Vaccine mandates for NSW health workers reconsidered

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners will open applications for the 2025 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program between 4 March – 15 April 2024. Info session webinars will run between Thursday 7 March – Thurs 2 May. Request a program guide, register to attend an info session, or find out more regarding eligibility, financial subsidies and training locations.

The RACP has published its Pre-Budget Submission in the lead-up to the next federal budget on 14 May 2024. This article provides a summary of the submission, exploring key insights and upcoming funding priorities for the Australian health system and workforce.

The Royal Australia College of GPs (RACGP) urges the Government to fund more incentives and subsidised training to bolster GP numbers in community areas of need. Current incentives have proven effective, filling 114 training positions in areas of workforce shortage, many of which lacked registrars for extended periods. Newly filled GP training spots rose to 91% in 2024 from 85% in 2023, with an 11% increase in rural placements.

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) has released its Guidance Matrix which accompanies the 2023 Standards for Assessment and Accreditation of Primary Medical Programs (medical school standards). The document communicates AMC accreditation expectations for stakeholders, such as medical schools, assessment teams and reviewers. It includes ‘explanations’ of standards in plain English, examples of acceptable evidence, and expert resources. AMC also provides a User Guide and feedback form.