AMA Victoria

26/07/2025

Patience is one of the most critical – and often underestimated – qualities in property investment. It’s about more than just waiting; it’s the discipline to do your research, select the right asset, and walk away when the numbers don’t stack up.

In this article, Wakelin Property Advisory's Jarrod McCabe and Brenton Potter take you inside a real client case study, showing how a patient, methodical approach across market research, due diligence, and negotiation delivers the best results for property investors.

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25/07/2025

Enrolments for the August/September intake of AMA Victoria’s Leadership Education Program for Senior Doctors are now open.

Structured, practical and CME claimable, this program is designed for senior doctors in public and private practice who are already leading teams (or about to).

Explore the individual and group options:

• Group: amav.me/leadership-senior-doc-group
• Individual: amav.me/leadership-senior-doc-individual

25/07/2025

AMA Victoria and ASMOF Victoria met with the state government and hospital representatives today to present the log of claims for the new enterprise agreement for Victoria’s public hospital doctors.

Backed by the voices of AMA Victoria and ASMOF Victoria members and months of preparation, we're bringing a clear message: it’s time for fair pay, safe hours and a system that works for doctors and patients.

Let’s get to work.

24/07/2025

Victorian junior doctors have achieved a significant victory in securing a landmark $175M settlement in the fight for unpaid overtime.

If you wish to participate in the Settlement Scheme and recover unpaid wages for unrostered overtime worked as a junior doctor at one or more Victorian Health Services, you must register by 1 August 2025. Registration is completely free and confidential.

Register to secure your right to potential repayment here: vicjuniordoctors.com.au. Missing this deadline means forfeiting your right to claim for unpaid overtime you may be owed.

24/07/2025

By becoming a mentor in AMA Victoria’s Mentoring Program, you can help to support junior doctors as they approach key career transition points – whether it be preparing for training, exploring specialty options or navigating early career challenges.

Draw from your own experience to offer valuable insight for others while developing your own leadership and communication skills. Express your interest in the program today: amav.me/mentoring

23/07/2025

Starting your internship in 2026? This live webinar will help you understand where your rights and entitlements come from and how they are protected.

Hosted by AMA Victoria and the Medical Student Council of Victoria (MSCV), the session will be held on Wednesday 6 August at 6pm and includes time for your questions. AMA Victoria's Director of Workplace Relations Grant Forsyth will be leading you through the session.

Register here: amav.me/understanding-eba

22/07/2025

Struggling to find time for meaningful professional development? Coaching could be your most effective CPD activity this year.

Designed for doctors, AMA Victoria’s coaching programs offer confidential support to help you navigate competing demands and complex roles. Every program is CME-claimable and tailored to your context.

Book a short discovery call to see if coaching is right for you: amav.me/coaching-is-cpd

21/07/2025

The new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan is now in effect, bringing one of the biggest shifts to Chronic Disease Management in years. With updated item numbers, new billing structures and a stronger focus on team-based care, many practices are still working through what these changes mean day-to-day.

In an upcoming webinar hosted by the Australian Medical Association (Federal) on Monday 28 July (7 to 8:30pm), Cubiko CEO and Founder Chris Smeed will guide you through the practical realities of the new model.

Register your place now: bit.ly/44Qr6zX

20/07/2025

Winter may be here, but for Melbourne’s property market, that doesn’t have to mean tough times ahead.

Rather than fearing a lean winter, Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory sees this as a period of pent-up demand and positive buyer sentiment.

With supply set to tighten further, those willing to do the groundwork now – monitoring key market indicators and getting their finances and strategy in order – will be best placed to move quickly when the right opportunity appears.

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19/07/2025

Samsung is offering AMA Victoria members savings of up to $809 on Galaxy Z Fold7 | Z Flip7 if pre-ordered between now and Thursday 31 July.

Pre-orders receive:

• 20% off RRP
• Bonus $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device
• 30% off RRP on selected watches, buds or power and connectivity when purchased in the same transaction.

Many more limited time deals are currently on offer. T&Cs apply. Use your member log in for access: amav.me/samsung

18/07/2025

From a public health perspective, tooth decay is on the rise and four in 10 kids are reaching school age with dental trouble.

Dr Jill Tomlinson, immediate past president of AMA Victoria says even when you are doing your best in brushing your child’s teeth, it is an inexact science that is not always perfect.

Tooth decay is on the rise in young children, but with rising costs and confused food labelling, time-poor parents are struggling to stay on top of good dental hygiene.

18/07/2025

Have you ever lost all attention to what's going on around you, been lost for thoughts or grasping at memories? These are all symptoms of 'mind blanking', a common experience with a wide variety of definitions ranging from feeling drowsy to a complete absence of conscious awareness.

Read more about this experience and why it happens in the latest : amav.me/vicdoc