From the Chair

Pull up a chair: conferences, Advisory Council and Board nominations

Conference season is here, the next SLOAC is just around the corner, and our AGM is fast approaching, with nominations for Board members opening soon. They're all important ways for us to get valuable feedback from you and connect GP supervision teams with the work GPSA does at the national level.

GPSA International Medical Graduate Recruitment Course

Our new practical, step-by-step training course is designed to equip practice managers with the knowledge needed to understand the complex IMG recruitment process. Email Jen Flakemore at [email protected] to find out more, including commencement dates.

Course information

Cancer Council podcast series

Cancer Council Victoria has developed a new RACGP CPD-accredited two-part podcast series to support GPs in identifying and managing patients who may have a genetic variant that increases their risk of developing cancer.

Help build Australia's national picture of the workforce supporting children and families

Emerging Minds is requesting the support of health professionals with the completion of their 2026 National Workforce Survey. The survey is exploring workforce capabilities and learning needs across the health, social services, community services, and education sectors, and is being conducted in partnership with Monash University.

Find out more

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.

Where to find us

Head to our booths to talk with our Board and staff members at the RMA26 and GP26 conferences. We don't have a booth at the AAPM National Conference this year; however, Leonie Chamberlain is attending as a delegate and can meet with you. Email Leonie at [email protected] to catch up.

GP Survival Kit

The final published version of The GP Survival Kit: an educational tool to support trainees during the transition from hospital to community-based training by Dr Simon Morgan and Assoc Professor Samia Toukhsati is now available.

View it here

Events

What do I do when they disclose? Training Registrars in identification and respo...

10 November, 2026 08:00 PM AEDT

Online event

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New

Webinar: Supporting Wellbeing in GP Supervision: Looking After Yourself and Your Registrar Video | Podcast

Revised

Teaching Plan - Shoulder Pain

Courses

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

External resources

The Australian Prescriber may be a useful addition to your supervisory toolkit. It's a free, independent, peer-reviewed journal and podcast offering critical commentary on drugs and therapeutics. It may help GP registrars sharpen their evidence-based prescribing and clinical decision-making. More here.
Movember Institute's Men in Mind for Primary Care. The online CPD training program provides practical, profession-specific tools to help practitioners build trust, explore concerns safely, support follow-through and help men stay connected to care. Find out more.

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]