Australian Medical Association (WA)

Australian Medical Association (WA) The AMA (WA) is Western Australia's largest independent professional organisation for medical practitioners.

As a member of the AMA you are part of the nation's peak medical group representing over 28,000 doctors Australia-wide. The AMA (WA) is the largest independent professional organisation for medical practitioners and medical students in Western Australia

The AMA (WA) looks after the professional and industrial needs of members at all stages of their careers, and is committed to advancing the medical profession. The Association is dedicated to protecting individual members and the collective interests of all doctors, be they working in WA's public hospital system, running a private practice or providing services in community health centres in the rural and remote parts of the state. The AMA (WA) negotiates and lobbies policy makers to represent the views and interests of the medical profession and to promote the welfare of patients to all those associated with the provision of health care within Western Australia and at a federal level. Patient care and public health are high priorities to members of the AMA, and the AMA (WA) also campaigns tirelessly for the rights of patients, better public health services, guaranteed freedom of choice in the private system and the right to retain access to Australia's high standards of medicine. The AMA campaigns on welfare issues affecting a community of over 2.1 million patients across the state of WA.

AMA (WA) President Dr Kyle Hoath attended the The University of Notre Dame Australia School of Medicine prize event on T...
30/12/2025

AMA (WA) President Dr Kyle Hoath attended the The University of Notre Dame Australia School of Medicine prize event on Thursday 18 December.

Dr Hoath presented the AMA (WA) Gold Medal Prize for the Best Student in Year 4 to Letisha Carozza. Congratulations Letisha!

In his final blog post for the year, AMA (WA) President Kyle Hoath writes about the state of public hospitals, and the p...
29/12/2025

In his final blog post for the year, AMA (WA) President Kyle Hoath writes about the state of public hospitals, and the promising work we've seen as the year comes to a close.

Months of record-breaking ramping, and the longest ED wait times in the country, are results we can’t accept again next year. But the AMA (WA) is supportive and cautiously optimistic about the plans that the State Government are putting in place to manage next winter's load.

Read Dr Hoath's post here https://pulse.ly/phdfabjfok

22/12/2025

The majority of Australian medicinal cannabis prescriptions are coming from overseas, the ABC's Alan Kohler has reported, which means that it has not gone through the usual trials to determine quality, safety and effectiveness, like other drugs.

The AMA and the Pharmacy Guild are alarmed about these developments, and are calling for medicinal cannabis to be made into a normal prescription medicine, with safety and effectiveness fully understood.

19/12/2025

The AMA (WA) Members Soirée on Thursday 18 December was an evening of connection and celebration at Spirit of Little Things Distillery in Subiaco. 🎉

This annual gathering is an opportunity to reflect on our shared achievements for the year and recognise the dedication of the members who contribute through the AMA (WA) Board, Council and Practice Groups.

Special thanks to event sponsor Silverchain.

18/12/2025

AMA (WA) President Kyle Hoath spoke to 6PR Perth about a promising reduction in risky drinking among young teenagers, especially those aged 14-17.

This suggests that our health messaging is working to encourage more responsible drinking among young people, which will have a positive effect on their health throughout their lives.

But risky drinking levels are still too high, and there's more work to be done. As we head into the festive season, please enjoy alcohol responsibly.

The AMA (WA) welcomes the Medical Board of Australia’s decision to work with the medical profession on developing profes...
16/12/2025

The AMA (WA) welcomes the Medical Board of Australia’s decision to work with the medical profession on developing profession-led strategies that support late-career doctors to continue practising safely.

Consistent with the position of the Federal AMA, we strongly support an approach that is evidence-based, balanced and respectful, recognising the immense contribution that late-career doctors make to patient care, clinical leadership, and mentorship across our health system.

We are pleased the Board has decided not to proceed with mandatory health checks based solely on age, and instead focus on collaborative, supportive measures that promote safe, sustainable practice. As the Federal AMA has emphasised, every doctor should have access to a usual GP and regular confidential check-ups as a voluntary and preventive measure, not as a regulatory requirement.

Late-career doctors continue to provide high-quality care. It is essential the system recognises their autonomy, experience and ongoing value, while ensuring robust and transparent processes to maintain public confidence. The AMA (WA) looks forward to working with the Medical Board, specialist colleges, CPD homes and doctors’ health services to help shape these profession-led supports and ensure Western Australian doctors are well-supported at every stage of their careers.

15/12/2025

The AMA (WA) extends its deepest sympathies at this difficult time for the Australian community.

Doctors who are struggling should consider contacting the Doctors Health Advisory Service Western Australia - dhaswa 24/7 Advice Line on (08) 6388 4904.

Congratulations to Pramana Medical Centre, who won the inaugural Practice of the Year Award at the recent AMA (WA)’s 202...
13/12/2025

Congratulations to Pramana Medical Centre, who won the inaugural Practice of the Year Award at the recent AMA (WA)’s 2025 Awards night.

Pramana Medical Group, established in 2021, has redefined what patient-centred primary care looks like in Australia. Serving more than 7,000 active patients—65% of whom are First Nations people, the remaining being culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups, individuals experiencing homelessness, and people living with disability. Pramana has made clinical excellence inseparable from equity by creating a centre that delivers health without barriers.

Their trauma-informed, culturally safe, and holistic model addresses social determinants of health in parallel with clinical care. Weekly home-visit clinics, staffed by a GP, nurse, and social worker, bring healthcare directly to families who might otherwise remain disengaged. By meeting people where they are, Pramana helps rebuild trust with families who may have been disconnected from care for years or decades.

Pramana’s clinical team is uniquely interdisciplinary, resembling more of a hospital than a GP clinic. The workforce includes GPs, nurse practitioners, primary care nurses, a psychiatrist specialising in addiction, a clinical pharmacist, diabetes educator, podiatrist, optometrist, chiropractor, sleep specialist, dietitian, exercise physiologist, cardiologist, cardiac sonographer, respiratory nurse, and domestic violence social worker. Together they deliver evidence-based wraparound care, while innovative partnerships with tertiary services bring outpatient appointments into the clinic and integrate joint telehealth with GPs to enhance trust and engagement for marginalised communities.

PMC ensures clinical excellence is not a privilege but a right delivered in ways that are safe, culturally sensitive, and accessible.

In August, Pramana’s Dr Rajeshwary (Raji) Krishnan received the AMA’s President’s award, recognising her dedication to improving health outcomes for multiple generations of First Nations families. Dr Krishnan was also named the 2025 RACGP GP of the Year.

AMA (WA) President Dr Kyle Hoath, CEO Dr Bennie Ng, Kevin Sneddon, General Manager Industrial Relations and Jeremy Lee, ...
12/12/2025

AMA (WA) President Dr Kyle Hoath, CEO Dr Bennie Ng, Kevin Sneddon, General Manager Industrial Relations and Jeremy Lee, General Manager Policy and Communications had a productive and constructive discussion with Hon Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Industrial Relations; Aged Care and Seniors, and her team.

We explored a range of industrial issues impacting our members and worked through potential solutions. Importantly, the AMA (WA) committed to supporting the WA Government in advocating to the Commonwealth for more aged care beds and home care packages for elderly Western Australians. This is a critical step in addressing ambulance ramping that challenged WA public hospitals last winter. Collaboration is key to supporting medical practitioners and improving outcomes for their patients.

11/12/2025

WA patients are waiting in emergency departments for an average of 44 minutes, which is more than double the national average, even though we recorded one of the smallest increases in ED presentations.

AMA (WA) President Kyle Hoath told ABC News Perth that doctors aren't surprised by this result.

The AMA (WA) has been asking for more beds and investment into our health infrastructure, and clearly more needs to be done to get our public hospitals up to the standard WA patients deserve.

📞 The DHASWA 24/7 Advice Line number has changed. ☎️The service continues to operate exactly as before: a confidential, ...
11/12/2025

📞 The DHASWA 24/7 Advice Line number has changed. ☎️

The service continues to operate exactly as before: a confidential, doctor-to-doctor support that's available at any time.

Doctors and medical students can call the DHASWA 24/7 Advice Line on (08) 6388 4904 for help with things like:

· stress, burnout or overwhelm
· pressures in your workplace, placement or clinical environment
· uncertainty about next steps or who to talk to
· personal wellbeing concerns
· navigating challenging situations with supervisors or peers
· clinical or professional dilemmas
· managing difficult interactions
· concerns about performance, safety or wellbeing

You don’t need to be in crisis. You can call about anything that’s impacting you.

Doctors Health Advisory Service Western Australia - dhaswa

Congratulations to Dr Daniel Hunt, who won the Advocate of the Year Award at the recent AMA (WA)’s 2025 Awards night.Dr ...
10/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr Daniel Hunt, who won the Advocate of the Year Award at the recent AMA (WA)’s 2025 Awards night.

Dr Daniel Hunt, a Jaru and Indjibarndi man, is both a General Practitioner and Dentist.

He’s an exceptional General Practitioner, a tireless advocate for health equity, & an influential leader in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health. He has dedicated his career to improving access to culturally safe healthcare, influencing health policy at state & national levels, & mentoring the next generation of clinicians. As a registered RACGP Supervisor, he has invested significant time in mentoring GP registrars, junior doctors, and other healthcare professionals. His focus on cultural safety, holistic care, and community engagement ensures that those he trains carry forward the same values and standards.

Dr Hunt has held significant leadership roles, including Acting CEO and Deputy Medical Director of Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services. He is the Deputy Chair of the Blood Borne Viruses and Sexual Transmitted Infection Advisory Committee for Western Australia, stemming from an interest managing the Australian Syphilis epidemic. He is the 2025 NAIDOC Person of the Year, the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association’s 2024 Indigenous Doctor of the Year and the 2022 RACGP WA GP in Training of the Year.

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As a member of the AMA you are part of the nation's peak medical group representing over 28,000 doctors Australia-wide. The AMA (WA) looks after the professional and industrial needs of members at all stages of their careers, and is committed to advancing the medical profession. The Association is dedicated to protecting individual members and the collective interests of all doctors, be they working in WA's public hospital system, running a private practice or providing services in community health centres in the rural and remote parts of the state. The AMA (WA) negotiates and lobbies policy makers to represent the views and interests of the medical profession and to promote the welfare of patients to all those associated with the provision of health care within Western Australia and at a federal level. Patient care and public health are high priorities to members of the AMA, and the AMA (WA) campaigns tirelessly for the rights of patients, better public health services, guaranteed freedom of choice in the private system and the right to retain access to Australia's high standards of medicine. The AMA campaigns on welfare issues affecting a community of over 2.1 million patients across the state of WA.