Antony completed GP training in early 2020 and practises in Sydney’s South. Prior to this, he was a registrar in emergency medicine in both Australia and his native UK…
GPRA leadership team
GPRA is the voice for GP trainees in the GP sector. We are the only independent organisation protecting the rights of GP trainees
As the peak national representative body for the next generation of general practitioners in Australia, we advocate for our members in both the general practice sector and with the government on issues that matter to GP trainees.
General Practice Registrars Australia Ltd. is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
GPRA board members
Mr Scott Williams
Chair
Scott Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of the Police Health Group, a not-for-profit member-based private health insurance organisation for both the Police and Emergency Services community…
Mrs Nicki Herriot
Director
Nicki is an experienced non-executive Director, being a graduate of the AICD. Whilst in the Northern Territory she was a non-executive Director for Northern Territory General Practice Education …
Dr Rebekah Hoffman
Director
Dr Rebekah Hoffman is a new fellow of the RACGP, and works clinically in Kirrawee, NSW, where she has special interests in dermatology, women’s health and children’s health…
Mr Xander Alpherts
Director
Xander is a partner at Deloitte specialising in mergers and acquisitions. Xander leads the healthcare M&A team at Deloitte and has a personal and professional interest in the sector…
Dr Jessica Tidemann
Director
Before studying medicine, Dr Jessica Tidemann worked for the Australian Government Department of Health and developed a strong interest in the way the political sphere and public policy shape and inform healthcare and the practice of medicine…
Dr Erin O'Donnell-Taylor
Director
Dr Erin O’Donnell-Taylor is a recently Fellowed GP that works clinically in Perth, WA. She has had an active role advocating for the rights of GP registrars throughout her training…
Dr Sama Balasubramanian
Immediate past president
Dr Sama Balasubramanian is a GP living in regional NSW in the town of Boorowa and was GPRA president from 2019 to 2020…
GPRA executive leadership
Dr Andrew Gosbell (PhD)
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew is responsible for the overall working of the organisation and works closely with the GPRA Board, key stakeholders and government…
Professor Michael Kidd AM
GPRA network patron
Professor Michael Kidd AM is a past president of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), and is currently Principal Medical Advisor and Deputy Chief Medical Officer with the Department of Health, Australia…
Committees, governing, and management
Regular meetings of the Board, the Nominations and Remuneration Committee and the Finance, Audit and Risk Management (FARM) Committee ensure that the Board is fully informed and best able to give direction to management.
The GPRA Advisory Council reports to the Board
GPRA is governed by a constitution