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ALERT: landmark preventive healthcare guidelines launch in Melbourne, Friday 28 June

Royal Australian College of GPs < 1 min read

Australia’s peak general practice body, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP), is launching the 10th edition of its “Red Book” Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice.

When: 9.15am for 9.30am start Friday, 28th June 2024. 

Where: Preston Family Medical at 232 Plenty Rd, Preston, Vic 3072 

Speakers: 

  • Federal Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney 

  • RACGP Red Book Chair Professor Danielle Mazza AM 

~ENDS


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