In Practice: EOIs open for research grants

This week’s In Practice also includes expressions of interest to join the AHPRA’s Organisational Review Group to provide lived experience on regulatory processes, and upcoming CPD events on mental health care and women’s health. 
 
Education Research Grants Program: EOIs now open 
Expressions of interest are now open for the 2027 RACGP Education Research Grants Program (ERG). 

The ERG provides funding for education research projects that support high‑quality, evidence‑based improvements in GP training. Applicants may submit a proposal for either a 12-month project (up to $150,000) or a 24-month project (up to $300,000).

The RACGP welcomes applications from researchers and collaborative teams committed to strengthening general practice education and training in Australia.

Those wanting to learn more about the 2027 research priorities and the application process can register for the ERG information webinar on 14 April. For further details, please contact gpedresearch@racgp.org.au. 

EOIs: AHPRA Organisational Review Group 
Applications are being sought for appointment to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Organisational Review Group – Incidents of distress.

The group’s core purpose is to lead the high-level organisational review of incidents relating to suicide, monitoring and identifying improvements in AHPRA’s systems and processes which may contribute to minimising practitioner and notifier distress in the future.

The group is seeking applications from registered practitioners with lived experience of AHPRA’s regulatory processes, and patients or patient advocates.

Closing on 3 May, applications will be assessed by a selection advisory panel, and the appointments will be for a three-year term, with eligibility for reappointment. More information is available here. 

Upskill in ACEs care 
Webinar: Tuesday 14 April, 7.00–8.30 pm (AEST) 
CPD: 1.5 EA hours 
Register online

For GPs, caring for adult survivors of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) presents unique clinical and interpersonal challenges. From navigating complex medical and psychiatric diagnoses to building a therapeutic relationship that is both sensitive and essential, GPs play a pivotal role in patient recovery. This panel discussion will cover what ACEs are, why they matter, how to assess them, and what to do next. GPs can increase their understanding and upskill in supporting this patient population.  

 
Medical therapies for endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding 
Webinar: Thursday 16 April, 7.30 – 8,30 pm (AEST) 
CPD: 1 EA hour 
Register online 

This webinar is designed to enhance GPs’ knowledge, competence, and confidence in selecting and initiating contemporary medical therapies for endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding in primary care. It will review some of the recent hormonal medications added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. 
 
Health of the Nation survey 
The Health of the Nation 2026 survey is now open. GP insights drive change in general practice, with survey responses shaping the annual Health of the Nation report. The report informs RACGP advocacy to government, helping secure funding and policy changes that strengthen general practice. The survey takes 15 minutes, is anonymous, and closes at 11.59 pm (AEST) on 3 May.  
Complete the survey 
 
Supporting veterans’ access to care 
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is monitoring fuel security conditions and reminds healthcare providers of options to support veterans’ access to care. If a veteran patient raises concerns about travel costs, GPs and other healthcare providers can support continuity of care by considering DVA-funded transport arrangements. DVA Provider News has recently published information on supporting veterans’ access to treatment. 
 
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