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RACGP GPs in Training faculty connects GP registrars with peers across Australia, tailored resources, wellbeing support and opportunities to be involved in shaping GP training. Membership is free and complements the support you receive from your training coordinator.

Early bird registration has been extended until Wednesday 30 July! Save $50 when you book your spot at the RACGP SA Education Weekend. Learn more and secure your early bird spot now: bit.ly/457m2bU This event is supported by MDA National, MIGA and William Buck.

Nominations for the 2025 Faculty elections are now open. Represent RACGP members and advocate for members and their communities on issues that matte For more information and to nominate visit our website: racgp.org.au/the-racgp/elec…

Are you interested in presenting your work at GP25 from 14–16 November in Brisbane? Submissions close at 11.59 pm (AEST) Wednesday 16 July. To find out more and make a submission, visit the GP conference website: bit.ly/4l9mCeL

🚨 GP research grants now open! 🚨 Got an idea to improve general practice? We want to back you. 📅 Apply 12 May – 20 June 🔗 bit.ly/4m92oCK Dr Rochelle Sleaby did it—now it’s your turn. #GPResearch #GrantsOpen

Are you a new fellow seeking guidance or an experienced GP interested in mentoring? The RACGP Mentoring Program is now open. Find out more and Apply now: bit.ly/3RUVa7H

Only days left to have your say in our Health of the Nation survey, which closes Sun 4 May. Our Vic Fac Chair, Dr Anita Munoz says “data is the best way to influence government and policymakers, followed by real stories that illustrate that data." Act now tinyurl.com/racgp4

Today we’ve launched our annual Health of the Nation survey, and we need you to have your say. The survey closes on 4 May and all responses are anonymous.  Click here to access it: racgp.org.au/general-practi… You could also win a 12-month RACGP membership for 2025-2026.

The Govt’s $1b #mentalhealth package misses the profession which provides more psych support than any other part of our health system: general practice. Instead of further fragmenting care, we should increase Medicare rebates so patients can see their GP: www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profess…

The 2025 @RACGP Hackathon inspired GPs to lead the way in creating solutions to everyday challenges in general practice, with the help of tech minds and business experts. bit.ly/42gwZW2

The 3 May Federal Election is crucial for the health of our community. Political parties backed many RACGP initiatives to boost the specialist GP workforce and #Medicare. We’ll continue to call for increased patients’ rebates for those who need it most. #Auspol #Election2025

Thank you to all our major partners for supporting Hackathon 2025!

The 2025/26 Fed Budget dropped last night. Here is how GPs and patients will fare with the Govt’s commitments on general practice and #Medicare. For a truly sustainable health system, the Govt must listen to GPs and ensure funding is targeted effectively: racgp.org.au/advocacy/advoc…

The Govt this evening released their 2025 #Budget, including a record $8.5bn investment in general practice and #Medicare. RACGP Vice President Dr Ramya Raman breaks down what this budget means for GPs and patients. A full deep dive will be published in the next 24 hours #AusPol

We’re hosting a national member webinar to get feedback around recent #Medicare election announcements. Led by @RACGPPresident, the panel will feature Dr @bekhoffman and Cubiko CEO Chris Smeed. Find out what these proposed changes could mean for you. bit.ly/4ikA2mg

Research Grants open until 4 April! Turn your ideas into impact with support for your major research project. Submit your EOI with the Aus General Practice Research Foundation to enhance GP care & Aus healthcare. Apply now 👉 racgp.org.au/foundation/res… #ResearchGrants #GPResearch

While the $8.5b investment in Medicare demonstrates bipartisan support for general practice, we have heard and share member concerns about the focus on bulk billing. We’ve developed a list of FAQs to provide more info on how the RACGP is responding. racgp.org.au/advocacy/advoc…

Yesterday the RACGP has signed our third MOU with NACCHO. This signals our ongoing commitment to jointly advocate for the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We welcome the Albanese Government’s $573m for #women’shealth, particularly funding for #IUDs and #menopause health assessments, which the College has been calling for. @gedkearney @Mark_Butler_MP #auspol bit.ly/4jT3bqj