Welcome to the Doctors Reform Society of Australia

The Doctors Reform Society (DRS) was formed in 1973 to support a proposal for a publicly-funded universal health insurance system. Medibank (now Medicare) was successfully created despite opposition from the Australian Medical Association.

All members' views are valued, and open debate on all health issues is encouraged both within and outside the organisation. The DRS functions as a medico-political think tank, a lobby group and a public resource centre.

Also visit the DRS on Facebook and Twitter.

Join the DRS

Membership of the Doctors' Reform Society is open to all medical practitioners and medical students who believe that everyone, regardless of their social or economic status, should have access to high quality healthcare. Click here to find out more about membership.

Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform. Susan B. Anthony 1860

DRS National Conference

The Doctors Reform Society held its 2012 National conference and AGM on 29-30 September in the State Library of WA. More details on timetable and speakers can be found here.

Conference report by Elissa Campbell.

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