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Last chance to register: RACP Aotearoa New Zealand Online Town Hall with MPs

Date published
01 Oct 2026
Description
Your chance to hear directly from political representatives about their health priorities and plans for the future of the specialist workforce

Member Satisfaction Pulse Survey

Date published
01 Oct 2026
Description
Our 2026 Member Satisfaction Pulse Survey (MSPS) is now open. Between Monday, 28 September and Wednesday, 30 September, you should have received an email from surveys@slmr.com.au with the subject line: Your feedback shapes our future – RACP Member Satisfaction Pulse Survey 2026, containing a survey link. If you do not receive this email, please contact us.

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Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee update on patient support programs

Date published
29 Sep 2026
Description
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) stresses that patients need to be able to make fully informed decisions, including financial ones, before enrolling in a Patient Support Programs (PSPs).

Medicare’s Assignment of Benefit for bulk billing reforms: support resources now available

Date published
29 Sep 2026
Description
The Australian Federal Government is introducing specific requirements for practitioners who bulk bill Medicare patients from 1 July 2027. From this date, patient written assignment will be required for physician bulk billed private services either before, during or post-delivery of service in order for the Medicare rebate to be allocated to a treating practitioner.

The National New Fellow Online Forum

Date published
28 Sep 2026
Description
Join us for the RACP National New Fellow Forum – a practical and informative webinar designed to help you navigate the transition from trainee to Fellow with confidence. This online event will be held on Tuesday, 10 November from 7pm to 8.30pm AEDT / 9pm to 10.30pm NZDT.

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Improving access to specialist care across Victoria

Date published
22 Sep 2026
Description
Last week, President-elect Dr Julian Kelly, PCHD President Dr Niroshini Kennedy, College Dean Associate Professor Kudzai Kanhutu and Dr Raj Khillan met with Victorian Minister for Health Ingrid Stitt MP. They discussed key priorities for Victorian physicians ahead of the November state election.

Preparing our accreditors for the 2027 transition to the AMC Model Standards

Date published
22 Sep 2026
Description
The Training Accreditation Services team successfully delivered the 4th Annual Basic Training Accreditors Calibration Day on 17 September. The day brought together accreditors from Adult Internal Medicine and Paediatrics & Child Health Medicine in Basic Training. We explored the new outcomes-based standards and risk framework, and work through practical scenarios to strengthen consistency in accreditation decision-making.

Aotearoa New Zealand Election 2026

Date published
16 Sep 2026
Description
With the Aotearoa New Zealand election approaching, we are advocating for stronger access to specialist care. Read our Let Us Care election statement and use our Advocacy Pack to engage with candidates in your local electorate. Join our Town Hall with MPs on Tuesday, 6 October to hear directly about their parties’ health priorities and plans for the specialist workforce.

Tags: Aotearoa New Zealand

New HIV position statement

Date published
14 Sep 2026
Description
The Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine has launched its Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Position Statement [PDF]. It outlines evidence and policy on ending HIV transmission and improving care and health outcomes for people living with HIV and calls on governments and relevant agencies in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to fully fund free universal access to HIV healthcare services.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

Share your Aotearoa New Zealand training experiences in the 2026 Torohia

Date published
31 Aug 2026
Description
The Torohia Medical Training Survey is now open. All doctors-in-training in Aotearoa New Zealand, including RACP trainees, are encouraged to take part and share their experiences.

Tags: Aotearoa New Zealand

Every training experience tells a story: share yours

Date published
28 Aug 2026
Description
Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand trainees are encouraged to share their insights through the 2026 Medical Training Survey and Torohia: Medical Training Survey. These annual surveys provide a valuable snapshot of physician training, helping identify what's working well and where improvements are needed. Whether it's supervision, learning opportunities, workplace culture or wellbeing, your experiences contribute to a clearer picture of training across both countries.

Have your say in the 2026 Medical Training Survey

Date published
03 Aug 2026
Description
The Medical Board of Australia's Medical Training Survey is now open until Thursday, 8 October 2026. All RACP trainees and OTPs are encouraged to take part and help shape the future of medical training.

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Ready for the next step in your medical career? Take it with confidence, clarity and connection

Date published
30 Jul 2026
Description
Whether you're a trainee, early-career Fellow or Overseas Trained Physician, Career Triage: From Registrar to Consultant will help you prepare for the opportunities and challenges of the next stage of your career.

Tags: RACP LIFT

The College Learning Series, a RACP learning and professional development resource

Date published
30 Jul 2026
Description
Get to know the College Learning Series — free lectures built by Fellows, tailored to your curriculum.

Tags: trainees

Have this Saturday free? Invest it in your practice

Date published
29 Jul 2026
Description
Is your clinical practice keeping pace with the latest evidence? When your next complex patient walks through the door, will you have the latest diagnostic tools and treatment insights at your fingertips? Spend one day investing in your practice with rapid-fire updates from leading experts, practical case discussions, and evidence you can apply immediately. Join us in Melbourne or online this Saturday, 1 August.

Tags: RACP LIFT

Earlier medicine shortage alerts are a step closer

Date published
23 Jul 2026
Description
Earlier notification of medicine shortages and discontinuations is a step closer, helping physicians make more informed prescribing decisions and better plan continuity of care for their patients. Earlier this month, the Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Medicines Shortages and Other Measures) Bill 2026 was introduced to the Federal Parliament.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

Senate Inquiry: Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system

Date published
22 Jul 2026
Description
We're proud to stand alongside AIDA and RACGP in supporting this important joint statement following the Senate Inquiry into Australia's youth justice and incarceration systems.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

Evaluation Surveys - new curricula

Date published
20 Jul 2026
Description
If you're a trainee or educator, we invite you to complete a survey and/or take part in an online interview during July or August. Your input will help us improve the programs and support both trainees and educators.

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Webinar: Speaking Up and Building a Culture of Psychological Safety

Date published
17 Jul 2026
Description
Explore psychological safety in the workplace and learn practical strategies for speaking up, supporting respectful communication and building healthier, more inclusive teams. The webinar will provide guidance on how individuals, leaders and organisations can contribute to psychologically safe environments that support wellbeing and effective teamwork.

Tags: Wellbeing | webinar | physician wellbeing

Multidisciplinary learning and CPD event

Date published
06 Jul 2026
Description
Do you manage acute presentations, complex multi-system patients, or help shape clinical protocols in response to evolving evidence? Step away from the clinical environment for this multidisciplinary learning and CPD event. Held on Saturday, 1 August at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park or join us online.

Tags: RACP LIFT

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