‘One GP can make a significant difference’ As a GP in the Federal Health Minister’s electorate, Dr Jennie Wright is speaking up to improve care and practice viability.
RACGP takes demand for rebate rise to Canberra The RACGP spoke face-to-face with the nation’s leaders about the value of accessible healthcare, as 20 peak medical bodies join in the college’s biggest advocacy event of the year.
In Practice: Close the Gap Day event The RACGP will host a member event to support strengthening primary care through community controlled models.
Flu deaths reach 25-year high More than 1700 deaths were recorded in 2025, the most since 2001, serving as a reminder for ‘GPs to do their part’.
Experts welcome upward trend of cervical self-collection By the end of 2023, self-collected HPV samples accounted for 27% of all tests, demonstrating a ‘valuable tool’ to increase uptake.
In Practice: Get involved in GP-led research The RACGP is reminding members to visit the GP Research Noticeboard to submit research and support current GP-led projects.
RACGP clarifies registrar placement priorities amid speculation Registrars are placed according to community need, registrar choice, and the quality of the training environment, regardless of setting, the college has confirmed.
Critical antimicrobial resistances up by 25% Findings from the latest CDC report further underline the need for improved prescribing practices and public awareness of the ‘silent pandemic of our age’.
In Practice: International Women’s Day event The RACGP is inviting members to celebrate women in general practice and engage in ways to advance gender equality.
Bulk-billing rate rises to 81% As new data shows access to care is increasing, the RACGP President says ensuring practices are financially viable remains a priority.