A message from the Chief Education and Training Officer

Welcome to 2026 and thank you for the vital role you play in shaping the next generation of GPs. 

I’m Narelle Mills, Chief Education and Training Officer at RACGP. As this may be the first time some of you are hearing from me, I wanted to introduce myself. 

I’m looking forward to applying my experience to how we support training and supervision across the program, drawing on more than 20 years’ experience in health education, accreditation, and regulation. 

This year, we’ll continue providing practical tools and guidance to help you mentor effectively and prepare registrars for modern general practice.

I look forward to working with you. 

Narelle Mills 
Chief Education and Training Officer 

Education calendars

The 2026.1 out-of-practice education calendars are now available on our website. Each regional calendar contains the same information; however, the dates of events will vary according to local planning. Be sure to select the calendar for your region and your registrar's training stage. 

Supervision and registrar training requirements

We've developed a summary of supervision requirements, registrar training activities, timelines and helpful resources for the upcoming semester, with specific requirements outlined for each GP training stage. 

To access the documents: 

1. Log in to the training management system (TMS) 
2. Click 'Quick Links and Subscriptions' on the top toolbar 
3. Select 'Registrar Training Requirements' or 'Supervisor Requirements' from the drop-down list (see image below) 

You can also access the AGPT supervision requirements at a glance – 2026.1 directly. 

GP training incentive payments

The Australian Government has introduced three incentive payments for AGPT registrars from 2026.1, designed to support the transition from hospital-based work to community general practice. 
 

GPT1 incentive payment: 
Registrars aren't required to apply. Eligibility is determined by confirmed placement details (placement type, term, and FTE) recorded in the training management system (TMS).
Once a registrar confirms a placement with their practice, a payment schedule is automatically created. Eligible registrars will receive an email requesting completion of an online declaration. Payments cannot be released until this declaration is completed. 

Study and parental leave incentives: 
Registrars must submit a leave application form available in the TMS, including required supporting evidence and completion of the linked declaration. Payments are scheduled once the application is reviewed and approved in accordance with eligibility criteria. 

Supervisors and practice managers are encouraged to support registrars by ensuring placement details are confirmed promptly and by directing any eligibility or payment queries to the training coordinator. 

Supporting registrars to provide culturally safe care

Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS) supports general practice registrars by delivering practical cultural safety education that strengthens clinical confidence and cultural capability when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

JCTS works closely with RACGP and ACRRM to ensure registrars receive tailored support throughout their training. From the very start of a registrar's career, JCTS cultural and medical educators combine clinical guidance with lived experience to help registrars build safe, respectful and trusted relationships with their local communities. 

Early cultural safety education can make placements run more smoothly, deepen registrars' understanding of community needs and set them up for career success. 

Visit the JCTS website to learn more about the cultural educators and support available in each region. 

Updates to the gplearning dashboard

From 27 January, the gplearning dashboard will be updated to create a more intuitive and streamlined experience when accessing learning resources. 

What's changing 

• A new, improved search function at the top of the dashboard, for more intuitive searching 
  • This replaces the ‘Content Quick Search',  ‘Curriculum and Syllabus Quick Search’, ‘Core units gplearning resources’ and ‘Contextual units gplearning resources’ widgets 
• An increase in learner journey tiles from six to eight, with clearer pathways for different learner groups: 
  • ‘Pre-GPT1’ and ‘Community GP terms’ merged into an ‘AGPT registrars’ tile 
  • ‘Fellowship exam preparation’ renamed as the ‘Exam preparation toolkit’ 
  • Addition of new ‘First Nations culture and health’ tile 

Some widgets have been removed to make room for future enhancements. 

Watch the explainer video to see how the new search function works.

If you're having issues accessing gplearning, contact Member Services on 1800 472 247. 

All exam preparation resources in one place

As part of the gplearning dashboard updates on 27 January, the RACGP exam preparation toolkit will launch on gplearning, bringing all exam preparation and support resources together in one easy-to-navigate course. 

What's included 

• Expert resources for AKT, KFP and CCE 
• Study planning tools and exam technique advice 
• Practice CCE cases 
• Linked resources, including SAPTs, curriculum and past exam reports 
• A forum to find and join study groups 
• Guidance on when to use each resource 

Module changes 

Existing exam support modules have been consolidated: 

• 'Exam support online' (ESO) and 'Introduction to the CCE' are now part of the 'Exam guidance program' 
• 'Exam support program' (ESP) is now delivered as two modules: 
  • 'Learning plan and study skills' 
  • 'AKT and KFP exam technique' 

From 27 January, all exam preparation content will be accessed through the Exam preparation toolkit. Previous standalone modules will no longer be available. 

Extended SAPT access 

The full 2023 SAPT catalogue will remain accessible until March 2027, giving registrars more time to use these resources. 

Log in to gplearning from 27 January to access the 'Exam preparation toolkit' from your dashboard. 

2026.1 CCE information video coming soon

We're releasing the 2026.1 Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) information video on Wednesday 4 March to help registrars prepare for their exam. 

Dr Rebecca Lock, the CCE National Assessment Advisor, will cover: 

• the CCE format 
• support resources and how to use them 
• study tips 
• how to prepare for and approach the exam. 

Has your registrar got a question for Dr Lock? Ask them to send the question to examsupport@racgp.org.au by Wednesday 4 February. We'll answer selected questions in the video. 

For more exam support, registrars can visit our exam planning page. They can also check the enrolment information page for 2026 exam dates and enrolment periods. 

Evidence in practice

Registrar exposure to older patients – does it vary between practices? 

Registrars are known to see fewer older patients than experienced GPs. If opportunities for registrars to see older patients are further limited in some training practices, this could affect how well they develop skills in managing complex, age-related health needs. 

Using data from the Registrar Clinical Encounters in Training (ReCEnT) study, we compared the proportion of registrar consultations with older patients (aged 65 years and over) across practices. The study collected data from 978 practices and 4643 registrars between 2010–23. 

We found that when a registrar moved to a practice with more older patients, they saw approximately twice as many older patients than before. Conversely, if they moved to a practice with fewer older patients, they saw approximately half as many as before.  

These findings suggest that registrar exposure to older patients is largely driven by the practice. As such, strategies to improve registrar engagement with older patients should be targeted at the practice level. For example, practices could include registrars in nursing home visits and facilitate opportunities for them to jointly manage older patient care with their supervisors. 

Read the full study: Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice  

AGPT Training Site and Supervisor Handbook V15 now available

The AGPT Training Site and Supervisor Handbook (previously known as the AGPT Practice and Supervisor Handbook) has been updated and is now in effect.   

Key updates include: 

• New section on the registrar’s consulting room and provision of equipment (under 'Your role in hosting a registrar') 
• Information on ADF registrar placements and contractual arrangements 

• ReCEnT report discussion added to in-practice teaching activities 
• Updated work, health and safety information, including links to the GP Training Safety and Wellbeing Policy and RACGP Wellbeing Hub 
• Clarified supervision requirements and supervisor-to-registrar ratios 
• New sections on training program contacts, 'Who’s who in training', and dual college accreditation 
• Updated designated supervisor requirements and assessment processes 
• Links to orientation checklists and the practice manager’s preparation checklist 

View the AGPT Training Site and Supervisor Handbook V15 and the policy update notice for details on all changes. 

Questions? Email educationpolicy@racgp.org.au. 

Supervisor resources available in the TMS

Important documents for supervisors are now available on the AGPT supervisor resources page in the 'Forms, Documents & Links' section of the training management system (TMS). Bookmark this page to easily access templates throughout the semester, including assessment guides, teaching plans and orientation checklists.   

Contact us

For any queries about the information enclosed, please contact your local training team.