Advocacy resources

The RACGP recognises climate change as a key public health issue and that GPs have a key role in identifying, reducing and managing the adverse health effects of climate change in our communities.

Advocacy for action on climate change mitigation and adaptation

This monthly newsletter provides an update on the most recent health reform and advocacy activities

First released in 2015 and now released as a revised edition, the RACGP’s Vision for general practice and a sustainable healthcare system outlines a model of care that aims to address many of Australia’s long standing healthcare challenges.

Information for members considering representation roles

The RACGP undertakes advocacy on behalf of its members at a national level with Federal Ministers, via meetings and letters

The government may be imposing payroll tax on the earnings of contractor GPs, which means your GP will need to stop bulk billing you, increase fees or close the practice. 

The government may be imposing payroll tax on the earnings of contractor GPs, which means your GP will need to stop bulk billing you, increase fees or close the practice. 

GPs work with a number of health professionals across the primary care continuum and the RACGP advocates on behalf of GPs to promote quality primary care teams

The General Practice: Health of the Nation report draws on specifically commissioned research involving more than 1100 RACGP Fellows from all parts of Australia

It outlines the arguments for a strategic and systematic approach to incorporating social prescribing into the Australian healthcare system