Don't miss out, survey closing 14 August

The National Registrar Survey (NRS) is your opportunity to share your satisfaction level and experience in the AGPT Program, as well as your future career plans. 

The survey findings help the RACGP and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing identify ways to improve the training program. 

It only takes a few minutes, all responses are anonymous and your input will directly shape policies that affect your training and career. 

Check your email for a personalised NRS link, to be completed from 6 July – 14 August. 

AKT/KFP information webinar: your questions answered

Preparing for the 2027.1 Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and Key Feature Problem (KFP) exams? Have your questions answered by our exam preparation team during the webinar on Thursday 3 September at 7.30 pm (AEST).  

Hosted by Dr Sharnti Caulley (AKT National Assessment Advisor), Dr Melanie Considine (KFP National Assessment Advisor) and Dr Elise Perger (National Lead Medical Educator – Exam Preparation), the webinar will cover exam formats, key resources, study tips and exam-day strategies.  

Submit your questions via the ‘Exam preparation toolkit’ on gplearning or email examsupport@racgp.org.au by Friday 28 August. 

Register for the webinar via the toolkit or the Zoom registration link.  

Flexible Funds Policy

Version 6 of the Flexible Funds Policy is now available on our website. 

Flexible Funds provide additional financial support for eligible registrars undertaking incentivised placements in RACGP priority workforce locations.

From Semester 2026.2, eligible registrars will receive specified Flexible Funds payments to help offset relocation and placement-related costs. Additional eligibility information, payment schedules and claiming requirements are available in the updated policy and supporting resources. 

In addition, Flexible Funds provide financial support for registrars undertaking Additional Rural Skills Training (ARST) placements. Registrars commencing an ARST placement at the beginning of Semester 2026.2 will receive specified Flexible Funds payments to help offset placement-related costs. 

Reminder: All outstanding 2026.1 incentivised general practice placement reimbursement claims must be submitted by 13 September. 

ARST and incentivised placement location payment changes

A reminder that from 2026.2, automatic payments will replace claims-based reimbursement processes for:  

• registrars undertaking Additional Rural Skills Training (ARST) 

• registrars undertaking a placement in an incentivised placement location.  

 
Eligible registrars will:  

• receive payments automatically at set intervals  

• no longer be required to keep receipts or submit claims  

• benefit from more predictable payments to support financial planning. 

 
Registrars should seek independent taxation advice.  

Updated guidance is available in the Flexible Funds Policy, Schedule 3 for placement incentives and Schedule 4 for ARST. 

Improving the RACGP placement process

We'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 and support wellbeing throughout GP training. 

Read more about the 2025 placement survey outcomes and what's changing on our website. 

The 2027.1 placement cycle commences on 31 August. Click here to view the placement key dates. 

Connect with your cultural educator

As we lead into 2026.2, we’ve prepared a fact sheet with all the ways you can connect with Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS) and access their incredible cultural mentorship support for AGPT registrars. The team is here to support you, so feel free to reach out!  

2026.2 ReCEnT project

If you’re a registrar in NSW, Vic, ACT, Tas, SA, WA or Qld, you'll complete the Registrar Clinical Encounters in Training (ReCEnT) project this semester. ReCEnT helps you reflect on your clinical experiences and identify learning opportunities.  

If you’re required to complete ReCEnT, you’ll get a welcome email from ReCEnT Online with instructions and your return date. After recording 60 patient encounters, you’ll receive a personalised report to support your training. Your report can help you:  

• develop your reflective practice  

• identify learning needs  

• prepare for Fellowship assessments and independent practice. 

 
New for 2026.2 

Based on registrar feedback, we’ve updated the encounter forms to make data entry more intuitive and efficient. Your welcome email has the details. 

Key dates

*Registrars with out-of-sync term start dates will be included in these later distributions.  

For further information and support resources, visit our website.  

NTCER 2026–28 update

The review of the National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of Registrars (NTCER) has been finalised, with agreement reached between General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) and General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA). 

The updated NTCER (Version 2026–02) will apply from 2026.2. 
 
Key updates that affect you as a registrar include: 

• annual remuneration increases aligned with MBS indexation 

• greater flexibility in administration time for GPT3 and GPT4 registrars 

• improved transparency of your earnings through practice software or other mechanism 

• access to unpaid cultural leave may be available by agreement with your practice (noting this may affect training time) 

• substituted public holidays in line with the National Employment Standards 

• orientation within your ordinary rostered hours 

• clearer guidance on workload expectations, referencing training provider patient-per-hour guidance. 

The updated NTCER and employment contract are available on the GPRA website.  

Incentive payments available from 2026

Three government incentive payments are available from 2026 to support your transition from the hospital sector to GP training.  

GPT1 salary incentive: if you’re undertaking your GPT1 general practice term, you may receive $5,000 (FTE) per month.  

In addition, you may be able to access the following payments during training:  

Study leave incentive: access up to five days (FTE) per training year for exam preparation and approved professional development, paid at NTCER base rates plus a 12% uplift to represent superannuation plus 10% loading.  

To be eligible, study leave must be arranged with your training site in advance as unpaid leave. Payments are made monthly in arrears and unused leave doesn’t accrue.  

Parental leave incentive: primary carers can receive up to 20 weeks (FTE); secondary carers up to two weeks. Payments are based on NTCER rates plus a 12% uplift to represent superannuation plus 10% loading.  

All payments are pro-rated for part-time registrars and are administered by the RACGP on behalf of Services Australia. You are responsible for managing your own taxation and superannuation obligations.  

If you're planning to take extended leave during training, discuss your plans with your training site as early as possible. Please also let your training coordinator and medical educator know so they can support your training requirements. 

Your training coordinator can guide you on how to access these incentive payments. Eligibility criteria are available via the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s GP Training Incentive Payments webpage and the AGPT Registrar Handbook.

Help shape wellbeing for GP registrars

The GPiT Wellbeing Committee, with registrar, supervisor and medical educator representation, is here to support wellbeing across GP training and we welcome your input.  

Have a suggestion or feedback to share?  Submit it using the 'share your feedback' button on our website.  

Your feedback helps shape what we do.  

Webinar: Time management strategies for registrars

The GPiT Faculty has partnered with Avant to launch a new webinar series focused on productivity and wellbeing. Join Dr Hugh Kearns as he shares practical strategies for managing time, setting boundaries, and learning how to say no as a GP.

Webinar details: 
Wednesday, 19 August 
6.30–7.30 pm (AEST)  
Register today

Updated RACGP training policies

Several RACGP training policies have been updated, effective as below: 

Fellowship Exams Special Arrangements Policy (V4) – 2 July 
Updates to program-specific requirements, administrative requirements and improvements to clarity and consistency. 
 
Requirements for Fellowship Policy (V3) – 9 July 
Updates to program-specific requirements, administrative requirements and improvements to clarity and consistency. 
 
Training Program Requirements Policy (V5) – 9 July 
Updates to part-time training and training location commitments that may affect some registrars. 
 
RPLE Policy (V11) – 9 July 
Introduces a streamlined recognition of prior learning and experience (RPLE) process for eligible AGPT registrars from 2027.1, along with other updates for AGPT, FSP and RVTS registrars.  

Flexible Funds Policy (V6) – 20 July 
Updates to schedules 3 and 4, including the introduction of registrar automatic payments. See the Flexible Funds update above for full details. 

Fellowship Exams Handbook (V9.3) – 23 July 
Updated title and revised proof of identity requirements, including when valid digital identification is accepted. 

For more information on these and other recent policy updates, visit our website. 

Wellbeing Hub

Explore the RACGP Wellbeing Hub for tailored wellbeing resources designed to support GPs in training.

 

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