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Up to 1 in 5 mums and 1 in 10 dads will experience perinatal anxiety and/or depression. That's around 100,000 Australian parents every year. Getting the right help from a health professional early on leads to a faster recovery. PANDA offers a range of free online resources for health professionals and clinics working to support the mental health and wellbeing of families. More: https://www.panda.o

Men in Mind is a world-first online training program built to support health care professionals to get the most out of every interaction with male patients. Part of Movember's work to change the face of men's health, the course draws on leading research and the lived experiences of men to unpack how masculinities shape the way men seek help, communicate and engage in care.Resources:GPSA Men's Heal

EOIs are now open - inspire GP supervision teams across Australia and beyond. Do you have a breakthrough study, an effective supervision strategy, or some practical learning that needs to be shared? Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are officially OPEN to present at our flagship event: the 2027 Supervision Symposium: Unlock Curiosity. Taking place continuously over 24 hours, this fully virtual sympos

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

Help men stay connected to care with Movember’s free primary care CPDMore than 37,000 Australian men die prematurely each year, many from avoidable causes (AIHW, 2023). Men account for 75 per cent of suicide deaths, and in the year before their death, 87 per cent of men who died by suicide had accessed a health service.Primary care has a critical role to play in prevention, early intervention and

HealthEd and Cancer Council Victoria have developed a 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.Each episode is just over 30 minutes and explores the complexities of familial cancer risk, genetic assessment, and supporting patients and families.Episode 1 – What family history can reveal:

RACGP communique for more information visit racgp.org.auRural Generalist specialist registration applications now openApplications are now open for specialist registration in Rural Generalist Medicine. If you’re eligible, you can apply through Ahpra. Specialist registration is not automatic, and eligibility is determined by the Medical Board of Australia. The title 'Specialist Rural Generalist' wi

ACRRM communique for more information visit acrrm.org.au1. National Supervisor Webinar - You can't ask that!Thursday, 19 November at 7:00 PM AESTFor the final supervisor webinar of the year, join ACRRM board member Dr Jillann Farmer, on the Topic of “You can’t ask that!”Register now.If you missed any of our previous webinars, you can watch the recordings anytime here.2. Join the ACRRM Team as a Su

Pull up a chair: Conferences, Advisory Council, and Board nominationsConference season is hereAs we slide into the final stretch of 2026, I'm struck (as I am every year) by how quickly this last quarter arrives and how much it always manages to pack in.It's also, conveniently, conference season, and your GPSA team will be out and about at both RMA26 and GP26. If you're heading to either, please co

The Emerging Minds 2026 National Workforce Survey for Child, Parent and Family Mental Health is now open.Thousands of practitioners and leaders across Australia are being invited to share their experiences, strengths and support needs to help inform future workforce planning, training, resources and policy.Whether you work directly with children and families or contribute through leadership, educa

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

ACRRM communique for more information visit acrrm.org.au1. Supervisor Summit wrap-upWe welcomed 127 supervisors to our annual Supervisor Summit in Melbourne on 13 and 14 August. Thank you to everyone who attended. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the valuable opportunities to debrief, process shared challenges, reconnect with peers, and collaborate on new ideas

RACGP communique for more information visit racgp.org.auUpdate your training site capacity by 14 September Training sites can update their capacity in the training management system (TMS) until Monday 14 September.Please ensure your vacancies, practice profile and contact details are up to date. This information is vital for planning and helps ensure registrars are distributed equitably across you

Having introduced myself in our last issue, I wanted to share how the first weeks in the role have actually felt.I joined GPSA in mid-July, and if I'm honest, the thing that's struck me most isn't a system or a strategy document - it's the people. Every conversation I've had with the team has reminded me why this work matters: supervisors are quietly carrying so much of the training system on thei

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

Registrations open!After a successful inaugural event in 2025, Supervisor Summit 2026 is heading to Melbourne for what promises to be another fantastic learning and networking opportunity. The practical, interactive sessions are designed to strengthen your skills as a supervisor and support the training of future Rural Generalists.When: Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August 2026 Where: Novotel Melbourn

Metamorphosis is calling - get your tickets!CCIM is back for its biggest year yet — two days for doctors ready to shed old expectations and explore what a medical career can really look like. Now firmly established on the conference calendar, CCIM has built a reputation as the gathering for clinicians rethinking traditional career paths, with past attendees describing it as life-changing, invigora

You asked – we listened.At the end of every GPSA webinar, we ask you what topics you’d like us to cover next.Since late 2023, you’ve shared hundreds of suggestions. These responses provide a valuable snapshot of the educational needs and priorities of GP supervisors, practice managers and other members of the supervision team. Recently we analysed them to help shape GPSA’s future education program

Reflecting with gratitude, looking ahead with confidenceAs Chair, I am pleased to reflect on a period of significant change and progress for GPSA, and to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of Bruce Argyle as he concludes his tenure as ourInterim CEO.Navigating organisational transition requires steady leadership, sound judgementand a genuine commitment to people, and Bruce has brought all of

A new chapter is officially underway at GPSA. This month, we welcomed Kylee Hayward as our new Chief Executive Officer. Kylee joins us at an incredibly exciting time as we implement our new strategic plan to lead and support excellence in GP supervision. With over 20 years of experience in the health sector—starting as a practising hospital pharmacist across New Zealand and the UK, before moving i