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Share your new curricula experiences

Date published
01 Jul 2025
Description
Are you training or supervising under one of the RACP’s new curricula in 2025? Share your experiences with the RACP’s new curricula – Survey and interview opportunities now open.

Health Provider Compliance Strategy and 2025 compliance priorities

Date published
25 Jun 2025
Description
The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has recently published the Health Provider Compliance Strategy 2025-2030 and other relevant materials.

RACP Advocates for Children and Young People with Disability in NSW

Date published
25 Jun 2025
Description
The RACP contributed to important policy issues for children and young people with disabilities through the Select Committee Inquiry into Foundational and Disability Supports Available to Children and Young People in NSW.

RACP and ADHD

Date published
25 Jun 2025
Description
The RACP is collaborating with key stakeholders regarding recent government announcements across Australian jurisdictions in relation to expanded scope of practice for ADHD management.

Unified support needed for development of the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry

Date published
13 Jun 2025
Description
We want to see all states supporting the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry. We support the Queensland Health Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 that recognises a fully functional National Registry should not require duplication in our states and territories.

New Curricula coming in 2026

Date published
12 Jun 2025
Description
Starting Advanced Training next year? New curricula are rolling out for many of the RACP’s Advanced Training programs from 2026. This news update has links to all the important new program details so you can review the new curriculum that interests you and understand what might be changing for your specialty.

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Professor Jaquelyne Hughes awarded the Arthur E Mills Medal

Date published
10 Jun 2025
Description
Professor Jaquelyne Hughes FRACP, was awarded the Arthur E Mills Medal at the RACP Convocation Ceremony, in Sydney last week. As part of the Convocation procession, Professor Hughes was called to the podium by RACP President, Dr Jennifer Martin, and delivered a powerful and moving Oration, entitled ‘Culture Practiced in Medicine.’

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King’s Birthday Honours 2025

Date published
10 Jun 2025
Description
Congratulations to the 11 RACP Fellows recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list. These awards highlight the outstanding work RACP members do and the importance of that work in local, national and international communities.

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Intervention overuse in paediatric care in Australian metropolitan general practice

Date published
04 Jun 2025
Description
One in 10 general practitioner consultations for children involve low-value primary care, reports new research in RACGP's Australian Journal of General Practice. This includes unnecessary antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections and imaging.

Aotearoa's Smokefree ambition at risk

Date published
02 Jun 2025
Description
“A few years ago, Aotearoa New Zealand’s approach was world-leading. Now, government policy is setting new generations up for smoking addiction and life-threatening health issues,” says Dr Hamish McCay, Aotearoa New Zealand President of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

International Medicine in Addiction Conference (IMiA 2025)

Date published
02 Jun 2025
Description
IMiA 2025 brings together international speakers, expert clinicians and researchers, providing you with invaluable insights and practical treatment approaches covering the full spectrum of addiction medicine.

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Protect yourself from email scams

Date published
27 May 2025
Description
RACP has security systems in place to monitor all emails sent to and from the College. However, RACP cannot control emails originating from external systems such as Google and Yahoo, and email scams are becoming increasingly prevalent.

New Fellow Survey 2025

Date published
26 May 2025
Description
Members who completed RACP Advanced Division, Faculty or Chapter training between 1 May 2023 and 30 April 2024 are invited to share their feedback via our annual New Fellow Survey.

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Professor Helen Liley receives prestigious award

Date published
21 May 2025
Description
We would like to congratulate Professor Helen Liley, the recipient of the prestigious 2025 RACP College Medal. Professor Liley is a distinguished clinician-scientist with more than 35 years of global experience as a neonatologist. Her contributions span from foundational research into lung development and innate immune pathways, to leading national and international clinical trials that have shaped the future of neonatal care.

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Proposed changes to the RACP Constitution

Date published
21 May 2025
Description
The Board has agreed to propose amendments to the College Constitution. The Member Consultation Information document informs members of the proposed changes and forms the basis for the Board’s consultation events with the membership. We have also provided a Governance Changes Snapshot.

Urgent call: influence the future of prescribing in Australia

Date published
12 May 2025
Description
AHPRA is undertaking a high-impact review of the National Prescribing Competencies Framework and your input is vital. The review is likely to influence the standards expected of prescribers in Australia and how to support safe and appropriate prescribing. Importantly, the framework also highlights telehealth and outlines the key attributes expected of prescribers in this space.

RACP marks the loss of a giant in medical research

Date published
08 May 2025
Description
It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the death of Professor Rinaldo Bellomo AO, one of the most visionary and influential clinician-scientists of our time, who passed away on Tuesday following a short illness.

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Re-elected government’s health agenda must look beyond GPs and primary care as demand for specialists grows

Date published
05 May 2025
Description
The election outcome is proof Australians want a strengthened healthcare system. We are urging the government to address the nation’s chronic shortage of medical specialists. RACP President, Professor Jennifer Martin, congratulated the Albanese Labor Government on its re-election and encouraged them to look beyond existing commitments on GPs and primary care.

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The RACP Federal Election Statement

Date published
02 May 2025
Description
Australia’s healthcare system is at an urgent crossroad. As the demands on our doctors and healthcare services grow, so too does the need for bold, evidence-based leadership. The RACP Federal Election Statement sets out a clear roadmap for the next Australian Government – one that prioritises patient care, supports physician wellbeing, and builds a stronger, more sustainable healthcare system for all.

Evolving clinical practice to curb antimicrobial resistance

Date published
01 May 2025
Description
In Australia, the issue of antimicrobial resistance has been escalating over the years, primarily due to overuse, underuse, and misuse of these medications. Discover the initiatives that the RACP is implementing to curb inappropriate prescribing practices and enhance the overall quality of healthcare.
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