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We set standards for general practice, educate the GPs of today and tomorrow, and advocate for a GP community dedicated to better health for all Australians.
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Early bird registration has been extended until Wednesday 30 July! Save $50 when you book your spot at the RACGP SA Education Weekend. Learn more and secure your early bird spot now: . This event is supported by MDA National, MIGA and William Buck.
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Nominations for the 2025 Faculty elections are now open. Represent RACGP members and advocate for members and their communities on issues that matte .For more information and to nominate visit our website:
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Are you interested in presenting your work at GP25 from 14–16 November in Brisbane? . Submissions close at 11.59 pm (AEST) Wednesday 16 July. To find out more and make a submission, visit the GP conference website:
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🚨 GP research grants now open! 🚨 Got an idea to improve general practice? We want to back you. 📅 Apply 12 May – 20 June 🔗 Dr Rochelle Sleaby did it—now it’s your turn. #GPResearch #GrantsOpen
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Are you a new fellow seeking guidance or an experienced GP interested in mentoring? . The RACGP Mentoring Program is now open. Find out more and Apply now:
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Only days left to have your say in our Health of the Nation survey, which closes Sun 4 May. Our Vic Fac Chair, Dr Anita Munoz says “data is the best way to influence government and policymakers, followed by real stories that illustrate that data." Act now
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Today we’ve launched our annual Health of the Nation survey, and we need you to have your say. The survey closes on 4 May and all responses are anonymous. Click here to access it: .You could also win a 12-month RACGP membership for 2025-2026.
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RT @RACGPPresident: The Govt’s $1b #mentalhealth package misses the profession which provides more psych support than any other part of our….
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Labor’s Federal Election commitment to create ‘more free mental health services’ includes new dedicated walk-in clinics, but the college fears this will only further fragment care.
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RT @newsGPau: The 2025 @RACGP Hackathon inspired GPs to lead the way in creating solutions to everyday challenges in general practice, with….
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What happens when you put GPs, tech minds and entrepreneurs into a room with the challenge of solving a problem in general practice?
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The 3 May Federal Election is crucial for the health of our community. Political parties backed many RACGP initiatives to boost the specialist GP workforce and #Medicare. We’ll continue to call for increased patients’ rebates for those who need it most. #Auspol #Election2025
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We’re hosting a national member webinar to get feedback around recent #Medicare election announcements. Led by @RACGPPresident, the panel will feature Dr @bekhoffman and Cubiko CEO Chris Smeed. Find out what these proposed changes could mean for you.
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Research Grants open until 4 April! Turn your ideas into impact with support for your major research project. Submit your EOI with the Aus General Practice Research Foundation to enhance GP care & Aus healthcare. Apply now 👉 #ResearchGrants #GPResearch
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While the $8.5b investment in Medicare demonstrates bipartisan support for general practice, we have heard and share member concerns about the focus on bulk billing. We’ve developed a list of FAQs to provide more info on how the RACGP is responding.
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Yesterday the RACGP has signed our third MOU with NACCHO. This signals our ongoing commitment to jointly advocate for the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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We welcome the Albanese Government’s $573m for #women’shealth, particularly funding for #IUDs and #menopause health assessments, which the College has been calling for. @gedkearney @Mark_Butler_MP #auspol
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It will also be cheaper for women to get long-acting contraceptives and menopause assessments, in a significant package that Labor says will save women thousands of dollars.
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RT @RACGPPresident: Out west, we don't have enough GPs. But as WA chair Ramya Raman told @ClaireSadler98 - the @RACGP has solutions. There….
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Almost 200 future general practitioners will be training in WA in 2025 but the workforce is still lagging behind population growth.
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Our QLD Chair Dr Cath Hester gave evidence at the QLD Parliamentary Committee’s public hearings last week for the inquiry into Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 on GP payroll tax exemption. We praise the QLD Govt amendments to this bill. Others need to do the same.
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