CEO update

Getting to know you

Since I started in July, every conversation I've had with the team has reminded me why this work matters: supervisors are quietly carrying much of the training system on their shoulders, often without much recognition. We're here to make that a little easier and a little less lonely...

Appointments

Congratulations on the appointments of Dr Claire Arundell as ACRRM's next president and Dr Ramya Raman as President-elect of RACGP. Both bring incredible experience and passion to their roles, and we are very excited to work with them and their teams in the future.

To learn more, view the ACRRM and RACGP news releases.

Health Awareness Days

Don't forget about the resources we have available to complement popular health awareness days. This month RUOK? features heavily in conversations. Comprehensive guides and resources are available here.

GPSA Health Awareness Day Resources

GPSA Board

Are you ready to drive meaningful impact across general practice education? Are you passionate about GP supervision? Join the GPSA Board and play a pivotal role in advocating for supervisors and steering GP training across the country. Interested in knowing more?

Email Kylee Hayward at [email protected] with your questions. Nominations for the Board will open soon.

SLO October meeting

The next SLO meeting is on 9 October in Sydney. If you are planning on attending, please register and organise your travel arrangements quickly.

Read it here

NT Rural & Remote Doctor Conference

Rural and remote doctors are invited to attend this conference in Alice Springs on 25-27 September 2026. The program combines clinical and key policy issues for delegates to learn and discuss.

Program & registration information

Previously promoted

Creative Careers in Medicine 2026: Metamorphosis 4-5 September 2026.

News articles

Are international medical graduates the answer to the regional health crisis? Read Monash University release.

Help with practice placement interviews

With the upcoming practice placement process fast approaching, join us for a practical webinar designed to help you prepare and conduct effective registrar interviews. Details below.

Events

The Registrar Interview: What To Ask, What To Share & How To Stand Out

30 September, 2026 01:00 PM AEST

Online event

See all events

Enrolments now open!

GPSA Certificate of AGPT Training Practice Management Our short online course is ideal for practice managers and administration staff in GP training practices. Register here.

External

The MALE Framework: Stop male patients slipping through the cracks... An online course for GPs by the Movember Institute. Practical, evidence-informed training for the consult room. Helps you to build trust quickly, recognise when distress may be sitting beneath the surface, and support men to follow through with care.

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]