From the Chair

Time and tide wait for none…

As October rolls in, we find ourselves in the final quarter of the year—once again wondering how quickly time has flown. September was a particularly busy and eventful month for GPSA, and for rural GPs and rural generalists across the country.

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CEO Update

The GPSA team has bounced into Spring ('a spring in their step'?) with plenty of activity taking place in support of members and lots of upcoming activity as outlined in this eNews.

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SLO Advisory Council Meeting Summary

The annual in-person meeting for the SLO Advisory Council was held on Friday, 5 September. The meeting was well attended by SLOs from all regions, as well as representatives from GPSA, RACGP, ACRRM, and RVTS. This strong turnout led to a productive and comprehensive discussion on key issues impacting supervisors and registrars.

A roundtable discussion from various regions and colleges shared updates and addressed key issues. The discussions revealed several shared challenges and some positive developments. During the afternoon session, the group was joined by guests from various colleges and organisations.

Find out what was discussed and what the outcomes were here.

Melbourne Networking Event

On the evening of 4 September, prior to the SLOAC meeting in Melbourne, GPSA hosted a well-attended networking event for supervisors, SLOs and practice managers. The gathering provided a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss key issues in the general practice training space. Events like these play an important role in strengthening relationships across our community, and GPSA looks forward to offering more opportunities to connect in the future.

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WONCA World Conference 2025

The 2025 World WONCA conference was held in mid-September in Lisbon, Portugal. For those perpetually confused by the acronym, WONCA is the World Organisation of Family Doctors, and takes its name from the first five letters of its erstwhile title, the World Organisation of National Colleges, Academies, and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians(!). WONCA has 133 member organisations in 111 countries, and its biennial world conference is a truly international and multicultural event.

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New!

Teaching Plan: Early Medical Abortion (EMA)
Teaching Plan: Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)
Webinar: Teaching Your Registrar to Deliver Effective Preventive Health Care Video | Podcast
Webinar: Supporting the International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP Registrar Video | Podcast
Webinar: Women's Health: LARC, EMA and the AusCAPPS Network
Video | Podcast

Revised

Thank you to AusCAPPS Network for developing and reviewing the GPSA Resources about Women's Health

Click here for details

Medicine Recognised: A Health Win for Rural and Remote

GPSA congratulates rural health leaders and all those involved on this new initiative that aims to offer GPs on an expedited pathway with the option to take up college fellowship and ongoing membership. Supporting overseas trained GPs is something that GPSA has highlighted through its research and has been strongly advocating for over many years. These types of initiatives are seen as critically important to building a strong GP workforce in Australia. For more information click here.

Bowel Screening

Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer, yet over 90% of cases are treatable if caught early. From the age of 45, the risk of bowel cancer increases. Your recommendation is the strongest driver of patient participation in screening. Learn more about the age eligibility changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and how to get more of your patients to screen. The new National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Learning Hub, hosted by GPEX, offers free CPD accredited training, events, and clinical resources to help healthcare professionals boost screening rates. Explore and register today at gpex.com.au/nbcsp-education.

Melbourne Dinner Workshop

Melbourne Dinner Workshop - Lifting the lid on participation: conducting effective audits to improve National Bowel Cancer Screening Program uptake

To register and find out more, visit here

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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