Policy and Advocacy Priorities
Explore our priority areas, including First Nations health equity, healthcare reform, workforce sustainability, climate and health impacts, and targeted population health initiatives. Learn about past priorities and how our members can contribute to shaping policy for the future.
The RACP’s policy and advocacy priorities are set by the College Policy and Advocacy Council and other College bodies.
Our strategies to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori, and Pasifika communities.
Advocacy for key issues affecting the Australian health sector, including integrated care, effective funding models, fit-for-purpose Medicare and system-wide prevention.
Workforce issues prioritising regional, rural, and remote workforce, attraction and retention, and member wellbeing for advocacy from 2025-2028.
The health impacts of climate change will affect us all. Spreading tropical diseases and heat stress on vulnerable populations are just two examples.
Policy and advocacy activities providing evidence-informed solutions to address health needs of focus population groups.
Past key activity included critical health issues through advocacy for employment and health equity, improved end-of-life care, refugee and asylum seeker health, and supporting the Voice to Parliament.
If you're an RACP member interested in Policy and Advocacy, we want to hear from you.