RACGP Faculty Events

The RACGP Rural Faculty offers a variety of events throughout the year, including webinars, educational sessions, networking opportunities and conferences. Many events are delivered online, making it easy to participate from anywhere in Australia. While the focus is rural, regional and remote health, many topics are relevant to all GPs and GPs in training.

Whether you work in a rural area or simply have an interest in the topics being presented, you're welcome to attend.

Use the More Information button just below to explore upcoming Rural events and to register.

Online via gplearning

RACGP Rural's Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills for GPs is a fully online course designed to equip you with foundational CBT skills. It focuses on the practical application of cognitive restructuring techniques and behavioural strategies to support the management of common mental health presentations in general practice.

The course comprises six interactive learning modules, including a pre-course reflection activity and final quiz. You can complete each module at your own pace.

This course is a CPD Approved Activity. GPs can earn 3.5 EA and 5 RP CPD hours.

The course is also GPMHSC-accredited for MH CPD and FPS CPD.

Cost: RACGP members $495

Please allow 1-2 business days for online access upon payment.

Online via gplearning

RACGP Rural's Interpersonal therapy (IPT) skills for GPs is a fully online, interactive course designed to provide you with practical skills to better understand the link between interpersonal difficulties and psychological symptoms. You will learn how to assess, formulate, and manage key IPT problem areas using strategies like clarification, communication analysis and role play to support improved patient interpersonal functioning.

The course comprises eight interactive learning modules, including a pre-course reflection activity and final quiz. You can complete each module at your own pace.

This course is a CPD Approved Activity. GPs can earn 3.5 EA and 5 RP CPD hours.

The course is also GPMHSC-accredited for MH CPD and FPS CPD.

Cost: RACGP members $495

Please allow 1-2 business days for online access upon payment.

Date: Monday 14 September
Time: 6.00–7.00 pm (AEST) | 5.30–6.30 pm (ACST) | 4.00–5.00 pm (AWST)

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Measuring what matters in social prescribing
At this meeting of the Social Prescribing Specific Interest group (SIG) we will be joined by the eHealthier team as they demonstrate a digital solution designed to identify and assess social isolation, loneliness, and social determinants of health within general practice workflows. Learn how structured social prescribing pathways, risk indicators, and outcome tracking can be integrated into clinical software to support patient care.

Before the meeting, visit the eHealthier website to explore the platfrom.

Date: Monday 14 September
Time: 6.30–7.30 pm (AEST) | 6.00–7.00 pm (ACST) | 4.30–5.30 pm (AWST)

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An integrative approach to managing thyroid conditions
Join this Integrative Medicine Specific Interest group (SIG) for an exploration of integrative approaches to managing thyroid conditions in general practice.

Presented by Dr Caitlin O’Mahony, this session will examine how conventional treatments can be combined with evidence-based lifestyle, nutritional, and complementary strategies to support patients with thyroid disorders.

Gain practical insights into delivering holistic, patient-centred care and optimising outcomes for people living with thyroid conditions.

Date: Tuesday 15 September
Time: 7.00–9.00 pm (AEST) | 6.30–8.30 pm (ACST) | 5.00–7.00 pm (AWST)

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Join the Migrant, Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health Specific Interest group (SIG) meeting for discussion on key clinical, advocacy, research, and education issues affecting migrant, refugee health, and asylum seeker health. Topics include NDIS access and Tier 3 support, praziquantel access, hepatitis B and C prescribing changes, Chagas initiatives, advocacy priorities, and member engagement opportunities.

Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) is a specialist general practice qualification accredited by the Australian Medical Council. To formally recognise the hard work and dedication required to achieve FRACGP, FRACGP-RG or FARGP. We invite eligible New Fellows, FRACGP-RGs, FARGPs and award winners, family and friends to celebrate at the next RACGP Queensland Fellowship and Awards Ceremony in Brisbane this September.

Date: Wednesday 16 September
Time: 2.15pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane, QLD
RSVP: Sunday 6 September

Strictly by email invitation for eligible New Fellows, Rural Generalists, Fellows in Advanced Rural General Practice, and award winners who are current RACGP members.

Click 'more information' below to register online.

Date: Thursday 17 September
Time: 7.30–8.30 pm (AEST) | 7.00–8.00 pm (ACST) | 5.30–6.30 pm (AWST)

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Australian and international urgent care models
Join this discussion on urgent care models from Australia and overseas. This session will explore how different healthcare systems deliver timely, accessible care, highlighting innovative approaches, shared challenges, and practical insights relevant to Australia.

The NT Fellowship and Awards Ceremony is the premier event on the RACGP NT calendar. It is an opportunity for the general practice community to honour New Fellows and celebrate their achievement of Fellowship and acknowledge award recipients.

All members of the general practice community are invited to attend the ceremony with colleagues, family and friends. A cocktail function follows the formal program.

Eligible New Fellows, award recipients and all other VIPs will be invited by email.

Date: Friday 18 September 2026
Time: 6.30 pm (New Fellows to arrive by 5.45 pm for gowning and rehearsal)
Venue: Parliament House, 15 Mitchell Street, Darwin City
Cost: Free for New Fellows and award winners | Guests - Adults: $85 | Children (3-12 yrs): $35

Join our interactive, full-day workshop led by experienced doctors and sonographers who will guide you through the practical applications of point-of-care ultrasound in a general practice setting.

Using Butterfly iQ+ distributed by Big Green, you'll gain confidence and competence across a wide range of essential diagnostic techniques.

You'll rotate through six stations; eFAST, deep venous thrombosis, heart and lung ultrasound, intravenous line placement and foreign object retrieval, musculoskeletal soft tissue and first trimester transabdominal obstetric ultrasound.

This workshop is a RACGP CPD Accredited Activity, approved for 10 CPD hours (5 hours Education Activities and 5 hours Reviewing Performance) and eligible for all categories of the Rural Procedural Grants Program.

The workshop runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm and offered to RACGP members at $1,095 (incl. GST), registrar members at $765 (incl. GST) and to non-members at $1,425 (incl. GST).

Time: 7.30-8.30pm

Online Webinar

General practitioners play a critical role in the early detection, treatment and prevention of STIs, including syphilis. Many patients access sexual health care through general practice, making GPs central to timely testing, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and referral. This webinar will provide a brief overview of current STI trends in Australia and NSW, with a stronger focus on the resurgence of syphilis and its implications for general practice. Syphilis can present in a range of ways and may be easily missed, particularly when symptoms are mild, atypical or occur alongside other health concerns. The session will focus on practical approaches that can be applied in everyday general practice, including recognising syphilis as a “great pretender”, knowing when and how to test, interpreting serology, managing positive results, supporting follow-up and contact tracing, and knowing when to seek specialist advice or refer.

You are warmly invited to attend the RACGP SA Member Meeting. We'll reflect on the past 12 months, our faculty's achievements and introduce the new SA Council.

Date: Monday 28 September 2026
Time: 7.00-8.00 pm (ACST)
Cost: RACGP Members: FREE