‘Keep up the momentum’: New RACGP President visits Parliament Dr Michael Wright has met with politicians of all sides in Canberra, taking the concerns and ideas of GPs directly to the nation’s health decisionmakers.
‘Be bold and brave’: RACGP President reflects As her two-year tenure draws to a close, Dr Nicole Higgins writes about the progress that has been achieved, and the hard work yet to come.
Federal Health Minister to attend GP24 The RACGP says Mark Butler’s attendance at its annual conference in Perth ‘reflects the critical role of general practice’.
Getting to know Dr Michael Wright ‘The problems are real, but the solutions are also real’ says the RACGP President-elect, detailing his plans for the college and his advocacy priorities.
RACGP calling on members to help set agenda What matters most at the RACGP? It’s time for GPs to have their say, with the annual Member Engagement Survey now open.
GPs and politicians ‘need to be working together’ One of the RACGP GP Advocate Network’s newest members says being proactive to ‘protect what GPs do best’ has many rewards.
‘Never been a more important time to get involved’ The RACGP’s Advocate Network now has 48 trained GPs nationwide, and every new member ‘strengthens the ability to influence change’.
Call to action: Future Leaders wanted Applications for the program remain open, with one alumna saying those thinking of applying will ‘find that you are more than worthy’.
‘Honoured and humbled’: GP advocate recognised The RACGP WA Chair has been named AMA’s state Advocate of the Year, using the win to celebrate positive change and progress for GPs.
Future Leaders Program applications now open As program graduates and now RACGP state Chairs, Dr Rebekah Hoffman and Dr Sian Goodson are encouraging interested GPs to sign up.