Expressions of interest now open
We’re seeking two new committee members to join our transformative team. Be at the forefront of systemic change and represent GPs across the nation.
What does the REC-FHSR do?
The REC-FHSR provides informed, expert advice on key issues shaping the future of general practice, including health system reform, funding models, general practice viability and equitable access to care. With major national reviews and substantial reform activity underway, the Committee plays a critical role in guiding RACGP advocacy and ensuring that the voice of general practice is central to decisions affecting the profession.
The REC-FHSR leads the development of RACGP submissions, guidelines, position statements and member focused resources. Its work supports safe, sustainable and high-quality general practice and helps ensure GPs can continue to deliver comprehensive care across diverse communities.
Why should you apply?
Joining the REC-FHSR offers members the opportunity to directly influence national policy and health reform directions that shape the future of general practice. The Committee enables contributors to share their expertise on funding, regulatory settings and long-term sustainability issues affecting the profession, ensuring these considerations are strongly represented in RACGP advocacy.
Through this work, members support efforts to maintain equitable access to high-quality general practice care, particularly for communities at risk of disadvantage. They also play a vital role during a period of significant health system change, helping the RACGP articulate and champion the profession’s priorities as multiple national reforms progress.
Committee members bring a diversity of perspectives and experience, and we strongly encourage applications from GPs across all career stages and practice settings.
What are the next steps?
To express your interest, please complete the nomination form below with your response to the selection criteria and send it with a current CV to healthreform@racgp.org.au before 15 May.
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The RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform is established to:
- provide expert and informed advice on health system reform, health funding, workforce issues, business viability and patient access to care in ways that promote equity of access to GP services, especially for our most at risk populations and, that enable GPs to practice to their full scope of practice, including in population and preventive health.
- provide input into guidelines, position papers and RACGP responses to submissions related to health system funding, regulatory structures, and health reforms.
- support GPs and practices to provide safe, sustainable and high-quality general practice services through providing advice on workforce issues, remuneration, and equity of access.
- develop and maintain member-focussed tools and resources as needed.
- provide representatives on external advisory and consultation groups
Current members of the REC-FHSR
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Members
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A/Prof Rashmi Sharma OAM (Chair)
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Dr Michael Bonning (Deputy Chair)
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Vacant Position
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Dr David Carruthers
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Dr Andrew Southcott
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Dr Cecilia Xiao
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Dr Antony Bayliss
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Dr Lindsey Jones
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Ms Jacqueline Beer
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Ms Leanne Wells
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