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.

First Nation Health and Equity

PeopleOur strategies to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori, and Pasifika communities.

Healthcare Reform

NZ Physicians in trainingAdvocacy for key issues affecting the Australian health sector, including integrated care, effective funding models, fit-for-purpose Medicare and system-wide prevention.

Health Workforce

training-pathways-peopleWorkforce issues prioritising regional, rural, and remote workforce, attraction and retention, and member wellbeing for advocacy from 2025-2028.

Climate Change and Health

climate changeThe health impacts of climate change will affect us all. Spreading tropical diseases and heat stress on vulnerable populations are just two examples.

Populations in Focus

population-in-focus-thumbPolicy and advocacy activities providing evidence-informed solutions to address health needs of focus population groups.

Past Key Activities

adolescent-and-young-adult-medicinePast 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.

Represent your Profession

become-physicianIf you're an RACP member interested in Policy and Advocacy, we want to hear from you.

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