Apply now to join RACGP’s Expert Committee

We’re seeking two new committee members to join our transformative team. Be at the forefront of systemic change and represent GPs across the nation. 

Help by providing expert advice on key issues shaping the future of general practice, including health system reform, funding models, general practice viability and equitable access to care. 

Find out more and express your interest before 15 May.  

New CPD course for AGPT supervisors

A new CPD-accredited course is live on gplearning. ‘Changing the antibiotic prescribing habits of registrars’ (ChAP) helps you: 

• understand registrars’ prescribing habits within a global context 
• ​develop your understanding of the short- and long-term effects of inappropriate prescribing 
• explore the risks and benefits of prescribing for common RTI presentations 
• educate and enable patients to self-manage acute RTIs, where appropriate. 

To access the course, search ‘ChAP’ in the gplearning search tool and self-enrol. 

Lead culturally safe care in practice

Strengthen your practice with a new three-part webinar series from the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) based on the RACGP-endorsed resource, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners in Primary Health Care – A Guide for General Practice. 

The series builds understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner workforce and their critical role in delivering culturally safe, high-quality care. 

Participants will gain clarity on scope of practice, employment and funding arrangements, and the structural and cultural factors that influence workforce sustainability. 

Webinar series starts 28 May – register now. 

Training site stipend update

To support attendance at RACGP supervisor professional development (SPD) activities, eligible AGPT training sites receive a stipend each semester. If your training site is eligible this semester, the payment will be made to the account listed in your profile in the TMS.
If you have any questions, please contact your training coordinator. 

Updated RACGP training policies

New versions of several RACGP training policies took effect on 5 May 2026, superseding previous versions.  

• Training Programs Entry Policy (V7) 
• Withdrawal Policy (V6) 
• Training Transfer Policy (V4) 

These updates include improvements to clarity and consistency, along with some changes that may be relevant to registrars – particularly around training transfers (including transfers to RVTS) and expectations aligned with the Membership Code of Conduct.  

Registrar incentive payments from 2026.1

A reminder that three government incentive payments are available from 2026.1 to support registrars in their transition from the hospital sector to GP training.  

GPT1 salary incentive: Registrars undertaking their first six-month core general practice term may receive $5,000 (FTE) per month.   

Study leave incentive: Up to five days (FTE) per training year for exam preparation and professional development, paid at NTCER base rates + 12% super + 10% loading. Study leave must be arranged in advance as unpaid leave. Payments are made monthly in arrears and unused leave does not 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 + 12% super + 10% loading.  

All payments are pro-rated for part-time registrars and are administered by the RACGP on behalf of Services Australia.  

Full eligibility criteria are available via the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s GP Training Incentive Payments webpage and the AGPT Registrar Handbook. 

2026 RACGP Award nominations are open

This is a chance for RACGP members to recognise the GPs, practices and educators going above and beyond for their communities.  

Each year, the RACGP Awards celebrate excellence in general practice and acknowledge those who demonstrate leadership, dedication to patient care and inspire others in the profession.  

Nominate today and help shine a light on the exceptional work happening in Australian general practice. Nominations close 1 June.  

Help shape understanding of GP career pathways

The University of Queensland is inviting supervisors to participate in a national study exploring modern general practice career pathways and developing a clearer typology of GP careers across rural and metropolitan settings. 

If you're interested in learning more, refer to the participant information sheet for Crafting GP Careers: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Career Typology for the Next Generation of GPs. 

The Online Supervision Symposium is a 24-hour virtual learning event for supervisors and supervision teams, delivered by GPSA and featuring leading educators from Australia and overseas. Sessions will cover supervision practice, supporting learners, managing uncertainty and IMG training. 

Join live or access recordings on demand. The event runs from 8.00 am (AEST) Tuesday 12 May to 8.00 am (AEST) Wednesday 13 May. Register with GPSA to explore the program and take part. 

Wellbeing Hub

Explore the RACGP Wellbeing Hub for tailored wellbeing resources designed to support members.

 

Contact us

If you have any questions about the information in this newsletter, please contact your local training team.