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29 October 2025
Medical practice checklist: How to keep things running smoothly over the festive shutdown
Discover an essential medical practice checklist with practical tips to help your practice run smoothly over the festive break.

20 October 2025
Registering with Ahpra for the first time – what you need to know
When a student graduates, they will be responsible for registering with AHPRA. Here are 6 common questions students ask.

07 October 2025
Harsh penalties for unauthorised access to medical records

11 September 2025
Protecting your practice - key person insurance explained
Safeguard your medical practice's finances with key person insurance. Discover how it protects income & covers costs if a member dies, falls ill or is disabled.

08 September 2025
Assessment of capacity
Dr Mark Woodrow, General Manager of the Medical Advisory Service at Avant explains how to assess decision-making capacity in healthcare, outlining key criteria, practical steps, and legal considerations.

07 September 2025
Receiving a complaint from Ahpra
The first you may know of a patient complaint is when you receive a letter from either Ahpra or a health complaints entity. In this 5 minute video Lauren Antonini, Solicitor at Avant, outlines what you should do if you receive a formal complaint and offers advice to help you prepare.

26 August 2025
Training doesn’t have to be fulltime: Members discuss pursuing other interests while completing your training
Are you trying to find ways to carve out time for other interests alongside a full-time career in medicine? We interviewed three Avant members who were able to balance their medical work with additional interests, and pave their own non-traditional career path allowing them flexibility and variety in their work.

25 August 2025
What career pathway will you choose?
Uncertain about your medical path? Avant's doctor-led guide demystifies specialties, revealing rewards, challenges, and insights from experienced practitioners