We are pleased to invite GPs and GP registrars working at ACCOs across Victoria to come together at VACCHO's 4th Annual Statewide GP Gathering in May 2025.

The GP Gathering will be a unique blend of cultural and clinical education, peer support and professional development with a focus on GP wellbeing.

Note no registration fees will need to be paid, VACCHO will work with RWAV to access available support via the Health Workforce Scholarship Program to cover GP attendance.

Time/Date: 5pm Friday 2nd - 12pm Sunday 4th May 2025

Location: Mercure Ballarat - Hotel & Convention Centre
613 Main Road
Ballarat VIC 3350

Program: TBC. Please contact Gwyn gwynl@vaccho.org.au if you have suggestions or are interested in presenting at the GP Gathering.

Any queries? Please contact workforce@vaccho.org.au

Families are more than welcome. If choosing to bring your family, it is understood that VACCHO is not liable for their safety and the person registering is responsible for the health and wellbeing.

This event is supported by the Health Workforce Scholarship Program funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and administered in Victoria by RWAV.

Staying healthy

We encourage responsible consumption of alcohol in order to provide an enjoyable, safe and welcoming environment for all present.

Staying COVID-19 safe

We look forward to seeing you this weekend. As GPs and health work professionals, we know all too well the importance of keeping COVID-19 Safe. Therefore, we strongly recommend that, before you travel to the Gathering, you do a RAT to ensure you are COVID-19 free. We will have plenty of RATs and masks available for use over the weekend. Do not hesitate to leave early during the weekend if you or a family member become unwell. VACCHO’s priority is to keep everyone safe and prevent spread of infectious diseases. We also recommend staying at home if you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms or any other infectious symptoms:

fever
chills or sweats
cough
sore throat
shortness of breath
stuffy or runny nose.
loss or change in sense of smell or taste
nausea and vomiting
diarrhoea