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In Practice: RACGP Faculty elections commence
Nominations are now being accepted and the college is calling on members to step up and help shape the future of general practice.
Faculty Councils play a pivotal role in representing members’ interests by informing RACGP advocacy objectives.
This week’s In Practice also includes details on upcoming webinars related to payroll tax in South Australia, dementia, and a new Alzheimer’s medication.
2023 Faculty elections are underway
It’s time to get involved and make your voice heard.
Members looking to represent their general practice community and influence RACGP’s advocacy are being encouraged to nominate for the 2023 Faculty elections.
The RACGP’s 11 Faculty Councils play a pivotal role in representing members’ interests, as well as informing the college’s work by engaging closely with staff to set advocacy objectives and engage with key stakeholders.
The councils are champions for change, ensuring that the concerns, aspirations and achievements of the faculties are acknowledged and amplified.
For more information on how to nominate and make a significant impact on the future of general practice, visit the Faculty elections webpage.
South Australia payroll tax
Since the recently announced SA Payroll Tax Amnesty and legislation, RACGP South Australia has been collaborating closely with RevenueSA to provide clarity and guidance to members.
As part of these efforts, the faculty is hosting online information sessions on 27 July, 14 August, and 24 August.
Designed to discuss the SA amnesty, registration process, and what it means for general practice, these open forum sessions will be facilitated by RACGP SA Chair Dr Sian Goodson, AMA SA Council member Dr Bridget Sawyer, and RevenueSA.
The webinars will not be recorded and interested members can register via the SA events webpage.
New Alzheimer’s drugs
Webinar: Wednesday 2 August, 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
Every month, well known media commentator and respected GP Dr Sally Cockburn deep dives into various GP-relevant clinical topics with guest panellists to address ‘stuff they didn’t teach you in medical school’.
Given the massive media hype, the next webinar will focus on the new Alzheimer’s drugs.
With GPs likely be inundated by patients wanting information, Dr Cockburn and Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane will help put the new information into perspective and arm attendees with the latest facts.
Register online.
Supporting people living with dementia
Webinar: Monday 31 July, 7.00 – 8.30 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
The fourth and final session of the RACGP Specific Interests and Dementia Training Australia webinar series will focus on the latest research on dementia in primary care, including prevention, diagnosis, investigation and medication.
Register online.
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