RACGP's October 2025 communique

In September, training site capacity updates and registrar training intentions were collected and finalised, with registrar group allocation and final training capacity to be confirmed on 10 October. This groundwork sets the stage for the next phase. 

 

From 27 October, registrars can commence applying to practices, and training sites may choose to hold interviews; however, no offers can be made until 3 November.  

 

You can view all the key dates for the 2026.1 placement process here, and we recommend you review resources on the TMS, including the Placement process handbook for training sites under the forms, documents and links tab.  

After six years of strong advocacy, Rural Generalist Medicine will be formally recognised as a specialist medical field within general practice. 

 

This landmark decision, announced by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler MP, follows years of dedicated advocacy by the RACGP and ACRRM, in partnership with governments, health agencies and other organisations.   

 

This is a positive step in recognising the vital work of Rural Generalists in rural and remote communities. It’s also a critical step toward securing better recognition and future remuneration that reflects the broad scope of Rural Generalist practice – including

 general practice, emergency care, and advanced skills in areas like anaesthesia, obstetrics or mental health. 

 

The RACGP is now working with the Australian Medical Council (AMC) to accredit the RACGP Rural Generalist Fellowship (FRACGP-RG) as an approved Rural Generalist qualification. 

 

 

Register now for our webinar on Tuesday 21 October at 8.00 pm (AEDT) or contact us at [email protected]  

 

Learn more: racgp.org.au/rural-generalist

 

12 years of asthma data – insights for training and supervision 

 

New research from the ReCEnT project reveals how registrars manage childhood asthma – and what it means for your role as a supervisor. 

 

An analysis of 2403 registrars found that preventer prescribing rates remained the same from 2010–22, despite updated asthma guidelines suggesting increased use of preventers. 

There was, however, a shift towards single-agent inhaled corticosteroids over combination inhalers, reflecting better alignment with guidelines.