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FAQs

Why are fees and charges increasing?

The RACP Board has approved a 3 per cent increase in fees for 2027, taking into consideration the rising costs of delivering College services and the need to maintain the College's long-term financial sustainability.

In making this decision, the Board recognised the financial pressures facing members and remains committed to keeping fees as affordable as possible.

The increase seeks to balance affordability for members with the need to ensure the College can continue delivering essential services and investing in improvements that benefit members over the longer term.

The College has significant cash reserves. Why can’t those retained earnings be used to offset the need to increase fees?

Our cash reserves have been accumulated over many years of careful financial management. The Board determined it would not be prudent to fund increased operating expenses by using cash reserves, which earns investment income. Half of our cash reserves also relate to the RACP Foundation and aren't available for operational expenditure.

I need help with paying increased fees. Where do I find information?

We understand that you may need help with your fees — you could be eligible for a reduction or exemption. We recommend that you review the Reductions and exemptions section to see how we can support you.

Can I pay by Direct Debit?

You can take advantage of a monthly Direct Debit for certain invoices in Australia. For Aotearoa New Zealand invoices, paying in monthly instalments is an option.

How we spend your fees

Many members have asked for greater visibility of how their fees are invested. A chart showing the breakdown and the fully audited financial report are available in the 2025 Annual Report.

What stands out most is our strong focus on education and professional development, which makes up almost half of all member expenditure. From supporting trainees through their learning journey to providing ongoing CPD opportunities for our Fellows, we believe investing in the future of the profession remains a key priority.

This breakdown provides a clear picture of the programs, services and initiatives that provide value to you, our members, every day. Education is our largest area of investment, representing 44 per cent of our total spend.

A message from the RACP President

Dear members

This has been a challenging year for our College.

The governance difficulties we have experienced have been deeply regrettable and we recognise the frustration, concern and disappointment many members have felt. On behalf of the Board and College leadership, I want to say I’m sorry for the impact this has had on your confidence in the RACP and thank you for your patience and continued commitment to your professional community.

At the same time, progress has been made on improving the services and value the College provides our members across the medical education continuum. Our new online training management platform is being introduced to transform the trainee journey to Fellowship. It will host our world-class Basic and Advanced Training curricula and give supervisors, Directors of Physician Education and trainees a simpler, more transparent experience.

We are also renewing our core IT systems to better support Fellows throughout their careers, providing a more personalised member experience and enabling us to anticipate and respond to your evolving needs.

The RACP Board has announced a four per cent fee increase for both trainees and Fellows in 2026. This small adjustment helps us keep pace with CPI after several years before and during the pandemic when fees did not increase. That restraint has left us needing to catch up with rising costs to sustain essential programs, staff and services.

We understand that, following recent events, the timing of this request may feel tone-deaf to many. However, the increase is necessary to keep pace with inflation and maintain financial stability.

Your feedback continues to guide our priorities. Across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, we know that workforce pressures, wellbeing, and the impact of changing CPD requirements remain top of mind. We have refocused our Policy and Advocacy work to address these areas, to listen to your perspectives and to influence change that makes a meaningful difference to how you work and care for patients and our communities.

Despite recent challenges, we remain determined to strengthen and modernise the RACP, simplifying our systems, renewing trust, and ensuring the College remains an organisation you can be proud of.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement.

Kind regards

Professor Jennifer Martin
President, RACP

Annual Fellow subscriptions and Admission to Fellowship

Training fees

Examination fees