News

The inaugural GPSA Online Supervision Symposium has been hailed a huge success, attracting 605 registrations from GP supervisors, educators, registrars and presenters from across Australia - and around the world - for an extraordinary 24-hour online learning experience.The symposium featured a remarkable diversity of topics reflecting the breadth of contemporary general practice and medical educat

General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Board Directors and a new Director of Research and Policy, further strengthening its commitment to supporting GP supervisors, practice managers, and the broader supervision community.The appointments bring expertise across general practice, rural health, education, governance, finance, and research, e

In case you missed it, here's our newsletter for May 2026!

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.Thank you to everyone who has completed our ENGAGE: Supervision Matters Survey. Your feedback is invaluable in helping GPSA provide support, resources, and advocacy.Thank you

GPRA communique for May 2026: for more information visit gpra.org.auCash prize and publication opportunity for GP/RG registrars through national GPRA/AMH AwardsGeneral Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) and the Australian Medicines Handbook have launched two new $5,000 national awards recognising excellence in quality use of medicines – and one of them is open to GP registrars and New Fellows.If

RACGP communique for May 2026: for more information visit racgp.org.au1. Great GPs start with great supervisors Your experience as a supervisor plays a vital role in shaping the future of general practice. You're guiding the next generation of GPs, and your insights are essential to understanding what's working in training and what needs to change. The Health of the Nation survey informs advocacy

RDAA communique for May 2026: for more information visit rdaa.com.auVictorian Rural Health Conference 2026We are heading to Melbourne for a great weekend a strong program of interesting and thought provoking speakers, clinical updates, social networking and even time to go to the footy. Full Conference Registration page with additional helpful instructions is available here.   Return to May newsle

ACRRM communique for May 2026: for more information visit acrrm.org.au1. Update From The ACRRM Supervision TeamLast month we held an online workshop for supervisors in MM5+ locations or using an approved remote supervision model. The session was a great success, weaving supervisor education together with practical rural and remote context — a format that clearly resonated with attendees.We receive

Hereditary haemochromatosis (inherited iron overload disorder) is the most common genetic disorder in Australia. About 1 in 200 people of northern European origin have the genetic risk for haemochromatosis. People with the condition absorb too much iron from their diet. The excess iron is stored in the body and over time this leads to iron overload.We all know that not enough iron causes health pr

Unmask the appeal – countering tobacco and nicotine addictionTobacco and nicotine industries design their products to get young people stuck in a cycle of addiction. The grip of tobacco and nicotine addiction can be broken.#TobaccoExposedAlthough great progress has been made on reducing smoking rates over past decades, smoking remains one of the most important preventable causes of morbidity and m

The Thyroid Gland is the powerhouse which gives the body and mind energy to perform! From conception to death, without a health thyroid function, our wellbeing and general health can be affected by a sluggish thyroid function. Our Thyroid Gland needs an adequate amount of daily iodine enriched foods to produce enough hormones for its function. Without it, our thinking, our energy and our general h

The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) theme for World Asthma Day 2026 is: “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need”.GINA continues to emphasize the need to ensure that all people with asthma can access inhaled medications that are essential for controlling the underlying disease and treating attacks.This year’s World Asthma Day theme reinforces that e

Today is World Health Day. This year the campaign is focussed on maternal and newborn health. The campaign, titled 'Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures', urges governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being.Visit the WHO website for useful information to support healthy pregnancies

✨The GPSA Online Supervision Symposium program is now LIVE! Don’t miss this bold, first-of-its-kind 24-hour online learning marathon - with the added bonus that it’s completely FREE.We’ve brought together an outstanding line-up of presenters from across Australia and around the globe, delivering a wide-ranging program designed for the entire general practice training community.Whether you're a GP

General Practice Supervisors Australia (GPSA) has joined Australia’s leading primary care organisations in endorsing a Joint Statement calling for stronger recognition, resourcing and support for clinical supervision in general practice.The statement, led by the National Council of Primary Care Doctors (NCPCD), highlights that clinical supervision is a core patient safety function and essential to

In case you missed it, here's our newsletter for April 2026!

RACGP communique for April 2026: for more information visit racgp.org.au2026.2 Placements - Applications open 21 AprilFrom this date, registrars can begin applying to practices and attending interviews. Practices cannot make offers before 28 April. For a full overview of key dates, refer to the Placement timeline 2026.2. Please keep an eye on your emails for any updates and next steps. If you have

ACRRM communique for April 2026: for more information visit acrrm.org.au1. New supervisors’ podcast: Supervisors’ CompassACRRM has launched Supervisors’ Compass, a podcast hosted by Dr James Best and Prof Richard Hayes. This series is designed specifically for supervisors supporting registrars on the ACRRM Rural Generalist pathway.In each episode, you’ll hear from experienced supervisors and educa

It is hard to believe that it is April - April fools day, the end of daylight saving and the middle of Autumn. As I reflect back on the first quarter of 2026, I think about the various activities I have been a part of and on the priorities I have focussed on.  Focus is a challenge at the moment - so many distractions globally, pressures nationally and demands locally.  How do we know we are focuss

There is a well-known story about a girl walking along a beach covered with stranded starfish. As she walks, she throws them back into the ocean one by one. A passer-by tells her there are miles of beach and thousands of starfish - she cannot possibly make a difference. The girl picks up another starfish, throws it into the sea and replies, “It made a difference for that one.”In general practice t