RACGP National Rural Faculty
National Rural Faculty latest news and media releases
Latest news and media releases from the National Rural Faculty are posted here.
18/04/2012
Unified support to address rural health workforce issues
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is pleased that the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has taken a stance on addressing ongoing rural workforce issues.
17/04/2012RACGP National Rural Faculty celebrates 20 years of supporting rural GPs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) National Rural Faculty will proudly mark 20 years of operation with official celebrations taking place in Canberra from 20-22 April.
27/02/2012Advanced Rural Training Program – Key Principles
RDAA convened a technical working group with representation from United General Practice Australia members and GPET, to develop a policy document listing a set of agreed core principles that could be used as a basis for a national rollout of an advanced rural training program.
16/01/2012Senate Inquiry provides opportunity to address health disparities between rural, remote and urban communities
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) National Rural Faculty (NRF) has recently reinforced the need to eliminate long-standing health disparities between rural, remote and urban communities in Australia.
08/11/2011Senate Inquiry – ‘The factors affecting the supply of health services and medical professionals in rural areas’
RACGP National Rural Faculty – call for member feedback.
07/10/2011RACGP recognises ‘rising stars’ of rural general practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) National Rural Faculty tonight recognised a general practice registrar and a medical student for their contribution to rural general practice. The awards were presented as part of GP11 – The Conference for General Practice – which is currently taking place in Hobart.
24/06/2011Call for nominations: NRF board representatives
In accordance with the Faculty Board Regulations (May 2010) nominations for the state representatives of Victoria and Western Australia on the NRF Board are open on Friday 1st July 2011. All positions are for two years. All Fellows who are financial members and members of the faculty as at 30 June 2011 are eligible to be nominated for the state in which they are ordinarily resident.
07/06/2011Mental health funding discussions continue: an update for NRF members
The RACGP and its National Rural Faculty are concerned that the 2011-12 Federal Budget proposed cuts to GP mental health services could have some very negative consequences for rural GPs and patients.
16/05/2011AusAID Grants available for doctors working outside of Australia
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioner’s (RACGP) annual conference, GP11 - the Conference for General Practice, will be held in Hobart, Tasmania, one of Australia’s most distinct cities on 6-8 October 2011.
03/05/2011College of GPs releases position statement on rural general practice and training pathways
Recent discussions around rural general practice training have prompted the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to release a position statement regarding its vision for rural general practice across Australia.
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