19 June 2018


RACGP presidential forum – Tuesday 19 June

An RACGP presidential forum will be held tonight - Tuesday 19 June at ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne.

The forum provides the presidential candidates an opportunity to engage with members and present their election platform.

Topics for discussion:

  • How will GP education need to change to stay relevant to patient expectations of care?
  • How can the RACGP support practices to ensure viability?

Panel:

  • Ms Ali Moore – Host, experienced journalist and broadcaster
  • Dr Tim Koh – Chair RACGP Council
  • Dr Bruce Willett (Qld) – Presidential candidate
  • Dr Jags Krishnan (WA) – Presidential candidate
  • Dr Harry Nespolon (NSW) – Presidential candidate

The Presidential candidates’ profiles, CVs and election platforms can be found on the RACGP website.

Places are limited. Please email media@racgp.org.au if you are interested in attending the forum, or to put forward a question or item for discussion.


‘Health of the Nation’ – Thursday nights at 9.30

Each week, the RACGP speaks to patients around the country via Macquarie media’s weekly radio program Health of the Nation.

The Health of the Nation program addresses health matters such as influenza vaccines, mental health, alternative medicines, healthy lifestyles and more. 

RACGP members can tune in to 3AW Melbourne, 2GB Sydney or 4BC Brisbane at 9.30 pm on Thursday nights to listen to Health of the Nation. Alternatively, past episodes can be found on the 3AW website.


Media enquiries

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

John Ronan

Senior Media Advisor