RLO message

With exam season creeping up on us, I want to remind registrars that life is always more important than work. And mental health always comes before career progression.  

It’s easy to get caught up in comparison, imposter syndrome, study guilt, anxiety and overwhelm. Long hours at work topped off with long hours of study can take a toll, regardless of who you are. 
 
Take a break, go for a walk and sit in the sun (with SPF 50+)! You have to eat dinner regardless, so have it with friends or family. Try to do it without a screen in front of you. Pack in the veggies and brain food. Move your body. Breathe. Be kind to yourself and give yourself grace.  

To all those sitting exams, we wish you clarity, confidence and peace of mind going into the final stretch. You've come so far to get to this point. Trust your preparation and afford yourself the self-care you deserve. You've got this!  

Madeleine Wilkie 
Registrar Liaison Officer, Qld 

Connect with your local RLO here.

Submit your claim for placement incentives

Are you completing a 2025.1 placement in an incentivised location? Make sure to submit your claims for reimbursement as soon as possible. Claims for the 2025.1 semester will only be processed if submitted by week four of semester 2025.2. Claim forms can be accessed via the training management system (TMS).  

For more information about incentive payments and what you can claim, please visit our website.  

MPN paperwork reminder

A reminder that the deadline for Medicare provider number (MPN) paperwork was 2 June. If you haven't yet completed your paperwork, please do so as a priority. You will still receive your MPN for 2025.2, however it may not be before the beginning of the semester. You cannot begin working in practice until your MPN is received. 

If you still haven't secured a placement, please reach out to your training coordinator for support. Your local team will be able to work with you on your options. 

Preparing your Academic Post Program application

Applications for a fully funded academic post in 2026 are open until 15 July.  

To help you connect with a supervisor, we’ve created a list of participating universities, their research areas and contact details. Once you’ve found a university you’d like to work with, reach out to them using the phone number or email provided to get started on your research proposal.   

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore general practice research in a supportive environment while making lasting connections with leading academic institutions! For further information, please visit our website or reach out to your training coordinator.  

Reminder: 2025.2 NCP changes

A reminder that the Department of Health (DoH) has updated the National Consistent Payments (NCP) Framework. From 2025.2, NCP will be pro-rata based on the registrar's training time and Modified Monash Model (MMM) location.  

Registrars will still receive their pro-rata NCP at the beginning of each semester and the payment rates per MMM will remain the same.    

For further information on how the NCP changes may impact your payments in 2025.2 please visit the DoH’s website or contact your training coordinator. 

First anniversary – James Cook University transition

It's been almost one year since we welcomed North West Queensland into the College! Together we've delivered nationally consistent, regionally supported and locally delivered general practice training across the entire country. 

We're thankful for the continued support of our registrars, supervisors and practice managers who have been involved in the transition. We've learned a lot along the way, and know this wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering commitment of our local teams. 

Delivering a national model of training helps support the health and wellbeing of every Australian community. We look forward to another fantastic year working together. 

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