Audit of the Closing the Gap Strategy – Call for comments
The RACGP is seeking input into its submission to the Australian National Audit Office’s audit of the Closing the Gap Strategy.
Closing the Gap is a national strategy, established to address Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage across the key areas of health, education and employment.
The audit will assess the effectiveness of arrangements for monitoring, evaluating and reporting progress towards closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage.
We welcome your feedback on the draft submission before close of business Wednesday 5 September.
Visit the RACGP consultation page for more information or contact RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health for a copy of the submission.
World Organization of Family Doctors Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2019
The World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2019 will be held 15–18 May in Kyoto, Japan.
GPs are invited to submit proposals for symposium and workshop sessions.
Visit the WONCA conference website for further details and the application form.
Applications close 30 November 2018 and can be submitted via email.
Principal Medical Education Advisor – Position available
The RACGP is currently seeking applications from RACGP Fellows for a Principal Medical Education Advisor.
As the Principal Medical Education Advisor, you will be responsible for the provision of advice and the delivery of major projects aligned with the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of the RACGP’s educational framework.
The appointment is part-time with a minimum commitment of three days per week (0.6 FTE). The position is based at our East Melbourne head office and is fixed-term for three years.
Visit the RACGP website for more information about the position.
Is your practice prepared for an emergency?
Many states and territories across Australia have recently experienced inclement weather. These weather conditions are a reminder to practices to be prepared and ready to respond to and recover from the impacts of fires and other emergencies.
The RACGP resource Managing emergencies in general practice: A guide for preparation, response and recovery provides an overview of the emergency planning process and outlines a range of activities that can be undertaken to maintain business continuity and help protect practice infrastructure during emergency events. To complement this resource, a suite of fact sheets on specific emergency related topics is also available.
The Emergency Response Planning Tool (ERPT) is a subscription-based tool enabling general practices to create a tailored emergency response plan. Visit the RACGP ERPT website for further information.