All people have the right to access safe healthcare. Medical neutrality in conflict zones must never be sacrificed, and no health workers should fear for their safety simply by doing their job caring for people.

The RACGP Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Georgina van de Water as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

On 7 September 2023, the RACGP Board convened at our Hobart office for the September Board meeting, for the first time in a year and half.

On 3 August 2023, the RACGP Board convened at our North Adelaide office for the August Board meeting.

On 23 February, the 65th RACGP Board of Directors met at our North Sydney office for the first time in 2023.

A tremendous amount of work continues throughout the college to ensure the transition of training back to the RACGP.

The March RACGP Board meeting was special, because for the first time since COVID changed our lives forever, the Board was able to re-commence its rotating schedule of travelling meetings – kicking off in Brisbane.

The prescribed pattern of services rule will be deferred until the middle of 2022 to help GPs deal with the COVID pandemic.

CEO Paul Wappett praises GPs’ efforts in what has been an often-difficult year.

New RACGP resources are designed to help members in better managing their billing.

The RACGP’s proposed strategic partnership with GP Synergy is just the first step in a long transition, writes college President Dr Karen Price.

The December Board meeting focused on two key issues for the RACGP in the new year – profession-led, community-based training and the college strategy for 2022 and beyond.

At the 2021 AGM, members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the resolution for the RACGP to take all actions necessary in the best interests of the college.

The college has enacted a plan to revamp sections of the organisation in what it says is an effort to better serve members.

CEO Paul Wappett explains the strategy behind the proposed update and why the college will delay the project.

GPs have backed a resolution allowing the RACGP to ‘take all actions necessary’ to return general practice training to the college in 2023.

The Board has pledged to reduce emissions by 80% by 2030 before reaching net zero by 2040.

The RACGP’s key recommendations for the policy’s review are aimed at ensuring access, safety and quality.

Significant reform and investment are needed to maintain high standards of care, the college argues in its response to the Government’s primary care plan.

The October Board meeting provided a great opportunity for us to focus on key strategic issues for the college.

A look at the RACGP’s latest work in policy and advocacy.

Members are being asked to vote on the profession-led community-training resolution at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.

What does the new item mean for GPs and how does it align with the RACGP Standards?

The newly developed group will deliver professional and peer support to GPs in the fields of autism, ADHD and neurodiversity.

The RACGP has released its annual report taking the pulse of Australian general practice. Here are the key themes and reactions to this year’s findings.

Dr Michael Wright details recent college advocacy efforts as well as future plans ahead of the upcoming election.

GPs can also be informed about a number of networking opportunities and training programs.

Paul Wappett has been appointed the CEO of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), after an extensive national search.

Paul Wappett will take on the role next month, following a successful stint as chief executive of the Australian Institute of Business.

Places are open on the RACGP’s National Research and Evaluation Ethics Committee and SIMG sub-committee of the Council of Censors.

The RACGP’s annual conference will not go ahead due to lockdowns and GPs’ ongoing contribution to the vaccination rollout.

The forum provided details on the college’s Federal Election strategy and also allowed members to highlight issues impacting general practice.

Greg Hunt has thanked GPs for their ‘amazing’ work during the vaccine rollout, asking them to reach out to vulnerable and disadvantaged patients ahead of a national blitz.

The September Board meeting was jam-packed with many complex and important issues.

Members can hear about the RACGP’s campaign ahead of the election at the upcoming engageGP virtual forum.

The successful GP picked up photography after being inspired by some of the unique areas rural Australia has to offer.

The RACGP has developed a brief guide designed to support GPs and practice teams.

GPs have until midnight on 8 September to have their say on a new review.

The college celebrates the best of Australia’s general practice community through its RACGP Awards.

Several key issues were discussed at the August Board meeting.