Invest in Australia’s future GP workforce and primary care system
It is essential that GP trainees are offered quality, safe training placements across rural and remote Australia, as well as urban and regional locations.
We welcome rural focus, but need system-wide reform
It is essential that GP trainees are offered quality, safe training placements across rural and remote Australia, as well as urban and regional locations.
Call to improve GP trainee employment conditions
GPRA has publicly called on policy and decision makers to improve employment conditions for GP trainees.
Working for a Healthy Future
GPRA member Dr Benjamin Lewis on an initiative in Gippsland to reduce the impact of pollution on people’s health.
AGPT transition to college-led model
The GP speciality sector awaits the contracts for the AGPT program to be agreed between the Federal Government and both GP Specialty Colleges so we can finally understand what College-led training will look like and communicate this to members.
CCE workshops will provide insight for overseas trained doctors
The CCE is challenging for all GP trainees but many overseas trained doctors face added complexities as they prepare for their exams.
A better vision for primary health care
Political campaigning in the lead up to this year’s Federal election is well underway and, as always, health care is a key election issue, with a spotlight on how many Australians don’t have access to a general practitioner.
Getting hospital trainees passionate about GP
As part of her role with FGP, Dr Nottingham has been offering career-based mentoring to make extra support available during the transition of training to the GP colleges.
Parental leave will provide parity and balance to GP training
A profession that recognises work-family balance will attract more doctors and help address the ongoing decline in GP numbers, especially in rural and regional Australia.
Registrar voices being heard more important than ever
This is an intensive period of policy and service delivery change for GP registrars and junior doctors who are considering applying to the GP specialty.
GPRA welcomes today’s students and tomorrow’s GPs
As the dust settles across universities from O-week festivities, six GPSN clubs across five states saw an enormous reward for their effort – an incredible 590 new sign-ups, and counting!
Greetings from new GPRA CEO, Jo-anne Chapman
As I settle into my role, I will continue to advocate GPRAs work across essential areas such as employment conditions, registrar assistance and promoting general practice as a viable career choice.
Key principles of GP trainee employment arrangements agreed upon
A significant piece of advocacy this year has been the development of the Statement of Principles for GP Trainee Employment Arrangements.
Pulse Survey: Impact of COVID-19 on GP Trainees
Participate in part two of the survey on challenges that the pandemic has imposed on GP trainees.
Be part of ensuring trainee concerns are heard in GP training transition
The transition of the AGPT program to College-led training is not far away. We are looking for GPRA members interested in joining our Training Transition Reference Group.
These are uncertain times full of change
President’s update | August 2021.
This is not where we expected to be nearly 18 months into a pandemic. However, it is no surprise that GP trainees continue to play a critical role in vaccinating our communities against COVID-19.
NextGen GP Leadership Program
GPRA’s NextGen GP Leadership Program is underway! Our first event, on the evening of Tuesday 27 July, explored the theme of “What does it take to be a leader?”.
NAIDOC Week 2021
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to come together in honouring the history, achievements and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Join GPRA and IGPRN in 2021 celebrating from 4 to 11 July.
GP training transition: ‘why the delay?’
President’s update | July 2021.
A frequent comment I receive from GPRA members is, ‘Why isn’t there more information about this? What’s the delay?’.
Update on COVID-19 contingency plans for 2021.2 AKT and KFP exams
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, GPRA has sought advice from the RACGP regarding their contingency plans for the written exams to be held in July.
Superannuation Guarantee
All GP registrars employed according to the NTCER are considered to be employees so, from 1 July 2021, will receive a superannuation contribution increase from 9.5% to 10% of their salary.
CAAKT tips
By Dr Cheten Mistry. The most frequent question doctors ask about the CAAKT is ‘How do I best prepare?’. This article will provide some information about the exam, the types of questions asked, and some handy tips for preparation.
What the 2021/22 Federal Budget means for GP trainees
With the release of the 2021/22 Federal Budget comes a number of new healthcare initiatives and extensions to current initiatives.
National Reconciliation Week 2021
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) runs annually from 27 May – 3 June.
The theme for this year is ‘More than a word. Reconciliation takes action’.
Renewed interest in our employment terms and conditions
President’s update | February 2021.
After years of stagnant wages during which the GP registrar base rate of pay did not even increase in line with inflation, there is renewed interest in our employment terms and conditions.
RACGP Exam Update (12 November 2020)
GPRA continues to strongly advocate to the RACGP on behalf of GP trainees on a range of issues in relation to the written exams.
RACGP exams: our ongoing advocacy for better outcomes for you
GPRA has continued to strongly advocate to the RACGP on behalf of GP trainees on a range of issues in relation to the written exams.
Round table communique
The following is a summary of the discussion which took place between the panellists and participants who attended this round table. View the Statement from the GP trainees’ Round Table discussion on employment arrangements.
What I’ve learned as a JMO during COVID-19
Due to COVID-19 and a state-wide JMO term ‘freeze’, I was heading into five months of heat and the unknown in Port Hedland. By Dr Jess Piggott.
The passing of Dr Harry Nespolon: memories and reflections
GPRA President Dr Sama Balasubramanian shares his thoughts and reflections.