President’s Message – October 2024
As we head into the end of 2024, I’d like to share a few key updates and reflections from a busy season of conferences and important developments in our profession.
Growlife Medical – Urgent Care Clinic Oxley
Seeking: VR GP, new-Fellow
Location: Oxley, Queensland
Are you a general practitioner seeking flexible hours? Join the Urgent Care Clinic co-located at Growlife Medical Oxley!
‘Let’s Croc and Roll’ event in Darwin connects next generation of rural doctors
The Future Rural Doctors Network hosted an unforgettable networking event – ‘Let’s Croc and Roll’ – last night at the iconic Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, as part of the RMA24 (Rural Medicine Australia) conference.
Ninox Chancellor
Seeking: VR GP, Full-time or Part-time
Location: Sippy Downs, Queensland
Are you a VR GP, looking for a change and wanted to provide high quality health care on the Sunshine Coast?
Promising signs in RACGP Health of the Nation Report
GPRA acknowledges the promising signs from the RACGP General Practice: Health of the Nation 2024 report, but believes the report highlights areas of concern needing to be addressed to attract and retain GPs.
President’s Message – September 2024
I was delighted to announce the completion of the 2024 review of the NTCER this month, however, GPRA’s advocacy does not end here.
Golden Beach Medical Centre
Seeking: VR GP, new-Fellow, Trainee
Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Large beachside practice in Caloundra
The Neighbourhood Clinic
Seeking: Vocationally Registered GP, new-Fellow, Full or part-time
Location: Fitzroy North, Victoria
Beautiful private billing clinic. Flexible hours. Excellent support team.
GPRA and Dr Sophie Scamps MP host key Parliamentary briefing urging Federal MPs and Senators to advocate for key initiatives to ensure the future of General Practice
Federal MPs and Senators were called upon today to advocate for critical support for general practice at the Parliamentary Friends of GPRA Breakfast, hosted by Dr Sophie Scamps MP.
Byford Family Practice
Seeking: VR GPs, New-Fellows, Registrars
Location: Byford, Western Australia
Byford Family Practice is a mixed billing, non-corporate, family-owned practice, QPA Accredited medical Centre.
GPRA celebrates inaugural NT Scholarship winners at successful GP forum in Darwin
GPRA is delighted to announce the success of the first-ever GPRA NT Annual Registrars Forum, which took place over the weekend in Darwin.
GPRA and GPSA finalise 2024 review of National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of GP Registrars (NTCER)
GPRA and GPSA are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the review and update of the NTCER for the 2025-2026 period.
GPRA congratulates Dr Rod Martin on being elected new ACRRM President
GPRA welcomes newly-elected ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin.
GPRA congratulates Dr Michael Wright on being elected new RACGP President
GPRA looks forward to welcoming new RACGP President Dr Michael Wright.
President’s Message – August 2024
Your voices are crucial as we navigate the challenges and opportunities in general practice, and I’m pleased to update you on some of our recent activities.
GPRA/GPSA Joint Update – Review of the NTCER for 2025/2026
Throughout 2024, GPRA and GPSA have been actively engaged in the process of reviewing the minimum terms and conditions underpinning the relationship between training practices and registrars.
RACGP presidential candidates Q&A 2024
Five GPs from across Australia have put their hand up to become elected as the new RACGP President for the next two years, with the voting period opening Monday 12 August.
GPRA spoke to all five RACGP candidates to give GPRA Members an insight into each nominee.
ACRRM presidential candidates Q&A 2024
GPRA spoke to both 2024 ACRRM Presidential candidates to give our Members an insight into each nominee ahead of the voting period closing on Monday 26 August.
Not happy with your recent exam results?
Failing your College exams can feel particularly hard. GPRA understands that some of you will have recently received your exam results and did not get the outcome you wanted. We are here for you and want to help!
President’s Message – July 2024
This month we have been working closely with GPSA to finalise the review and update of the 2025-2026 NTCER
Dr Eliza Cole: A champion for Therapeutic Guidelines and general practice
While the hustle and bustle of hospitals often steal the spotlight, the life and career of a General Practitioner (GP) like Dr Eliza Cole highlights the unparalleled flexibility of general practice.
Welcome to becoming (or about to become) a newly-Fellowed General Practitioner!
Our New-Fellow Checklist will assist you through this process. It will help you to think about the things you need to get organised or update as you embark on independent practice.
GPRA announces inaugural NT Scholarship winners
General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural GPRA Northern Territory (NT) Scholarships.
President’s Message – June 2024
If you are all feeling the way I am, I imagine you are wondering “where has this year gone?”…
Parkmore Medical Centre
Seeking: VR GPs, New-Fellows, Registrars
Location: Keysborough, Victoria
Join a newly renovated established teaching family-orientated practice
Tallowwood Health
Seeking: VR GP, new-Fellows, GP Trainee/Registrar
Location: Tamworth, New South Wales
At Tallowwood Health, we’re seeking an experienced and compassionate Fellow GP with a special interest in Aged Care to join our team in Tamworth, NSW.
Southport Doctors
Seeking: VR GPs, New-Fellows, Registrars
Location: Southport, Queensland
Southport Doctors is a purpose built, state of the art medical centre located in Southport CBD
New-Fellows Masterclass Series
Webinar recording: This series is designed for those who have recently attained their fellowship. The aim of this 3-part series is to inform you on what you should know before you need to know it!
IGPTN supports National Reconciliation Week and recognises the importance of this years’ theme: Now More Than Ever
IGPTN is a network for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GPs in Training to receive professional and cultural support and education relevant to their training programs.
“It’s really important GP registrars are well versed in pain and opioid management” – Dr Eric Aizentros
Dr Eric Aizenstros, a dedicated GP at Ballarto Medical Centre in Carrum Downs, just south of Melbourne, is encouraging other GP registrars/new Fellows to join him as attendees at the next series of ECHO for Pain and Opioid Management (EPOM) sessions in June. Led by a team of Pain Specialists from Royal Melbourne Hospital and…
