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The Aotearoa New Zealand 2023 General Election survey

Date published
23 Feb 2026
Description
The Aotearoa New Zealand 2023 General Election is coming up on 14 October 2023. Now is the time to make your voice heard. RACP members in Aotearoa New Zealand, please complete this quick survey. It is your opportunity to share your advice on where you would like your College to prioritise the issues you think can make the most difference.

Tags: Policy and advocacy | election | Advocacy | Aotearoa New Zealand

Complement your knowledge and learning at industry events

Date published
05 Feb 2026
Description
Events such as conferences, workshops, industry updates and symposiums are valuable for building knowledge and learning. These provide access to industry insights, skill-building opportunities, and expert perspectives that are often unavailable through traditional information sources, such as journals, media or through a workplace.

Tags: LIFT | Aotearoa New Zealand

Build your network at industry events

Date published
05 Feb 2026
Description
There is little argument that one of the key benefits of attending events is the opportunity to build your professional network.

Tags: LIFT

Events, a core ingredient for medical professionals’ careers

Date published
05 Feb 2026
Description
Love them or loathe them, industry, or professional events, are a core ingredient to sector and professional growth and evolution. In a world of the 9–5 (or 5–9) grind, the opportunity to step away from established routines and come together with like-minded colleagues is beneficial both personally and professionally.

Tags: LIFT

Make the most of the rest of 2025 to finalise your CPD

Date published
04 Nov 2025
Description
With the 2025 CPD year ending soon, now’s the time to review your progress, log your activities, and submit your record. This guide outlines the key CPD requirements, new framework updates, and resources to help you meet your obligations with confidence.

Tags: CPD

Webinar: Managing Conflict, Addressing Incivility, and Promoting a Culture of Kindness in the Workplace

Date published
04 Nov 2025
Description
Join us for our upcoming webinar, Managing Conflict, Addressing Incivility, and Promoting a Culture of Kindness in the Workplace, on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 from 4pm to 5pm AEDT. This webinar explores key aspects of physician wellbeing and offers practical strategies for fostering healthier workplaces, supporting colleagues, and sustaining high-quality care.

Tags: Wellbeing

RACP response to the Queensland Child Safety Commission of Inquiry

Date published
21 Oct 2025
Description
We wrote to the Queensland Child Safety Commission of Inquiry, providing evidence and resources to support better health outcomes for children and young people.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

Feedback to ACSQHC National Model for Clinical Governance

Date published
21 Oct 2025
Description
In October we wrote to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) providing input to its revised National Model for Clinical Governance so that it better balances physicians’ interests, responsibilities and working configurations while reducing duplication and inefficient compliance processes.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

Feedback to ACSQHC Credentialing and Defining Scope of Clinical Practice - Guide for Managers and Clinicians

Date published
21 Oct 2025
Description
We recently wrote to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) to provide input to its draft Credentialing and Defining Scope of Clinical Practice - Guide for Managers and Clinicians.

RACP submission to the Northern Territory Voluntary Assisted Dying Inquiry

Date published
21 Oct 2025
Description
Our submission to the Northern Territory (NT) Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Inquiry highlights the importance of strong safeguards, culturally safe care, and proper consultation with medical experts and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

RACP submission to the Delivering Quality Care More Efficiently Interim Report

Date published
21 Oct 2025
Description
Our submission to the Productivity Commission’s Delivering Quality Care More Efficiently Interim Report promoted centring of emergent challenges to the physician and trainee physician workforce.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

RACP submission to the review of My Health Record Legislative Instruments

Date published
21 Oct 2025
Description
We made a submission to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing on the legislative framework for My Health Record (MHR) calling for reforms to boost specialist engagement. A fit-for-purpose MHR will improve outcomes for physicians and patients.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

RACP submission to Ahpra’s review of the Supervised Practice Framework

Date published
21 Oct 2025
Description
Our recent submission to Ahpra’s review of the Supervised Practice Framework called for clearer role definitions, practical guidance, and adequate support to help supervisors manage workload and accountability while fostering safe, effective learning environments.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

RACP submission to Health Committee on the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill

Date published
21 Oct 2025
Description
In Aotearoa New Zealand, the Policy and Advocacy team and Māori Health Committee made a submission to the Health Select Committee on the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill.

Tags: Policy and advocacy | Aotearoa New Zealand

Safety: every job, every day starts with identifying hazards

Date published
21 Oct 2025
Description
October is National Safe Work Month – a time to shine a light on workplace health and safety and protect those who care for us most. The healthcare and social assistance sector continues to experience some of the highest rates of harm.

Tags: Policy and advocacy

Clarity for the EGMs and reminder to vote

Date published
15 Oct 2025
Description
As you consider your vote for the upcoming EGMs, please remember, you don’t need to vote immediately. You can download the Explanatory Memorandum on the proposal to separate the President and Chair roles, take time to form a view, discuss it with your peers, and vote online when you’re ready.

RACP CPD, beyond the post-nominals

Date published
14 Oct 2025
Description
In the world of medicine, post-nominals are more than credentials. They mark years of commitment to training, professional expertise, ongoing learning and ethical standards. They establish credibility to employers and amongst peers, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Tags: CPD

Your RACP membership, more than post-nominals

Date published
14 Oct 2025
Description
Your RACP membership is much more than just the post-nominals (credentials) after your name. It reflects years of dedication, training, and professional expertise. Even after completing your training and earning your fellowship (FRACP), your connection to the medical college continues through ongoing membership.

Explore our new Wellbeing Advocates webpage

Date published
13 Oct 2025
Description
We’re excited to launch our new Wellbeing Advocates webpage – which brings together practical tools, inspiring member stories, and expert insights to help you flourish both professionally and personally.

Tags: Wellbeing

Update on the Extraordinary General Meetings

Date published
07 Oct 2025
Description
As you vote, you have many questions, and you can look at this webpage of frequently asked questions for answers. The Board and I want to remind you of the reasons we are pursuing Constitutional change.
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