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‘Connect, share, challenge, inspire’: GP25 on the horizon
With its flagship conference days away, the RACGP President says it is ‘more important than ever’ to connect with the profession.
GP25 runs from 14–16 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, on Turrbal and Jagera Country.
The RACGP’s annual conference, GP25, kicks off on Thursday in Brisbane on Turrbal and Jagera Country.
Running from 14–16 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, RACGP President Dr Michael Wright told newsGP it is the premiere general practice networking and learning event.
And in the wake of major Medicare changes, he said it is more important than ever to connect with members, with taking their feedback on board a priority for the college.
‘The changes and stress that many GPs and practices have faced over the past couple of weeks further highlight how important it is for members’ voices to be heard, so they can inform the college to move in the right direction,’ Dr Wright said.
‘On behalf of the RACGP, I look forward to welcoming you to the conference, where we have also expanded our already-packed program to maximise the variety of content and accommodate our diversity of members.’
Alongside hands-on workshops and presentations covering a range of topics vital to the future of high-quality general practice care across Australia, a number of activities have been added to the three-day conference program, including:
- 15 Specific Interests Group meet ups and activities
- a new rural session: ‘Beyond the announcement: Building the future of rural generalism’
- a tribute to Professor John Murtagh.
Due to unprecedented demand, a dedicated Research Hub has also been added, which includes a 90-minute showcase from the 2025 RACGP
Academic Post Program participants, and multiple additional concurrent sessions.
GPs also have the opportunity to attend pre-conference workshops, and the college’s 68th
Annual General Meeting and
Convocation, both held on Thursday 13 November.
Keynote presentations include Chief Medical Officer and past RACGP President Professor Michael Kidd, Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay, renowned journalist Leigh Sales, and leaders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, Professor James Ward and
Dr Justin Coleman.
Both the Federal and Queensland Health Ministers will also be speaking to conference attendees.
This year’s conference theme, ‘Brighter Future Together’, is one Dr Wright said represents the college’s commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
‘Our ongoing and future priorities include showcasing the central role of general practice in the health system and working collaboratively to build a strong and sustainable primary care workforce,’ he said.
‘We are also committed to making general practice an attractive first-choice career for medical students, and advocating for health system quality and safety and supporting diverse, community-based training.’
Dr Wright will present a keynote address on the importance of securing a nationally strong and sustainable future of general practice care.
He will also sit on an international panel alongside Hong Kong College of Family Physicians President Dr David Chao, College of Family Physicians of Canada President Dr Sarah Cook, and Past WONCA President Associate Professor Karen Flegg, to discuss how best to implement health policy using lessons from other countries.
‘I’m looking forward to connecting with members and hearing from the renowned speakers lined up to present at this year’s conference,’ he said.
‘It’s a chance for us all to connect, share, challenge, inspire. A chance to make our voice be heard as we shape a strong general practice of the future.’
To register for the conference and view the full program, visit the
GP25 website.
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