5f. General practice in an ever-changing environment
Tracks
Stream 6
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| 10:30 - 11:15 |
| Room C2.2-2.3 (combined) |
Details
General practice is evolving within an ever-changing landscape. Hear from RACGP President, Dr Michael Wright and Vice President, Dr Ramya Raman about the key reforms affecting GPs, including pharmacy prescribing, multidisciplinary care, and initiatives supporting GPs to practise to top of scope while keeping care connected. The session will also explore the Pharmacy Board of Australia consultation, its implications for general practice, and how the RACGP is responding on behalf of members and patients.
Speaker
Ms Geraldine Ellis-Maguire
Head of Member Experience
RACGP
Chairperson
10:30 - 11:15
Dr Michael Wright
President
RACGP
General practice in an ever-changing environment
10:30 - 11:15
Dr Michael Wright is a general practitioner, health economist and health services researcher based in Sydney, Australia. He commenced as RACGP President on 21 November 2024.
Michael is also an Associate Professor at the International Centre for Future Health Systems at the University of New South Wales. He combines clinical practice with strategic appointments and academic research analysing the effects of health policy on the quality and performance of primary care.
Dr Ramya Raman
Vice President and Chair, WA
RACGP
General practice in an ever-changing environment
10:30 - 11:15
Dr Ramya Raman is a Specialist General Practitioner, medical educator, and health policy leader. Raised in Orange in Central West NSW, where she lived for over 15 years, she brings a deep, lived understanding of rural and community healthcare to her work.
Now based in Perth for nearly two decades, she is the Director of The Garden Family Medical Clinic in Piara Waters, where she continues in clinical practice and leads a modern, forward-thinking teaching practice. She is also Discipline Head of General Practice at the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, leading the training of future doctors.
Dr Raman is an experienced board director with a strong focus on governance, strategy, and health system reform. She currently serves as Chair of RACGP WA and Vice President of the RACGP nationally.
Recognised as RACGP WA GP of the Year (2020) and AMA (WA) Advocate of the Year (2024), her leadership is driven by a clear principle: strengthening general practice is essential to strengthening Australia’s health system.