March 2021

RACGP community partner, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, aims to design and deliver educational content and resources that are relevant, practical and engaging for Australian GPs. Jean Hailes invites you to complete  this short survey  and indicate your learning priorities in women’s health to assist with future education planning. Survey participants will go in the running to win one of three Visa gift cards (valued at $150 each) and a Jean Hailes prize pack, including books from their online store. Additional Jean Hailes educational conten...

There is a clear need for Australian digital health policy that provides better health outcomes and experiences for consumers, empowers health providers, and creates efficiencies in service delivery. EY Sweeny, on behalf of the Department of Health, invite you to complete a survey to help guide the prioritisation of a digital health blueprint and investment. The survey will take approximately 12 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous. Complete the survey here by Sunday 4 April 2021. If you have any queries about the survey, ple...

If you’re interested in developing a supportive relationship with an experienced GP, then apply for the 2021 RACGP Mentoring Program . Applications for the program close at 5.00pm (AEDT) on Monday 29 March 2021. Program mentees will be guided by an experienced mentor to manage the challenges of general practice, including social isolation and workplace pressures. Mentees who complete the training and attend the webinars will also receive 20 continuing professional development (CPD) points. Register for the program on our website .

Do you have a research idea you’d like to pursue? Now is your chance to be an RACGP Foundation research grant recipient.  Applications for RACGP grants are now open and close on Monday 3 May 2021, with grants available across many areas. GPs and GPs in training are encouraged to apply for the inaugural RACGP Foundation Harry Nespolon Research Grant . In honour of the late Dr Harry Nespolon, the grant will fund research into the wellbeing of GPs and is valued up to $60,000. Project proposals are encouraged to address factors that support GP s...

The NACCHO–RACGP Partnership Project Team are keen to hear your thoughts on our recently updated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health check templates and how we can continue to support health checks in practices. We invite you to provide feedback by: completing a short survey before 1 April expressing interest to be one of ten primary healthcare teams testing the templates between 12 April and 11 June (contact aborigianlhealth@racgo.org.au for details). Developed in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controll...

Applications are now open for the 2022 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program with the RACGP. As we progress towards RACGP-led training, we’re committed to growing our rural GPs in training numbers and supporting the valuable work of our training practices by attracting AGPT Program candidates who are passionate about primary healthcare. We’re holding webinars, liaising with registrar and student networks, and working with Regional Training Organisations to highlight the diverse, challenging and rewarding opportunities provided b...

Several changes are being introduced to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) from 1 July 2021. The changes to MBS items for orthopaedic surgery follow recommendations from the MBS Taskforce Orthopaedic Clinical Committee Review, and support high-value care, reflect contemporary clinical practice, and improve quality of care and safety for patients. An orthopaedic surgery item mapping document and a webinar summarising the item changes are available on MBS Online . Please note, that the item descriptors provided in the mapping document are...

If you’re passionate about your profession and interested in advancing your leadership skills, don’t miss your chance to apply for the  2021 RACGP Future Leaders Program .   The program will provide you with techniques for influencing and achieving change and help you to identify how your values relate to your leadership qualities. Applications close 26 March at 11.59 pm (AEDT), so submit your application on our website today.