In Practice: Health of the Nation survey now open

This week’s In Practice also includes information on the NHMRC’s scoping survey for Clinical Practice Guidelines for ME/CFS, and the full program for the 2025 Practice Owners Conference.
 
Complete the RACGP’s Health of the Nation survey and access new CPD
The RACGP’s annual Health of the Nation survey directly informs the college’s advocacy for GPs and patients – it’s your chance to shape the future of general practice in Australia. This year’s report focus is ‘multidisciplinary team care and preventive health activities’.
 
If you love general practice, but think things need to change, be it funding, regulations or work-life balance, make your voice heard.
 
The survey is open until 11.59 pm (AEST) on Sunday, 4 May and all responses are anonymous. Respondents have a chance to win a 12-month RACGP membership for 2025–26 and access a new reflective CPD activity after completing the survey. 
 
Complete the survey here.
 
Full program for Practice Owners Conference 2025 out now
Register now and secure early bird rates for this year’s Practice Owners Conference, taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 24–25 May.  
 
Learn from industry experts, explore new ideas for business growth and receive practical tips to help your practice thrive. Plus, the popular pre-conference masterclasses will be returning this year, with tailored sessions for current, aspiring or retiring practice owners.
 
Places are limited so remember to book your spot early – the full-day workshop has already sold out due to popular demand.
 
Visit the Practice Owners Conference website to explore the full 2025 program.
 
Measles factsheet and checklist
With an increase in measles cases across Australia, GPs are reminded of the RACGP’s measles factsheet and checklist.
 
This resource has been designed to support general practices in the event of a possible measles presentation in their practice and includes a downloadable checklist to support prevention, response and recovery.
 
NHMRC scoping survey for clinical practice guidelines for ME/CFS
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) scoping survey for the new myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) guidelines is closing on Sunday, 27 April 2025.
 
The survey can be completed and shared with colleagues online.
 
EOIs now open for 2026 Education Research Grant program
The Education Research Grant program is a Department of Health and Aged Care funded grant scheme dedicated to advancing medical education and training in general practice. It serves as a catalyst for innovation, providing funding and a collaborative platform for researchers committed to the future of GP training. 
 
Expressions of interest for the 2026 program are now open until Friday, 30 May. Eligible candidates will then be invited to submit a full application.
 
Further details including the 2026 research priorities are available on the RACGP website, or email gpedresearch@racgp.org.au for more information.
 
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