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Progress for Australians working with silica dust

Date published

02 Sep 2024

Description

All Australian workers who work with silica dust, not just those working with engineered stone, will be protected by new laws that come into effect on Sunday, 1 September 2024. This is following a total ban on engineered stone, which came into effect on 1 July 2024. Find out more in this update from Safe Work Australia.

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Your Workforce, Your Say Survey closes 15 September

Date published

30 Aug 2024

Description

The RACP Your Workforce, Your Say Survey is now open and is your chance to make a real impact on the future of our workforce strategy. This is your opportunity to share your valuable insights, influence pivotal decisions, and shape the advocacy on issues that matter most to you.

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Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Date published

28 Aug 2024

Description

The RACP strongly supports standardised national tools for the diagnosis and management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to reduce diagnostic inconsistencies and the use of disparate international tools. Read our joint Alcohol Policy with RANZCP.

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Join our Education Governance Working Group (EGWG)

Date published

27 Aug 2024

Description

The Education Governance Working Group (EGWG) is seeking two new members, and we encourage interested and suitably qualified members to apply.

Calling on a total ban on gambling advertising

Date published

21 Aug 2024

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"There is often a very clear and close link between gambling and comorbid mental health conditions. Other medical conditions can be part of the addiction issue, and can develop as the addiction progresses" said Professor Jennifer Martin to ABC News.

The 2024 Medical Training Survey closes 8 October

Date published

07 Aug 2024

Description

The Medical Board of Australia’s Medical Training Survey (MTS) is now live and open until early October. All doctors-in-training in Australia, including RACP trainees and Overseas Trained Physicians (OTPs) currently undertaking supervised practice, are eligible and encouraged to participate. This year’s survey will build on results from past years and help our College monitor trends in training experiences over time.

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The Specialist Training Program (STP) Survey – we welcome your feedback

Date published

05 Aug 2024

Description

The Department of Health and Aged Care has commissioned Proximity Advisory Services to undertake an independent evaluation of the Specialist Training Program (STP).

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme changes from 1 August 2024

Date published

01 Aug 2024

Description

Information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 1 August 2024

Life changing medicine for children with cystic fibrosis

Date published

30 Jul 2024

Description

Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler, announced Australian children with cystic fibrosis now have access to cheaper medicines earlier under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) thanks to the Australian Government.

Update to COVID-19 leave from training. New Isolation Leave provisions – Progression Through Training Policy

Date published

12 Jul 2024

Description

Trainees required to isolate can now take 10 working days of leave from training without affecting other leave entitlements.

Department of Health update: meningococcal ACWY vaccines

Date published

04 Jul 2024

Description

The Department of Health and Aged Care (the department) has asked us to share program advice on the upcoming 1 July 2024 change to meningococcal ACWY vaccines under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Advanced Training Evaluation Surveys - Selected 2024 new curricula

Date published

01 Jul 2024

Description

Please share your experience of the new Advanced Training curricula - open to first year trainees in selected 2024 programs and their supervisors.

Care leaver support extended to age 21

Date published

27 Jun 2024

Description

The ACT Government has issued a media release today that care leaver support has been extended to 21-years-old in the ACT. Young people leaving statutory out of home care will have a right to access support until their 21st birthday under legislation passed in the ACT Legislative Assembly today.

2024 New Fellow Survey

Date published

14 Jun 2024

Description

The 2024 New Fellow Survey now open until Sunday, 14 July 2024. Early career physicians are encouraged to share their training experiences and give feedback on their transition to Fellowship and unsupervised professional practice.

2024 King's Birthday Honours List

Date published

12 Jun 2024

Description

Congratulations to the 22 RACP Fellows recognised in the 2024 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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The RACP Member Wellbeing Framework is now available

Date published

06 Jun 2024

Description

As doctors, your career is all about improving the health of others — but sometimes this can come at the cost of looking after your own. While you may be less likely to suffer from lifestyle-related illnesses, reports have shown that you are more vulnerable to mental health and wellbeing issues compared to the general population.

Policy & Advocacy Report Q1 2024

Date published

04 Jun 2024

Description

The Policy & Advocacy Report outlines some of the key priorities and achievements for Q1 2024 (January to March).

Adult Medicine Division Education Committee seeks Basic Trainee representative

Date published

24 May 2024

Description

Are you a Basic Trainee looking to engage in College activities in a new way? Are you interested in contributing to how RACP assessments are developed and maintained? Expressions of interests are now open for a representative to join the Adult Medicine Division Education Committee. If you are keen to represent the interests of Basic Training in Adult Medicine, please submit your EOI before Friday, 21 June 2024.

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The RACP Member Wellbeing Framework

Date published

23 May 2024

Description

The Member Health and Wellbeing Committee’s vision is for members to flourish and achieve their full potential in all aspects of life. To support you in that endeavour, the Committee has developed the Member Wellbeing Framework specifically for you; whatever stage you are at in your career, and whatever your life circumstances.

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National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry

Date published

12 Apr 2024

Description

The National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry (National Registry) will begin on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. On behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, please read this important message, familiarise yourself with the new mandatory reporting requirements, and print a copy of the Physician Factsheet for your staff noticeboard.

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