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The new training semester has kicked off across Australia. As you welcome new registrars, consider referring to the RACGP education calendars on our website. The calendars will identify which offerings your registrar must attend and the dates. Planning ahead will allow minimal disruption to patient appointments.
 
If you’d like some additional assistance preparing for your registrar, the RACGP now has some orientation checklists which can be accessed on the training management system.

Although it’s only the beginning of the second semester for registrars, it also means planning needs to be underway for the 2026.1 semester. A timely reminder to update your training profiles with any changes and to add registrar testimonials.
 
Rebecca Hooley
Practice Manager Liaison Officer, NSW

National Registrar Survey now open

The National Registrar Survey (NRS) is our registrars’ opportunity to share their satisfaction and experience in the AGPT Program, as well as future career plans. The survey findings help the RACGP and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing identify ways to improve the training program. 

We urge practice managers to encourage your registrars to submit their feedback as it has a real impact. Last year’s survey results led to the government offering registrars paid parental leave and study leave incentives from 2026. 

Registrars can check their email for a personalised NRS survey link to be completed by 18 August.

New RACGP assessment framework

We've published a new RACGP assessment framework, setting out the principles that guide our assessments.

Designed as a companion to the Educational framework, it complements our curriculum, capability profile, policies and training standards.

This publicly available framework offers consistency and a shared reference point for anyone involved in RACGP assessments.

Help shape our next curriculum and syllabus

The RACGP curriculum and syllabus  team is starting its review-cycle to inform the development of our seventh edition.

We’re seeking feedback about the current version and suggestions for the next edition.  If you would like to contribute, please complete a 5-10 minute survey before 11 August.

If you have any questions, you can contact: curriculumrenewal@racgp.org.au

Reminder: Changes to the RACGP Flexible Funds policy

We've made some important changes to our Flexible Funds policy, which could impact the amount you can claim for RACGP supervisor professional development events in 2025.2.

Please take a look at the updated Supervisor professional development document and reach out to your local team if you have any questions.

2026.1 and 2026.2 placement process dates

Mark these key dates in your calendar, they’re part of the RACGP placement process, which is built to give both registrars and training sites greater transparency, flexibility and choice.
 
We’ve also made some changes to the placement process in response to survey feedback from 2300 supervisors, practice managers and registrars. Find out more about the improvements we’re making here.
 
Remember that priority placement support is available, and our local training support teams are ready to guide you through every step of the process. We know your needs can vary, and we're here to help.

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