RACGP

21/04/2026

Are your RACGP member details up to date? Log in and check before the new financial year starts so we can keep you connected to the benefits that matter most to you.

Update now: https://www.racgp.org.au/login?ReturnUrl=%2faccount

21/04/2026

The ABC news program Four Corners has found huge differences in adult diagnoses around the country – so what are the implications for GPs?

This week, Four Corners delved into data showing huge variation in prescription rates, raising concerns about misdiagnosis – and missed diagnoses.

21/04/2026

Nominations for the 2026 RACGP Awards are now open! Today we shine a light on A/Prof Frank Jones – a GP whose nearly 45-year career is a masterclass in what dedication to general practice looks like.

From the Royal Flying Doctor Service to procedural obstetrics, and 40 years at Murray Medical Centre in Mandurah, A/Prof Jones has never stopped giving. He has also shaped the next generation of GPs as an examiner, supervisor and senior clinical lecturer at the University of Western Australia Medical School.

When he received the 2025 Rose Hunt Award, it wasn't something he sought. It was something he earned, quietly, over a lifetime.

'I was incredibly privileged and humbled,' he says. 'One cannot ask for more than recognition by your peers – and this, just for doing a job I love.'

If you know someone like A/Prof Jones – someone whose contribution deserves to be recognised – his message is clear: 'A recognition of skills and quality GP care by one's peers is something very special.'

Awards nominations close 9.00 am (AEST) Monday 1 June.

Submit your nominations today: https://bit.ly/4jIjo11

21/04/2026

Registrations are now open for the 2026 GPADD Conference.

Join us across two-days to get practical skills, share understanding, and learn evidence-based approaches to supporting patients impacted by AOD use. Connect with peers from across the health sector, engage in hands-on workshops, and hear from inspiring speakers.

This year's conference focuses on "The Bread and Butter of AOD in General Practice" - exploring the role of primary care in addiction management, and approaches to effective intervention in standard consultations.

28-29 August, Melbourne.

Secure your early bird registration here: https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-digital-events-calendar/online-event-items/in-person/2026-gpadd-conference?utm_source=organic_social&utm_medium=tile&utm_campaign=GPADD2026&utm_term=EBOpen

20/04/2026

Enhancing LARC Access in Rural Communities: Practical Tips for GPs

Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026
Time: 7.00–8.30pm AEST
Registration link: https://racgp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__tpLDxuiTF22Yd6rVYSatg #/registration

Following the success of our February webinar, join us for Part 2 of our Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) webinar series. This extended 90 minute webinar will explore complex case scenarios, offer practical guidance to strengthen confidence and competence after training, and offer tips and strategies for establishing and sustaining rural LARC services, including information on funded training opportunities.

You’ll gain insights into:
- How to set up and grow LARC services in rural and remote settings
- Strategies to increase community awareness and improve client uptake
- Building referral pathways and attracting clients
- Practical strategies from field experience
- The AUSLARC outreach model, including rural and remote training opportunities and how you can get involved.

18/04/2026

📩 Invitation: Complete this short survey to help MHPN better understand how mental health practitioners discover, engage with, and experience their programs.

Your responses will help to:

✅ Improve the relevance and quality of MHPN’s programs
✅ Make it easier to find and access activities
✅ Better support multidisciplinary practice across MHPN’s offerings

All mental health practitioners are invited to complete the survey, whether you have participated in MHPN’s activities, or have never engaged with MHPN at all.

It will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete and closes at 5pm AEST on Wed 22nd April 2026.

Complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHWBC7H

17/04/2026

The RACGP leaders embarked on a tour of regional Victoria this week to meet with local GPs, healthcare teams and community organisations – and for RACGPPresident Dr Michael Wright, it has also been a return to his family roots.

An RACGP tour of regional Victoria has highlighted the ‘extraordinary work’ of general practices and their critical role in communities.

17/04/2026

Did you know there are three specialised Academic Posts available?

AJGP Editorial Post – medical editing and publishing alongside a research project

AIDA Post – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars

PhD Post – for registrars enrolled in a PhD program

Applications open 27 April. Link in bio.

https://www.racgp.org.au/education/gp-training/gps-in-training/academic-posts

16/04/2026

The RACGP is proud to be an Industry Partner for this year's Digital Health Festival.
Hear from RACGP President, Dr Michael Wright, and several other RACGP members.

20–21 May, MCEC Melbourne

RACGP members can apply for a free Public Health VIP ticket here: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/digital-health-festival/VIP-Tickets.stm?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=racgp&utm_campaign=part&trc=part

16/04/2026

Reminder: Keeping your RACGP member details up to date helps ensure you receive information, support and opportunities that are most relevant to you, including key updates, activities and resources.

Check your account: https://www.racgp.org.au/login?ReturnUrl=%2faccount

15/04/2026

As pharmacy prescribing rapidly expands, a women’s health expert has warned of a lack of ‘appreciation of the reality of what contraceptive prescribing involves’, saying bypassing GPs puts patients and continuity of care at risk.
https://bit.ly/4csqh4s