Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF)

by Dr April Armstrong | Dec 4, 2016 | Advice, Self Managed Super Funds, Superannuations

What is a Self Managed Superannuation Fund? A Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) is a type of superannuation fund established so the member can have ultimate control and responsibility of the investment and administration decisions of the fund in its capacity as...

Superannuation – a guide for Doctors

by Dr April Armstrong | Nov 30, 2016 | Advice, Retirement planning, Superannuations

  Despite being a person who likes to know about everything, I have buried my head in the sand when it comes to superannuation. The very thought of writing this article gave me days of procrastination energy. So after several pleas for assistance from a friend...

Common Tax Deductions for Doctors

by Dr Jonathan Brown | Nov 30, 2016 | Advice, Business, Taxation

[apss_share] This article has been written by Brentnalls SA, Chartered Accountants and Advisors.   How Doctors can reduce their tax bill One of the simplest and most effective ways a Doctor can minimise their tax bill is by being aware of the available tax...

Article review: Suicide By Health Professionals

by Dr April Armstrong | Nov 27, 2016 | Advice, Lifestyle, Personal Wellbeing

The Invincible Suicide is a taboo topic along with mental health, drug and alcohol addiction and domestic violence. The health profession is the last of the population to reveal its devastating need, often until it is too late. In 2003 as a first year medical student...

To Fellow or not to Fellow?

by Dr April Armstrong | Nov 22, 2016 | Advice, Career

Aspiring to fellowship is the goalpost that as doctors we set our sights on from very early on in our career. Doctors with a clear goal and pathway have frequently spoken of their career choice long before entering medical school. Following that path often leads to a...

Medical Indemnity – get your money’s worth

by Dr April Armstrong | Nov 19, 2016 | Advice, General practice, Insurance, Medical indemnity

Under Australian law, every registered medical practitioner must be insured under a medical defence organisation (MDO) to cover us in the event of complaints against us by patients. There are a number of AHPRA-approved MDOs including Avant, Tego, MIGA, MDA National...