This Special Interest Group is open to all RACP members (Fellows and trainees) and is designed to be flexible, inclusive, and member-led. The Special Interest Group is not a traditional committee and does not operate with fixed meeting schedules or formal appointment terms. Instead, it provides a way for members to contribute their perspectives, expertise, and lived experience to College work relating to regional, rural, and remote healthcare.

The Regional, Rural, and Remote Physician SIG acts as a point of reference for the College on matters affecting physicians and communities in regional, rural, and remote settings across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Group supports the College’s commitment to equitable health outcomes by:

• providing advice and input on regional, rural, and remote workforce, training, and practice issues
• contributing to College initiatives, strategies, and consultations as needed
• strengthening connections between the College and members working in, or committed to, regional, rural, and remote healthcare.

What makes this Special Interest Group different?

• This is not a committee
• Membership is intentionally flexible and designed to fit around members’ professional and personal commitments
• No fixed meeting schedule
• No standing agenda or ongoing workload
• Contributions are as-needed, interest-based, and opt-in
• Members may be contacted for advice, feedback, or consultation on specific topics or pieces of work

This allows members to contribute in ways that are meaningful to them, without the expectations or obligations of a formal governance role.

For more about the Special Interest Group, refer to the Terms of Reference (PDF)

Apply

To apply, complete and return the application form (DOC) to the Manager, Peak Bodies via council@racp.edu.au