From the Chair

Where has the time gone…

November is here, and no doubt many of you feel as though you’ve sprinted through October - only to find November equally full of momentum. Whether it’s training placements, GP training incentives, Medicare Benefits Schedule changes, or other aspects of your practice and professional development, these shifts will affect each of us differently.

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CEO Update

Conferences, survey report and looking ahead to 2026

This month we've connected with members at RMA25 and AAPM25. This month also marks the release of the ENGAGE 2025 National Survey Report - an important milestone in understanding the evolving experiences of GP supervisors across Australia.

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GPSA annual survey for 2025 captures key insights and trends in the GP supervision landscape. The survey includes information about GP wellbeing, use of resources, challenges such as complaints managed for registrars, alongside a range of supervision skills related information. Notably the well-being related questions capture a reassuring trend of increasing number of supervisors seeing a GP for their own well-being and continuing to believe in the positive impact of their work and their supervision role.

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Government Confirms GP Training Incentive Payments - Are you across the changes?

The Federal Government’s new incentive program for GP and Rural Generalist registrars will take effect from Semester 1 2026 - and it has important implications for employment arrangements under the NTCER.

RMA25 - It's a wrap!

The GPSA team had a fantastic time connecting with delegates at RMA25, chatting with many of you who stopped by to see Bruce, Sarah and Carla at the trade booth, and catching up with colleagues from GPRA, IGPTN and other sector partners.

A highlight was the GPSA-sponsored Supervisors Networking Lunch, where around 150 supervisors from across Australia came together to share experiences and strengthen connections. The event was warmly received and reflected the strong sense of community within GP supervision.

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GPSA competition winner's experience at RMA25

Dr Dana Fitzsimmons was the beneficiary of the GPSA Competition for a registration to the RMA Conference. Our Interim CEO, Bruce Argyle, spoke with her on Day 3 of RMA25 about her role in the NT, her impressions and learnings from the conference.

Find out more about Dana here.

AAPM - connecting with Practice Managers

✨There was plenty of buzz around the GPSA booth at this year’s AAPM Annual Conference, with the team out in force connecting with members, sharing resources, and showcasing what’s new in GP training and practice management.

✨Read the full report and see the team's photos here.

Sarah Fergusson, ACRRM SLO, takes on RMA25

Dr Sara Fergusson - GPSA Director, Supervisor in NSW and member of ACRRM, RACGP, RVTS, RDAA and RDN - spoke with CEO, Bruce Argyle who captured her RMA25 conference experience.

"Everywhere you turn there’s someone you know or someone you want to get to know."

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Events

Making the most of in-practice teaching: tailoring learning for GP registrars

November 25, 2025 08:00 PM AEDT

Early Identification of the Registrar at Risk

December 09, 2025 08:00 PM AEDT

Closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health disparity

December 18, 2025 08:00 PM AEDT

New!

Get Ahead of the Game: Nail Your Practice Placement Interviews Video | Podcast

Revised

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UNSW Discipline of GP - End of Year Event

The Discipline of General Practice at UNSW invites GPs and supervisors to join their 2025 End of Year Event - a Saturday afternoon program combining professional development, networking, and celebration.Attendees can complete their CPR activity (places limited) and earn valuable CPD hours while enjoying great food and the chance to reconnect with colleagues and the UNSW team. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year and head into 2026 inspired and connected.

Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025

Time: 10am – 5pm

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Neurodivergent-Affirming Practice

There’s a growing move to view neurodivergence—like autism and ADHD—as natural differences rather than ‘disorders’. This neuro-affirming approach shifts focus to how environments can disable neurodivergent people.

Emerging Minds offers free online training to help practitioners apply neuro-affirming practices and better support neurodivergent children and families.

👉 Access the free courses 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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