax to AMA ACT on 02 6273 0455.
Membership
Your 2012 subscription has added benefits with
the Membership Rewards Partner Program. On presentation of your
membership card or your partner's supplementary card, you will receive
a 10% discount from local Canberra businesses participating in the
program (conditions may apply).
Our Membership Rewards Partners for 2012 are:
Evo Health Club, Realm Hotel, Barton
Electric Shadows Bookshop, Braddon
Botanics on Jardine Florist, Kingston
Connoisseur Catering, Canberra
The Essential Ingredient, Kingston
Belluci's Restaurants, Phillip & Manuka
New Industrial Awards & National Employment Standards
- effective 1 January 2010
Updated awards are accessible on the members only
page. Members are reminded that they have a legal requirement to
have a copy of the award relevant to staff, freely available and
accessible to the staff affected.
Practice Principals and Practice Managers who are members of the PM
Network can request a hard copy of these awards by calling 6270 5410.
Industrial Advice for AMA Members
As part of your
membership benefits, AMA ACT now offers the services of Andy
Ozolins, Industrial Officer, to meet your industrial needs. He can be
contacted from Monday to Wednesday, 9:30am -1:30pm on 6270 5410 or by
email: industrial@ama-act.com.au Outside of Mr Ozolins' hours, please contact Christine Brill, Executive Officer, on the same number.
- Servicing Employers with up to date information on employment of clerical staff and nurses and your legal requirements as an Employer
- Servicing Practitioners employed in the public and private sectors
Appointments available at TCH
AMA
ACT industrial officer, Andy Ozolins, is available to meet with members
at the Canberra Hospital or at the AMA ACT Office in Barton.
For an appointment with Andy to discuss any of your workplace concerns, please email industrial@ama-act.com.au or phone 6270 5410.
AMA survey of Hospital Doctor Hours to improve Patient Care
In May 2006, the AMA conducted a nationwide survey of hospital doctors'
working hours to assess the fatigue risks of their current working
arrangements. The online survey collected data on the hours of work,
on-call hours, non-work hours and sleep time of more than 550 doctors
during the audit week. AMA members and non-members were able to
participate in the survey.
Download a full copy of the AMA Safe Hours Audit 2006 .
Occupational Safety and Security for Doctors
The AMA has drafted a position statement on Personal Safety and Privacy
for Doctors. The AMA recognises that violence against doctors is a
growing concern. This Position Statement is provided in an effort to
reduce the vulnerability of medical practitioners, including trainees
and registrars, those working in rural or remote settings, and those
providing after hours care and home visits.
For further information on this Position Statement click here
ALERT - ACT Health Professionals Amendment Regulation
The AMA ACT is aware of the concerns of some salaried non-clinical
medical practitioners regarding some of the provisions of the Health
Professionals Amendment Regulations and particularly Clause 2.5
"Maintenance and demonstration of continued competence, recency of
practice and professional development." Members can access further
information on 'members only' page.
Work-life balance: AMA's Management and Doctor's Guidelines to Implementing Flexibility
The AMA's Management and Doctors' Guidelines to Implementing
Flexibility have been finalised. Members can access the documents on
'members only' page. Non-members and organisations wanting to access
the documents please contact Christine Brill, phone (02) 6270 5410.
Links
Australian Medical Student Association