If you are looking to contact us regarding either your indemnity or travel policies, we are currently experiencing higher than expected enquiry volumes resulting in long wait times. You can access further information about these policies, including alternative contact options, via the member portal. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

International Medical Graduate (IMG) - Education collection

Avant has an extensive range of education material that may assist you to navigate aspects of the Australian Medical system. We have also curated a collection of third-party content you may find useful.

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Professionalism in medicine

Professionalism in Australian medicine is paramount, ensuring quality patient care and maintaining public trust. It encompasses ethical behaviour, competence, integrity, and respect for patients and colleagues. Adherence to the Medical Board of Australia's code of conduct is fundamental. 

This free video explores the nuances of professionalism in medicine, delving into the code of conduct's principles and their real-world applications. Understanding these standards is crucial for upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism in the Australian healthcare system.

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Free webinar

Exploring the Good Medical Practice: a code of conduct for doctors in Australia.

Avant has over 60+ hours of CPD content for our members. Click on the link below for further content.

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General content

Medicare

Medicare FAQMedicare - reducing your risk (webinar)

Prescribing

Prescription monitoring system flags doctor's prescribing mistakePrescribing safely

Regulatory system

Direct patient complaints (factsheet)Dealing with a complaint from the regulator (factsheet)

Additional content

Medicare Benefits Scheme (eLearning)Medicare Benefits Scheme (resources)Services Australia: Starting with MedicareUnderstanding Medicare: Provider handbook

Additional content

National Real Time Prescription MonitoringTherapeutic Goods Administration: Prescription opioidsTherapeutic Goods Administration: Opioid resources

Additional content

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency: Concerns managmentAustralian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency: Checklist handling feedback
Communication content

Fundamentals

Communication fundamentals (eLearning)Consultation insights (eLearning)

Challenges

Difficult conversations (eLearning)Communication challenges (eLearning)Doctors speak-up: Communication and language skills for IMGs

Documentation

Medical records: documentation (eLearning)Medical records: Legal requirements (eLearning)Medical records: Activity (eLearning)

Additional content

Ausmed: Communication skillsAusmed: Communication for quality careRACGP: Communication essentials (eLearning)RACGP: Communication skills (eLearning)Astute doctor: Building strong patient relationships (eLearning)

Additional content

BMJ: Cultural communications (eLearning)BMJ: Communication skills (eLearning)RACGP: Cultural awareness and safety (eLearning)ACRRM: Introduction to cultural awarenessAIDA: Cultural safety training

Additional content

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency: Managing health records (eLearning)Australian Commission for Quality and Safety in Healthcare



Avant Assist

Avant Assist is an additional support service designed in consultation with members. It provides resources to support you deliver safe, best practice care to your patients, and helps to minimise risk, and alleviate the stress and disruption, of having a complaint or claim made against you

Members have access to a range of relevant resources for their specialty including education, services, and clinical tools.

Additionally, as part of Avant Assist members can book in a time to talk with Risk Advisory Service. The team can review your practice in person or over the phone. Following the discussion, you will be provided with comprehensive material to assist you in mitigating your medico legal risks.

If you would like to learn more about Avant assist, please click on the relevant options.

Avant Assist (Non-surgical Practitioners) Avant Assist (Surgical Specialists)

Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria

Hitting the ground running: IMG orientation program

Medical Council of Victoria’s Hitting the Ground Running (HTGR): IMG Orientation program is designed to support and familiarise International Medical Graduate (IMGs) who are planning on or currently working within the Australian healthcare system (Hospital-based and/or General Practice). At the end of the course, you will receive evidence of certification.

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All Avant resources

Access to over 250 content items such as factsheets, podcasts, videos and articles. CPD activities that cover a wide range of content, with a medico-legal focus.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Avant acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their connections to land, sea and community. As a national organisation, we pay our respects to Elders past and present, of the lands on which we gather and work, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

IMPORTANT: Professional indemnity insurance and the Practice Medical Indemnity Policy available from Avant Mutual Group Limited ABN 58 123 154 898 (Avant Mutual) are issued by Avant Insurance Limited, ABN 82 003 707 471, AFSL 238 765 (Avant). Avant Cyber Insurance cover is available to eligible Avant Practice Medical Indemnity Policy holders up to the cessation of their policy and is provided under a Group Policy between Liberty Mutual Insurance Company ABN 61 086 083 605 (Liberty) and Avant. Private health insurance products are issued by The Doctors’ Health Fund Pty Limited, ABN 68 001 417 527, a member of the Avant Mutual Group. Avant arranges Avant Business Insurance as agent of the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850, AFSL 234 708 (Allianz) and may receive a commission on each policy arranged. Avant Travel Cover is available under a Group Policy between QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited, ABN 78 003 191 035, AFSL 239 545 (QBE) and Avant Mutual. Avant Travel Cover is underwritten by QBE and Avant may receive a benefit for arranging cover. Avant Finance is a registered business name of Avant Doctors’ Finance Pty Ltd (ACN 637 769 361) and licensed to Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd (ABN 75 640 406 784). Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avant Doctors’ Finance Pty Ltd. Loan products may be provided by Avant Doctors’ Finance Pty Ltd or arranged by Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd. Credit services or assistance to which the National Credit Code applies are provided by Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd as authorised Credit Representative (Credit Representative Number 523242) for LMG Broker Services Pty Ltd ACN 632 405 504 Australian Credit Licence 517192. Legal services are provided by Avant Law Pty Ltd ABN 63 136 429 153 (Avant Law). Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Legal practitioners employed by Avant Law are members of the scheme.


The information provided on this website is general advice only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should consider these, having regard to the appropriateness of the advice before deciding to purchase or continue to hold these products. For full details including the terms, conditions, and exclusions that apply, please read and consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or policy wording and Target Market Determination (TMD) which are available on this website or by contacting us on 1800 128 268. Information on this site does not constitute legal or professional advice, and is current as at the date of initial publication.


*Terms and conditions

1. The waiver of establishment fee and discounted rate is only available for eligible business equipment loans. The discounted rate applies for 6 months only and is applied as a 0.65% discount against the applicable variable rate for that loan type. The current rates after the discount is applied are 6.59% for cars and 6.89% for equipment. If the applicable variable rate changes during the 6 months, the reduction will be applied to the new rate for the relevant remaining period. After the 6-month discount period, the variable rate will be the rate determined in accordance with the loan agreement and notified by us.

2. The offer is only available if your loan application is approved between 1 November and 31 December 2024 and settled before 31 March 2025.

3. The establishment fee waiver only applies to the establishment fee for the eligible business equipment loan. All other fees and charges (including any other applicable upfront loan fees and charges) will still be payable. Our standard loan terms and conditions will also apply.

4. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer.

5. This offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Approval of any loan is subject to standard credit assessment and is at our complete discretion.