From the Chair

CEO Update

We did it! The Supervision Symposium was a fantastic success, and we’re excited to share our video wrap-up with you. Watch the highlights (in the video above) and see what we achieved together over the course of the event.

We’re also currently preparing the individual session recordings and will be releasing them soon - so keep an eye on your inbox for more updates.

NTCER 2026-2028 Review

GPSA and GPRA have concluded the review of the NTCER for 2026-2028. The general summary of changes includes registrar base rate increase (in line with annual MBS indexation), flexible administration time for GPT3 and GPT4 terms and the inclusion of unpaid cultural leave. The updated NTCER, employment contracts and helpful FAQs can be found on our website.

Support the future of general practice

We are pleased to launch the GPSA Aspire Gifting Program - a new initiative supporting the future of general practice supervision and training across Australia.

Through Aspire, donations help fund important programs and initiatives that strengthen GP training in areas outside current funding arrangements.With the end of the 2025-2026 Financial Year approaching, now is a great time to make a tax-deductible contribution and help create lasting impact.

RACGP Practice Owners Conference

by Leonie Chamberlain

The 2026 RACGP Practice Owners Conference has come and gone, and what a fantastic few days it was.

As the first conference GPSA has exhibited at this year, it was a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends, while also meeting many new delegates and exhibitors.

Introducing Dr Danielle Couch

GPSA recently welcomed Dr Danielle Couch as our new Director of Policy and Research. In this interview, Danielle shares her passion for supervision, her priorities for the role, and her vision for strengthening policy, advocacy and research to support the future GP supervision workforce - and on a more personal note, whether she’s coffee or tea, beach or country, and how three dogs keep her busy outside of work.

Winners ENGAGE 2026 - Supervision Matters

As part of our ENGAGE 2026 promotion, we offered participants the chance to go into a random prize draw. We are delighted to announce our winners. We also take this opportunity to thank those who participated in this year's survey for their support.

1. Dr O L - Supervisor (SA)
2. Dr A B - Supervisor (Vic)
3. Mr K K - Practice Manager (NSW)

New!

• Teaching Plan - Complexity in general practice consultation skills
• Teaching Plan - Continuity of care consultation skills
• Setting boundaries when delivering good general practice care. Video | Podcast
• GPSA resources to support the RACGP Workplace-Based Assessment (WBA) program

Revised

• Teaching Plan: Doctors’ Health And Self-Care
• Teaching Plan: Managing Uncertainty​
• Teaching Plan: Patient-centred care​

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality and Healthcare

• The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has released a consultation report on potential changes to general practice accreditation under the National General Practice Accreditation (NGPA) Scheme, following public consultation in 2025.
• As part of ongoing support for general practice accreditation under the NGPA Scheme, the RACGP is developing the Standards for general practices (6th edition). Following their release, the Commission and accrediting agencies will work together to support the transition from the 5th to 6th edition, providing practices with clear guidance on expectations, timelines and available resources.

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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