17 September 2025
Help shape GP training in Australia – consumer consultation
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
What’s this about?
The RACGP is responsible for training and supporting Specialist General Practitioners in Australia. It is accredited by the Australian Medical Council and currently includes over 29,000 Fellows and 6,000 GPs in training.
The RACGP curriculum outlines the key skills and knowledge required for Australian GPs. It guides their learning and professional development and is regularly updated to reflect the changing needs of the community and the healthcare system.
RACGP is now starting its next curriculum review—and wants to hear from health consumers.
What’s the opportunity?
RACGP is inviting up to 3 health consumers to join an online consultation to share their views on the curriculum and training materials.
As a participant, you will:
Read up to 30 minutes of background material before the consultation.
Join a series of 4 x 1 hour online consultation sessions.
Share your experiences and views about GP care to help improve how future GPs are trained.
Who should apply?
You’re encouraged to apply if you:
Have visited a GP at least twice in the past year.
Can read and understand English-language training materials.
Feel comfortable giving feedback to help improve the next edition of the curriculum.
Have experience reviewing training materials or programs (this is helpful but not essential).
What you’ll need to do:
· Join a TEAMS meetings on these dates:
Wednesdays 11:00am to 12:00pm (AEDT time). On:
· 22 October 2025
· 19 November 2025
· 17 December 2025
· 18 February 2026
· Complete up to 30 minutes of reading before each meeting.
· You’ll be paid $95.20 per hour (ex GST) for your time attending consultation sessions and pre-reading.
What we want to know from you:
Please submit your expression of interest as an email or word document by answering the following questions:
1. Can you join all the scheduled online Microsoft Teams meeting(s)?
2. Have you, or a dependant needed to access general practice services in the last 2 years?
3. Why do you want to be part of this consultation to inform training materials for general practitioners? (100-200 words)
Tell us what interests you about this opportunity and how your experiences or perspectives could help shape better communication and care in general practice.
4. What skills and experience do you have that will be of benefit for this consultation? (100-200 words)
Share any relevant experience—such as giving feedback, participating in consultations, or working with health services—that could support your contribution to the panel.
5. Do you have a computer/laptop and reliable internet access to join the Teams call?
Other details:
· A RACGP selection panel will select participants who represent a diverse range of perspectives and experiences.
· A consultation summary report will be circulated to participants.
· Consumers from metropolitan, regional and rural areas are encouraged to apply
· Participants will need to sign a simple agreement with RACGP to receive payment. As part of this, they’ll need to provide some personal details—like their tax file number and bank account information. These details will be securely stored by the College.
To Apply:
· Please email your Expression of Interest to curriculumrenewal@racgp.org.au
· Applications close at 8am (AEST) on Friday, 3 October 2025.
· Applicants will be notified about the outcome by Monday 13 October, 2025
Questions?
You can contact the RACGP Curriculum Renewal team, at curriculumrenewal@racgp.org.au
