From the Chair

Self-Leadership: The Invisible Twin to Effective Supervision

Directing your own actions toward personal growth helps you in guiding others on their journey of professional success.

Meet Bruce Argyle, GPSA's Interim CEO

With a deep commitment to social justice and decades of leadership across the not-for-profit sector, Bruce Argyle steps into the role of Interim CEO at GPSA. In this interview, he shares his journey, priorities for the year ahead, and why supporting GP supervisors remains at the heart of his mission.

Read it here

What's going on with the GP training incentives?

In the last few weeks, the Commonwealth has been consulting with sector stakeholders – the Colleges, GPSA, GPRA, AMA, RDAA, IGPTN and AIDA - about the three GP training incentives announced in the lead-up to the federal election - GP training incentive, parental leave and study leave. These incentives will be available for trainees on AGPT, RVTS and RGTS pathways from 2026.1.

Practice Owners Conference

Our team attended the RACGP Practice Owner's Conference in Melbourne and Leonie Chamberlain shares a wrap up and some highlights from the event.

Read her reflections here.

How do we know that our teaching is effective?

Dr Candice Baker, GPSA Director and SLO Advisory Council Co-Chair, posed this question in the Supervisors Group on the GPSA Community platform, "How do we know that our teaching is effective?"

We are interested in your thoughts on this. Read the discussion and join the conversation by adding your thoughts here.

Note - you must be part of the GPSA Community of Practice to access this. If you are not a member, you can join for free by registering your details here.

Simply Telling Patients is NOT Education

Chris Hogan, an Associate Professor from the Department of General Practice at the University of Melbourne with wide experience in rural, metro & academic practice and a GP Supervisor with RVTS, shares his insights on why simply telling patients is not the same as educating them.

Teachers discover what their pupils know by asking them. So should we. After all, the word doctor means teacher.

Are you engaging on the GPSA Community platform? If no, let us know why! If yes, how can we improve?

Help us optimise this virtual Community of Practice we've created to eliminate the isolation too many GP supervisors and practice managers tell us they experience in the general practice setting. Click the button below to complete our brief survey, and go into the draw for a gift card!

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Have you seen the new ‘Orientation to Supervision’ program?

Our new Orientation to Supervision program launched on 1 May 2025 - designed by women GPs, for women GPs, and open to all new Fellows, GPs, and Supervisors.

Whether you're exploring supervision for the first time or returning after a break, this program provides clarity, inspiration, and practical support to help you confidently step into the role.

See what's on offer - Explore the program webpage to see what’s included and how it can support your journey.

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New!

The Role of General Practice in Supporting Child Mental Health Webinar | Podcast | Teaching Plan
How to Teach a Procedural Skill Webinar | Podcast | FAQ
Orientation to GP Supervision Everything you Need to Know About Becoming a GP Supervisor Web page | Webinar | Podcast
Navigating Bullying, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the General Practice Workplace FAQ | Incident Reporting Form

Click here for details

GPSA recognises the traditional custodians of the land and waterways on which GP/RG supervisors and training practice teams work and live.

The GPSA Board and team extend their gratitude to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for entrusting this independent organisation to deliver AGPT support activities for GP and RG supervisors under Commonwealth funding.

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