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Key MessagesEvery 5 minutes someone in Australia is diagnosed with diabetes589 million people live with diabetes worldwide3 in 4 people with diabetes live in low income countriesclose to 50% of diabetes is undiagnosedDiabetetes at work 430 million people living with diabetes are of working age. In the workplace, they face challenges such as stigma, discrimination, exclusion, anxiety and lack of ac

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are viruses that cause damage to your liver. They can be chronic, which means you could have them your whole life. Without treatment, they can lead to liver disease or liver cancer.GPSA have a teching plan on Hepatitis C that can be used in teaching sessions with learners. Access it here.GPSA Resources:Hepatitis C Teaching PlanOther Resources:World Hepatitis Day

Twelve current and former specialist GPs have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours - a powerful reflection of the impact general practice has across Australia in communities, education, leadership, rural health and innovation.We warmly congratulate all recipients.

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

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. NTCER AgreementValid from the commencement of Semester 2 2026. View/downloadThe National Terms and Conditions for the Employment

Leonie Chamberlain shares her thoughts on this year's POC.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.Representing GPSA at the conference were Dr Nick Tellis (Deputy C

Success!!   Don't we love to succeed at things ... whether in sport, in business or in our own life as parents or family members. One of the questions I have been asking myself lately is 'Just what does success look like?'  At GPSA we recently asked ourselves how many ENGAGE surveys we needed completed to determine it as a success (thankyou to every one of the 370 who completed it!).  For our firs

ACRRM communique for June 2026: for more information visit acrrm.org.au1. Supervisor Summit 2026 – Registrations Now OpenMelbourne | 12 - 14 AugustAfter a successful inaugural event in 2025, Supervisor Summit 2026 is heading to Melbourne for the Rural Generalist and Rural GP Supervision event of the year!Join us Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August 2026 at the Novotel Melbourne Preston for practical,

RACGP communique for June 2026: for more information visit racgp.org.au1. Know a registrar who'd thrive in academic general practice?You probably know the ones – curious, thoughtful, always asking questions, interested in teaching, systems or improving patient care and outcomes. Often, they just need a supervisor to tap them on the shoulder and say: 'You should apply.Applications for the 2027 AGPT

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.Danielle brings extensive experience across primary care, community health, research and health policy to her ro

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