AMA Council of Doctors in Training - AMA CDT

16/04/2026

Doctors in training face some of the most demanding years of their careers. It’s essential that you feel supported to understand, protect and prioritise your mental health during this time.

Our next doctor in training webinar, hosted by the Chair of our Council of Doctors in Training Dr Sanjay Hettige, will address common concerns about seeking mental health support, and will provide clear, practical guidance on safe pathways to care.

Importantly, the focus is on supporting your mental health, rather than leaving you to navigate complex systems on your own.

This CPD eligible webinar will also include a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance anonymously.

When: Thursday 7 May 2026 | 7pm – 8:30pm (AEST)

Register👉https://tinyurl.com/mr3vc86v

14/04/2026

We are delighted to announce that Prof Zoe Wainer, inaugural Director General of the Australian Centre for Disease Control, will speak at our national conference in Melbourne this August.

Professor Wainer is responsible for establishing and leading Australia’s national public health agency and strengthening the country’s preparedness for future health threats. The Centre for Disease Control provides independent, evidence-based advice on disease prevention, surveillance and response to safeguard the health of Australians.

A medical doctor with a background in cardiothoracic surgery and a PhD from the University of Melbourne, Professor Wainer has expertise in public health, value-based healthcare and women’s health. She has worked internationally in global health, including public health initiatives in Timor-Leste and surgical programs in Fiji and Tonga.

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10/04/2026

The best part of AMA26? Networking with colleagues who share your passion for the profession.

Don't miss out. Early bird offer for members ends 30 April.

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07/04/2026

Why attend an AMA national conference? Networking tops the list.

AMA26 will bring together doctors from every stage and specialty — creating space for meaningful connections, collaboration, and shared insight into the future of medicine.

The sessions matter, but it’s the conversations in between that make AMA26 truly valuable.

Join the profession at AMA26.

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02/04/2026

The federal government’s new gambling advertising reforms fail to provide the comprehensive protections needed to reduce online gambling-related harm, particularly among children and young people.

Australians lose more to gambling than any other country in the world. Gambling addiction is a serious health issue linked to mental illness, substance abuse, family breakdown and severe financial distress.

The AMA will continue to call for reforms recommended by the review led by Peta Murphy, including a national independent gambling regulator and a pathway to a total ban on online gambling advertising.

The federal government’s new gambling advertising reforms fail to provide the comprehensive protections needed to reduce online gambling-related harm, particularly among children and young people.

31/03/2026

Be in a room that influences at AMA26.

Leadership, policy, politics.

Our national conference is where decisions are shaped.

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25/03/2026

AMA DiTs 📣

Think you know someone who could be DiT of the year????

Time is running out to nominate for the AMA awards. Nominations close Tuesday.

Get your nomination in now 👉bit.ly/4sYBwrG

23/03/2026

Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care Anne Ruston told our annual colleges, associations and societies meeting there needs to be more of a focus on preventive health.

We couldn’t agree more, which is why we will continue calling for a tax on sugary drinks through our SicklySweet campaign. This “win win” and evidence-based policy would boost government revenue for further preventive health measures and have a big impact on chronic disease.

https://www.ama.com.au/sickly-sweet

23/03/2026

Our colleges, associations and societies meeting session on doctor training kicks off, with Sanjay Hettige facilitating an important discussion on training, supporting and engaging future doctors.

23/03/2026

We kicked off the program at our colleges, associations and societies meeting with a focused discussion on the role of innovation in strengthening prevention across Australia’s health system.

Expertly facilitated by Ms Caroline Edwards PSM, the session explored how policy, research and system design can work together to improve outcomes and reduce pressure on the health system with insights from: Professor Zoe Wainer, Director General at the Australian Centre for Disease Control; Mr James Downie from Cove Solutions, and Dr Lisa Studdert Head of Office Australian Productivity Commission.

A strong start to the day, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities in embedding prevention at the centre of healthcare reform.

22/03/2026

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen opened our colleges, associations and societies meeting, reflecting on the progress being made across Australia’s health system.

Dr McMullen highlighted long‑fought for AMA wins including on hospital funding, but said substantial work remains to protect continuity of care, support doctors at every stage of their careers, and to ensure reforms improve access without compromising safety or standards.

She underscored that the day ahead would showcase the breadth of challenges facing Australia’s health system, but just as importantly, the opportunities.

With Australia’s health leaders in the room, our annual meeting is chance to bring together experience, evidence and ideas to tackle complex issues.

16/03/2026

Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing, Mark Butler MP, will take the stage at our national conference in August to speak about the forces shaping Australia’s health system and the medical profession.

This session provides an opportunity to hear directly from government and gain insight into how advocacy, leadership and collaboration at a national level can shape outcomes, and why the voice of doctors remains critical to the future of Australia’s health system.

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AMA26: August 28-29 | Melbourne | Pullman on the Park

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