From the Chair

CEO Update

GPSA / JCTS MoU

GPSA and JCTS have entered into a MoU to cement their shared commitment to advancing cultural safety as a central pillar of general practice (GP) training. This landmark agreement formalises a unique collaboration between the national peak body for GP supervision and the organisation charged with equipping all GPs with the skills to deliver culturally safe healthcare, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Building Bridges to the Future of Supervision: Introducing HPSA

As healthcare supervision becomes increasingly interdisciplinary, GPSA is expanding its reach through the launch of Health Professional Supervision Australasia (HPSA) – a bold initiative designed to support supervisors across the health sector. Carla Taylor explains how HPSA will build on GPSA’s proven foundations to offer scalable, bite-sized learning that’s practical, accessible, and future-focused - and how you can help shape what comes next.

Updated NTCER 2025-2026

Reminder - GPSA and GPRA have jointly released the updated National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of Registrars (NTCER) for 2025–2026.

This update reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting fair and consistent employment onditions for all GP registrars and supervisors across Australia.

Exploring innovation in health professional education - GPSA at ANZAHPE 2025

Dr Simon Morgan reflects on GPSA’s presence at this year’s ANZAHPE conference in Perth, where he and Carla Taylor built new academic connections, and showcased GPSA’s innovative education tools. Key themes included the emotional dimensions of supervision, AI in education, and cross-disciplinary opportunities for tools like the consultation game.

Supporting the supporters: inside the SLO experience

As a Supervisor Liaison Officer, Dr James Best plays a vital role behind the scenes supporting, advocating for, and connecting those who guide the next generation of GPs. His journey reflects the heart of what it means to support the supporters.

We caught up with James in the lead up to the ACRRM Supervisors Summit being held in Sydney on 13-15 August. James has the important role of "MC" for the summit and we wish him well for that.

In the meantime, read what he has to say about his role as an SLO and more broadly as a supervisor.

New!

• AI Scribes in General Practice Training – Risks and Rewards Webinar | Podcast

Revised

• Acne Teaching Plan
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome Teaching Plan

Final Reminder: National Registrar Survey

The NRS is now open for AGPT, RVTS, and RGTS registrars, collecting vital feedback to improve GP training and shape future programs. Please remind your registrars to complete it, we suggest you mention it at your next staff meeting or teaching session. The survey closes mid-August, so your prompt support is greatly appreciated.

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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