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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 – Opening statement

Date published
10 Jun 2026
Description
Today, Dr Niroshini Kennedy and Dr Caitlin Anderson appeared at a public hearing to outline the RACP’s concerns about the proposed changes to the the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026. They shared our concerns regarding the definition of functional capacity and permanence, the reliance on mainstream supports, the impact of the proposed reassessment framework on people with fluctuating and complex needs, and concerns about the proposed static assessment process.

Webinar: discover the GenMed Map – a new way to explore training opportunities

Date published
10 Jun 2026
Description
Looking for general medicine training opportunities? Join us for our upcoming GenMed Horizons project webinar on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, from 2pm to 3pm AEST, to hear Dr Nicole Hancock and the GenMed Horizons team share the latest project updates, key milestones and plans for the year ahead.

Tags: Training | GenMed

2026 King's Birthday Honours List

Date published
09 Jun 2026
Description
Congratulations to the 25 RACP Fellows recognised in the 2026 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.

Tags: Awards | featured

RACP expresses gratitude to Professor Martin for her service

Date published
02 Jun 2026
Description
Following the conclusion of today’s Annual General Meeting, we want to formally note The RACP’s deep gratitude to immediate past President, Professor Jennifer Martin, for her service.

Webinar: Trainee and Supervisor – Self-Care, Safety and Support

Date published
31 May 2026
Description
Join us for the second webinar in our 4-part 2026 Wellbeing Advocates series, Trainee and Supervisor Wellbeing: Practical Strategies for Self-Care, Psychological Safety and Team Support on Monday, 6 July 2026, at 4pm to 5pm (AEST).

Tags: Wellbeing | physician wellbeing | trainees | Supervision | featured

"How long do you think I have?"

Date published
15 May 2026
Description
Despite being asked daily, this question never gets easier for specialists to answer. In this raw and deeply moving TEDx talk and insightful article in The Guardian, Dr Ranjana Srivastava OAM, shares how both clinical and life experience help answer this question with the honesty and compassion patients deserve.

Tags: RACP LIFT

Oncologist and TEDx speaker Dr Ranjana Srivastava at RACP LIFT

Date published
13 May 2026
Description
Join acclaimed oncologist, The Guardian writer and TEDx speaker, Dr Ranjana Srivastava OAM, for a rare and deeply human conversation about medicine, communication, humanity and care. Hosted alongside award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Tracey Spicer AM, this exclusive RACP LIFT In Conversation Sydney event will be an evening of insight, honesty and powerful storytelling.

Tags: RACP LIFT

Physicians across Australia – your voice is urgently needed

Date published
11 May 2026
Description
The Pharmacy Board of Australia is proposing to endorse the Ahpra registration of pharmacists to prescribe scheduled medicines, including Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medicines. Doing so would influence patient safety, models of care, prescribing governance, continuity of care, interdisciplinary practice, medico-legal responsibility, and the future role of physicians across the health system.

Patient end support services

Date published
28 Apr 2026
Description
Physicians in private practice across Australia, you now have a clearer pathway to connect directly into primary care for your ongoing patients.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

An important moment for our College

Date published
17 Apr 2026
Description
In the coming days, you will be asked to participate in an Extraordinary General Meeting. I know that many of you are approaching this vote with a mixture of concern and fatigue. That is entirely understandable. This has been a difficult period for the College. For members, for staff, and for those serving in voluntary roles across the organisation, including on the Board.

Member consultation now open online regarding SafeWork NSW Improvement Notice to RACP

Date published
10 Apr 2026
Description
On 20 March 2026, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians received a SafeWork NSW Improvement Notice issued under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

The College’s impact: achievements, transparency, and next steps

Date published
10 Apr 2026
Description
Dear members, in my previous message, I acknowledged the concern many of you feel about the College and the events of recent months. I want to take a moment to step back and reflect on something equally important, what the College has continued to achieve for members and for patients. I am also conscious that much of this work is not always visible.

TMP update: improvements delivered and roadmap ahead

Date published
09 Apr 2026
Description
We're pleased to share an update on the Training Management Platform (TMP) following 2 major enhancement releases.

Tags: featured

A healthy future beyond fossil fuels webinar

Date published
08 Apr 2026
Description
Fossil fuels harm health, drive climate change, worsen inequities, and impact Indigenous lands and wellbeing. Join us for the launch of our position statement on health and fossil fuels at our webinar on Tuesday, 21 April from 5.30pm to 7pm AEST.

Tags: Policy and advocacy | Climate change

RACP served with Mandatory Improvement Notice by SafeWork NSW

Date published
01 Apr 2026
Description
Communication from the CEO regarding the RACP being formally served with a mandatory Improvement Notice by SafeWork NSW.

All you need to know about RACP CPD audits

Date published
31 Mar 2026
Description
Find out what to expect if you're selected for the RACP CPD audit and how to prepare.

Tags: CPD | featured

RACP Fellows honoured for outstanding contributions to medicine

Date published
27 Mar 2026
Description
Congratulations to the 15 RACP Fellows recognised in the 2026 Australia Day and Aotearoa New Zealand New Year honour lists. These awards highlight the outstanding work RACP members do and the importance of that work in local, national and international communities.

Tags: australia | Aotearoa New Zealand

Health provider compliance priorities

Date published
27 Mar 2026
Description
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is responsible for ensuring compliant health provider claiming for Australian Government health program payments. Its compliance priorities reflect its commitment to act to protect Medicare integrity. Please read the 2026 focus areas including telehealth, care and management plans, claiming MBS services while overseas, open and uncertified PBS claims and inappropriate claiming of PBS medicines.

Tags: Policy and advocacy | Telehealth | Australian government | featured

Do I still need CPD if I don’t see patients?

Date published
24 Mar 2026
Description
Not seeing patients? CPD still applies. If you use medical expertise, you are practising and much of your existing work may already meet requirements. Read more.

Tags: CPD | australia | Aotearoa New Zealand | Feature | featured

Thriving Kids: National program for early developmental support continues to move forward

Date published
24 Mar 2026
Description
Paediatricians are fundamental to identifying developmental concerns early and supporting children and families to access the right care. Governments are progressing Thriving Kids, a new national early‑support program that will see many children with low to moderate developmental needs transition from the NDIS into a different support pathway.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

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