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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’.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has confirmed his attendance for the GP24 conference.
As GPs congregate from across the country at the RACGP annual GP24 conference next week, they might also get the chance to share their perspectives with Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler.
Minister Butler’s attendance has been confirmed, with the RACGP saying he will be there to ‘speak to GPs and GPs in training from across Australia’.
This year the conference will be held in Perth, on Whadjuk Noongar Country, running from 21–23 November – with the theme of theme ‘Reimagining healthcare’.
RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins said she was delighted that Minister Butler will be joining the nearly 1500 attendees at the event.
‘I know GPs will be keen to hear from Minister Butler,’ she said.
‘His attendance at Australia’s premier GP conference is an honour and it reflects the critical role of general practice in helping Australians stay healthy and out of hospital and reducing pressure on our health system.’
Day one of GP24 includes the RACGP’s annual general meeting, which will see current President Dr Nicole Higgins hand over the reins to President-elect Dr Michael Wright.
The program will cover a range of topics on the future of general practice in Australia including the latest in medical advancements, research, and clinical practice.
GPs will also be able to attend pre-conference workshops, including for emergency medicine, dermatology and cultural safety.
It will feature five keynote presentations, 72 concurrent sessions, more than 110 speakers and two breakfast symposiums – with the WA Fellowship ceremony closing out the conference
Dr Higgins said GP24 will help general practice meet its challenges ‘head on’.
‘We know our country faces significant health challenges, including an ageing population, and epidemic of chronic illness, and mental health conditions,’ she said.
‘This year’s conference looks at the future of general practice, new technologies, medical innovation and research that can shape the way GPs care for communities across Australia.
‘GP24 will also explore new technologies and approaches to enhance GP training.’
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