September 2020

We’re delighted to announce the new RACGP faculty council representatives elected in the recently contested electorates. We also welcome new faculty council representatives who secured positions in the uncontested electorates. Visit the RACGP website to see the full list of successful candidates .  

Congratulations to all of the exceptional GPs, supervisors, GPs in training and general practices across Australia who have been awarded an RACGP Award for their state. We were very happy to receive a record number of nominations for this year’s awards. Visit the RACGP website  to find out who the finalists are in the 2020 RACGP Awards. National winners will be announced at  GP20  on Friday 20 November 2020.

Join rural and remote colleagues at the RACGP Rural Member Forum on Saturday 10 October 2020. This free online event combines the annual member meeting, rural education and networking. Special guest Assoc Prof Ruth Stewart, National Rural Health Commissioner, will provide an update on the Federal Government’s current and upcoming rural and remote health priorities. We’ll review RACGP Rural’s key achievements over the last 12 months and recognise our award winners for their contribution to rural general practice. You can then select from one of fou...

Listen to this week’s episode to get the inside track on recent changes to the Fellowship exams with Dr Tess van Duuren, Acting RACGP Censor-in-Chief, and Dr Krystyna de Lange, Chair of the RACGP National Faculty for GPs in Training. Much like everything else in 2020, the Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) has been affected by COVID-19 – but the pandemic wasn’t the only driver of change. Find out more as hosts Dr Billy Stoupas and Dr Gillian Singleton discuss the new Remote Clinical Exam and why it was time for a renewal. Listen to ...

Immunisation is an essential health service during the COVID-19 and health professionals must maintain routine services. Recording Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status This can be recorded on the Australian Immunisation Handbook (AIR). It’s not be recorded on any other government database and doesn’t not need to be the same as Medicare. Catch-up schedule to display on immunisation history statement To be eligible for family payments, children’s immunisation must meet government requirements. One of the following must apply: Be im...

Do you dream of owning your own practice? Purchasing your own medical practice is a significant commitment and there are a number of factors to consider before choosing the right path for you. In this webinar, BOQ Specialist will take you through the options and equip you with the necessary financial knowledge during this webinar. Thursday 22 October 2020, 7.00–8.00pm (AEDT) Find out more and register on the RACGP website.  

The Veteran Health Check is an opportunity for veterans to gain access to a comprehensive physical and mental health assessment, and establish a relationship with a GP. It’s also an opportunity for GPs to build an understanding of a veteran patient’s health and wellbeing, and identify and address any physical and mental health conditions common in the years following transition from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and any new conditions that may arise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website .

GP20 is going digital. Join us from 16–18 November for two weeks of practical and inspiring presentations across a range of live sessions and on-demand content from leading industry experts. Participate in live sessions Watch on-demand content at your convenience Connect with your peers through fun and engaging social activities Network one-on-one with exhibitors Celebrate the winners of the 2020 RACGP National Awards GP20 will analyse the challenges of the pandemic, and provide the clinical education and research information that helps you ...