RACGP

03/06/2026

A remote West Australian town will be left without a GP, with the Kalbarri Doctors Surgery revealing financial pressures, including the recent 2.6% Medicare rebate rise, will force it to close its doors this month.

The recent Medicare rebate rise of 2.6% was among the factors behind the closure of a bulk-billed clinic in Kalbarri.

02/06/2026

One week to go to submit a GP26 presentation!

GP26 presentation submissions close next Tuesday, 9 June, at 11.00 pm. So, if you’re keen to present at our biggest conference of the year, now’s the time to get your submission in.

Held at Adelaide Convention Centre from 20–22 November, this year’s conference will bring the profession together to celebrate its central role in healthcare, celebrate innovation, and share ideas for a sustainable future for general practice.

We’re inviting presentation submissions across three categories: clinical learnings, research and medical education. You can find a full list of topics, as well as all the information you need to make a submission, on our GP conference website: gpconference.com.au/submissions/

01/06/2026

Join us for Healing in Action during National Reconciliation Week.

Hear from Dr Karen Nicholls, Stacey Wells, and Uncle David Wragge as they discuss the impacts of the Stolen Generations, trauma informed care, and culturally safe healthcare practices.

Date: Tuesday 2 June
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM AEST

Gain practical insights and take part in meaningful conversations that support healing and respectful care.

Register now: https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-digital-events-calendar/online-event-items/webinars/healing-in-action-national-reconciliation-week-web

01/06/2026

Hypertension control in Australia continues to lag, with new AIHW data showing persistently high prevalence and low awareness rates, with work on an updated clinical guideline due to be finalised this year.

New figures show persistently low rates of control. With an updated clinical guideline on the way, two GPs on the National Hypertension Taskforce...

01/06/2026

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have the right to culturally safe and responsive health care, free of racism and inequity.

As the organisations training and supporting Australia’s General Practice (GP) and Rural Generalist (RG) workforce, Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) have a joint responsibility to educate on cultural safety and work towards reconciliation together.

JCTS General Manager, Anthony Paulson, and Operations Manager, Colleen Johnstone, met with ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin, ACRRM CEO and JCTS Board Member Marita Cowie AM, and RACGP President Dr Michael Wright in recognition of our joint responsibility during National Reconciliation Week.

Learn more about our joint role in cultural safety education: https://www.jcts.org.au/national-reconciliation-week-2026-acrrm-racgp-jcts-strengthen-commitment-culturally-safe-healthcare/

31/05/2026

Refugees and asylum seekers bring resilience and strength forged through extraordinary circumstances, while also facing compounding trauma and significant barriers to mental health care.

The GPMHSC has a practical resource to support GPs in providing trauma-informed, culturally safe care – with referral pathways to support Mental Health Treatment Plans.

29/05/2026

An indexation factor of 2.6% will be applied to most MBS general medical services items – a decision the RACGP says reinforces GP concerns that Federal Government funding alone will not keep practices viable.

An indexation factor of 2.6% will be applied to most general medical services, prompting RACGP concerns that government funding alone will not keep...

28/05/2026

Healing in Action: National Reconciliation Week Webinar

Join Dr Karen Nicholls in conversation with Stacey Wells and Uncle David Wragge from the Healing Foundation for an important discussion on the ongoing impacts of the Stolen Generations and creating culturally safe healthcare experiences.

Date: Tuesday 2 June
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM AEST

This webinar will explore trauma informed care, culturally safe communication, and practical ways to support survivors and descendants of the Stolen Generations.

Register now and be part of the conversation toward healing and reconciliation.
https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-digital-events-calendar/online-event-items/webinars/healing-in-action-national-reconciliation-week-web

28/05/2026

‘Our GPs put their heart and soul into supporting vulnerable Tasmanians’: There are fears patients are increasingly falling through the cracks, as Tasmania becomes the latest jurisdiction to cut funding.

Amid funding cuts and fears patients are falling through cracks, one state government says it cannot ‘keep picking up the tab on services that...