THE RACGP--supporting GPs to work better in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

BACKGROUND

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has worked with funding from the Australian government to improve support and training for general practitioners working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

OBJECTIVE

This article outlines the role being played by the RACGP and addresses the question: 'What can I do?' for interested GPs.

DISCUSSION

The RACGP plays an important role in supporting GPs working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This includes current RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health projects such as providing support for the NACCHO GP Network, provision of accessible relevant cultural safety training for GPs, a national meeting of those working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, access to the RACGP library's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health resource collection, and the ongoing distribution of other resources, as well as RACGP organisational support for a range of other initiatives. On an individual level, all GPs are challenged to work at being well informed, and to take a personal leadership role so they can play a part in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.