From the Chair

Research and Evidence-Led Leadership at GPSA

As medical practitioners, we rely on evidence to guide our decision-making and inform clinical guidelines - it is part of our professional DNA. At GPSA, research is equally embedded in who we are. It has long been a core part of our identity and a key component of what we offer our supervisor and practice management members.

CEO Update

THANK YOU!

Two little words, but so important to use regularly.

Why don't we say them more often? Perhaps we don't hear them enough ourselves, or we are simply too task-focused to stop and appreciate the contributions of others.

Joint Statement Calls for Urgent Action on Clinical Supervision in General Practice

General Practice Supervisors Australia (GPSA) has joined leading primary care organisations in endorsing a joint statement calling for stronger support for clinical supervision in general practice. Led by the National Council of Primary Care Doctors (NCPCD), the statement highlights supervision as vital to patient safety and the future GP workforce, yet still under-supported by current policy and funding.

Find out more

12 May is fast approaching - Register now!

From GP supervisors and supervision teams to registrars, educators, university lecturers, medical students and learners at every stage - this program is built for you.

Explore the program and tailor your experience: drop into a single session or immerse yourself throughout the 24 hours. With a rich and wide-ranging lineup, there’s something here for everyone. We hope you can join us.

View the Program

GPSA Research Director Appointed

We are delighted to announce that Dr Danielle Couch has joined GPSA as our new Research Director. Danielle will lead and strengthen the important research work undertaken by GPSA, helping to advance evidence-informed support and advocacy for general practice supervision.

We warmly welcome Danielle to the team and look forward to the valuable contribution she will make for our members and the wider supervision community.

ACRRM SLO Report by Dr James Best

ACRRM SLOs have been working on ways to co-ordinate supervisor education and development in conjunction with their respective state and territory RACGP supervisor medical educators and SLOs. Different state and territories are doing this in different ways, with co-ordination being organised locally. The national ACRRM SLO group have also been developing the program and preparation for the annual ACRRM Supervisor Summit to be held in Melbourne in August this year, after the success of the inaugural event last year.

The GPSA team will be heading to the RACGP Practice Owners Conference in May. If you are attending, please visit our booth and say hello, we'd love to see you. Our conference home will be Booth number 52.

Events

Online Supervision Symposium

May 12, 2026 08:00 AM AEST

Online event

Movember Men in Mind: Engaging men in general practice

June 18, 2026 08:00 PM AEST

Online event

See all events

New!

How to Structure an in-practice supervision session
Guide: Best practice supervision of medical students in general practice
Guide: The transition to general practice Supporting new GP/RG registrars
Professionalism in general practice: hard to define, important to teach Video | Podcast

Revised

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.

If you have questions about any of the content appearing in this issue, please direct your enquiry to [email protected]