19 January 2018


Upscheduling of codeine page - Resources for GPs

The RACGP has collated a repository of resources to help support GPs, practice teams and their patients with the forthcoming upscheduling of codeine, effective 1 February 2018.

The Upscheduling of codeine page hosts a range of clinical and state resources, information for patients, GP education and a directory to state-based clinical advisory services.

Visit the RACGP website for more information.


RACGP employment opportunity: Assessment Panel Chair, ACT

The RACGP is currently seeking applications from Fellows of the RACGP for an Assessment Panel Chair, ACT. The appointment is part-time (0.2 full-time equivalent), fixed-term for two years.

The Assessment Panel Chair undertakes an integral role in maintaining high standards, fairness and integrity across RACGP Fellowship examinations. You will provide professional advice and recommendations to assist in the competent and compliant delivery of the exams and will sit on the NSW&ACT Faculty Board as an ex-officio member.

Visit the RACGP website for more information about the position, including key selection criteria.


Full RACGP IT systems shut down

The RACGP website, gplearningshareGP and other online services will be unavailable this weekend to allow for extensive system upgrades. The RACGP 1800 numbers will also be unavailable during this outage.

The outage will commence from 8pm Friday January 19 until approximately 10pm Saturday January 20 (AEDT).


Media enquiries

Journalists and media outlets seeking comment and information from the RACGP should contact:

John Ronan

Senior Media Advisor