RACGP's November 2026 communique
RACGP communique for more information visit racgp.org.au
GPT1 Supervisor Capacity Incentive
The RACGP introduced a pilot GPT1 Supervisor Capacity Incentive from 2026.2 to help create more GPT1 training placements in priority workforce areas.
Eligible supervisors can receive $5,000 per GPT1 registrar, per semester (up to three registrars) in eligible locations and services. The incentive is funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and is paid in addition to National Consistent Payments.
Training sites are encouraged to consider hosting a GPT1 registrar in 2027.1. Eligible supervisors and practice managers will receive further information.
We recognise supervisor professional development (SPD) and networking are critical to the delivery of quality general practice training. To support attendance at RACGP SPD activities, a stipend is paid to eligible AGPT training sites each semester. The stipend will be paid into the account listed in your practice profile in the TMS.
You should have received remittance advice for the 2026.2 stipend with the description ‘S2/2026/Supervisor PD’. Although stipends are paid to the training site, it’s expected that the training site will distribute all of the stipend to supervisors in proportion to their involvement in SPD activities.
For more information about the stipend payments, refer to the Supervisor professional development requirements and payments, the RACGP website or contact your training coordinator.
Haven’t joined the Remote Supervisor Pool yet?
We’re establishing a Remote Supervisor Pool – a national register of accredited supervisors who can provide remote supervision when needed.
The pool will support continuity of registrar training when a supervisor is on leave or unavailable, while giving you the opportunity to support training beyond your usual training site.
AGPT supervisors who complete the onboarding requirements will receive a one-off incentive payment of up to $750 (ex GST).
Find out more and register your interest.
Learning in small group sessions
Peer-led small group learning (SGL) sessions are the cornerstone of training delivery in the RACGP’s AGPT model. But why is that?
A key benefit of SGL sessions is that they help develop trust and psychological safety within the group, creating space to share and reflect on clinical practice. They give registrars space to draw on the group’s diverse knowledge, clinical experience, expertise and skills.
SGL sessions also allow registrars to benchmark their performance and skills against peers and an experienced GP (the ME facilitator), while shaping their professional identity.
Dr Anna Sallos, National Clinical Lead of Core Educational Program and Learning Systems, highlights how groups mature over time, helping registrars become increasingly self-directed and develop lifelong learning skills. Read more about the benefits of SGL sessions in the AJGP.