I want GPs to be thriving, well-remunerated and well-supported, and to be represented nationally as the generalists we are proud to be.
MY VISION
As a leader within the RACGP I dream of being able to improve the health of all Australians through provision of sustainable accessible care in General practice.
I believe that the time is right to achieve better remuneration for general practice, including GP's in training and those working in remote and rural settings and for populations with lower social determinants of health. I want GP's to be proud of being career generalists and of the central role they play in the Australian health care system.
I want all GP's to want to be a member of the RACGP rather than need to be a member because of the value that membership in RACGP plays in advocacy, education and professional development.
“I want GPs to seek out membership of RACGP because of the great value it provides
in advocacy and education, and for this community and workforce of GPs to be able to improve
the health of all Australians by providing sustainable, accessible care. ”
Achieve a sustainable funding model for general practice
This requires:
a flexible funding model that suits all GPs – rural, regional and urban
addressing the culture within medicine of valuing specialisation as opposed to generalism
providing high quality, fair and robust training and assessment programs to ensure a well skilled future workforce
supporting GP registrars to achieve salary equity with their fellow specialty training colleagues
Advocate for GPs as the foundation of our health care system
This requires:
recognition that continuity of care and preventive healthcare are the cornerstone of general practice and of the health of our nation
firmly embedding telehealth in general practice, with the option rather than the enforcement of bulk billing
a model that supports those working with populations with poor social determinants of health
assertive collaboration with state and federal government, PHNs, medical governance bodies, other medical colleges and the community
presenting to Government a framework for assessing and implementing evidence based preventive health strategies
Build a culture of strong leadership and unity within general practice
This requires:
creating an expectation of wins for general practice
championing general practice as an attractive and highly respected specialty
harnessing and promoting the strong voice of women in general practice
developing a CPD program that enhances both professional development and connection within the GP community, with minimal administrative burden and cost
making membership of RACGP beneficial on an educational, professional, financial and personal level