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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

GPRA communique for August 2026: for more information visit gpra.org.auShare with your registrars: upcoming webinarsGP Billing Systems – MBS, NDIS, Aged Care & Veteran Affairs  New to GP billing systems, or supporting someone who is? Hosted by General Practice Registrars Australia, this webinar is great for new starters and those who may want some extra education.  Participants will explore how pa

ACRRM communique for August 2026: for more information visit acrrm.org.au1. Supervisor Summit 2026 – Registrations 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 for three days of practical, interactive sessions focused on strengthening supervision s

RACGP communique for August 2026: for more information visit racgp.org.auImproving the RACGP placement processWe're committed to continuously improving the placement process and experience for registrars, supervisors and training sites. Thanks to nearly 3,000 survey responses, we've identified what's working and where improvements are needed. We're taking action to strengthen the placement process

The 2026 GP National Registrar Survey (GP NRS) is now underway. Please remind your GP and RG registrars to check their email and SMS messages for their individualised survey invitation from ACER. The GP NRS is currently open and collecting responses until 16 August 2026.The GP NRS is an annual national survey that gathers registrars’ feedback on their training experiences, satisfaction with traini

Have your Say! Australian Primary Healthcare Practitioner survey on assessment and management of pain during IUD insertion. As part of Monash University's work at the SPHERE CRE and AusCAPPS, they are conducting a national online survey to better understand current practices and support needs of Australian primary healthcare practitioners in assessing and managing pain during intra‑uterine device

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

The GPSA Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Kylee Hayward as its new Chief Executive Officer. This follows an extensive national, sector wide search and several meetings with GPSA Directors.Kylee is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience leading strategic growth, workforce development, professional education, and organisational transformation across the not-for

Change!!   How do you handle change?  Are you someone who just 'rolls with the punches' or do you struggle to adapt at times?I love a sign on a tips bowl in my local coffee shop: 'If you don't like change then leave it here' - that's one way of managing it - let someone else handle it!  Of course that is not always possible.It is a cliche to say that change is constant in our lives - in our practi

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RACGP communique for July 2026: for more information visit racgp.org.auIncentive payments available from 2026.1Three government incentive payments are available to support your registrars through training. Here’s what you need to know. Study leave incentive ahead of exams With exams coming up, registrars may have questions about study leave and the government incentives available from 2026.1. Stud

ACRRM communique for July 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,

GPRA communique for July 2026: for more information visit gpra.org.auShare with your registrars: GPRA NT GP Registrars Forum 2026GP registrars already training in the Northern Territory and those about to start GP training in the NT are invited to attend GPRA’s NT GP Registrars Forum this September. This event is designed to support NT-based GP registrars with tailored education, cultural safety i

In the recent SLO Advisory Cuncil online meeting, a draft update of the Memorandum of Understanding for the SLO Advisory Committee was discussed.  The most significant update was the inclusion of RVTS as a member training organisation (rather than the term 'college') as part of SLOAC, and the language of the draft MoU updated accordingly, which is to be reviewed by the 3 member training organisati

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