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In Practice: Mental health training subsidy
GPs are eligible for $800 to partly cover the cost of completing accredited Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training.
Eligible GPs will be reimbursed $800 once they complete the requirements for Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training.
This week’s In Practice also includes information about how GPs can support older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients register a preference for an aged care assessment, plus the chance to still register for GP25, and vote for RACGP Convocation.
Focussed Psychological Strategies subsidy
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) is offering GPs a reimbursement of $800 that covers part of the cost of completing accredited Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST).
FPS are specific mental health care treatment strategies, derived from evidence-based psychological therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychoeducation and relaxation strategies.
GPs skilled in FPS are better equipped to manage and support individuals experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
The delivery of FPS by GPs, particularly in rural and remote locations, gives people access to affordable and cost-effective psychological interventions where there’s a shortage or lack of psychologists and psychiatrists.
Eligible GPs will be reimbursed $800 once they complete the requirements for FPS ST and register as GP providers of FPS with Services Australia. For more information, contact the GPMHSC Secretariat at mentalhealth@racgp.org.au
GP25 is just around the corner
There’s just one week to go until GP25. The RACGP is looking forward to welcoming more than 1300 GPs from across Australia in Brisbane, on Turrbal and Jagera Country next week – there’s still time to register.
This year’s program features more than 110 speakers across seven keynote presentations, 60 concurrent sessions and 30 rapid-fire presentations. Guests can also attend the Conference Dinner and Awards on Saturday 15 November, and pre-conference workshops on Thursday 13 November.
Three more days to submit Convocation online votes
The RACGP Convocation will be held on Thursday 13 November at 3.00 pm (AEST) / 4.00 pm (AEDT) at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Attendees will hear more about the three shortlisted proposals and have a chance to vote for the winner. For those who can’t attend in person, votes can be submitted online until 9.00 am Monday 10 November.
Submit your vote today or register to attend here.
Preferences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care assessments
GPs can now register a patient’s preference for an aged care assessment with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health organisation, via the HealthLink GP e-Referral system.
There are now three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care assessment organisations available in some regions across Australia. GPs are encouraged to talk with older patients about their aged care options to support them with their preferences.
For more information visit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care assessment organisations, the My Aged Care website, or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
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