Media Release: Partnership announcement | IGPTN and GPSA

We’re proud to announce that the Indigenous General Practice Trainee Network (IGPTN) and General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), strengthening our shared commitment to a strong, sustainable and culturally safe Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander General Practice workforce.

Together, we’ll work across the training and supervisory continuum to better support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander GP/RG Registrars and Fellows - from Fellowship through to supervision, teaching and leadership roles.

This partnership will focus on:

●        Creating clear, culturally safe pathways into GP supervision and leadership

●        Strengthening mentorship, peer support and networking opportunities

●        Delivering a joint annual supervisory pathway event

●        Sharing resources, cross-promotion and collaborative advocacy

●        Working together (not duplicating) to improve outcomes for trainees and the broader GP workforce

By combining IGPTN’s deep connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees with GPSA’s leadership in supervision, this collaboration supports culturally strong, high-quality healthcare for communities across Australia.

“IGPTN is delighted to enter into this MOU with GPSA. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the general practice workforce and, ultimately, improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Central to this is our passion for culturally safe and appropriate healthcare, alongside the creation of supportive training environments where our trainees can thrive—supported by supervisors who are deeply committed to this work,” says Dr Josie Guyer, IGPTN Chair.

“This partnership reflects GPSA’s strong commitment to building a culturally safe and sustainable general practice workforce. By working alongside IGPTN, we are supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars and fellows not only to thrive in training, but to see supervision, teaching and leadership as achievable and supported career pathways,” says Dr Candice Baker, GPSA Chair.

Both organisations are excited about what we can achieve together.

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Media Enquiries:

Dr Candice Baker, GPSA Chair, [email protected]
Dr Josephine (Josie) Guyer, IGPTN Chair, [email protected]