Chair’s Report November 2021 Pictured at GP Training Tasmania (GPTT) are Joanne Folder, Dr Nicole Higgins (GPSA Chair)and Sarah Roberts. Supervisors recognised with new payment model GPSA has been successful in advocating on behalf of our members for improved Nationally Consistent Payments to Supervisors and Practices at a time when the funding pot is shrinking.…
Richard recently received a recognition of service award from GPSA recognising his work over 10 years as a GP supervisor. Dr Richard previously worked in supervision of junior doctors, students and registrars at The Medical Clinic in Millicent SA, before moving to Ferrers Medical Clinic (Mt Gambier) from 2011-2016. Following this, he opened his own…
Chair’s Report September 2021 GPSA Chair, Dr Nicole Higgins Are we willing to be taken for granted ? In our negotiations with RACGP, ACRRM and the Department of Health, the basic principle of GPSA has been that; No supervisor should be worse off under the new system No practice should be worse off under the…
Peta recently received a recognition of service award from GPSA recognising her work over 15 years as a GP supervisor. Peta has been working at South Side Medical in McKay, Queensland since its opening in 2007. She has a drive and enthusiasm for all aspects of family medicine. She is committed to educating medical students…
NAIDOC Week 2021 NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is ‘Heal Country’. Country is more than just land, it is inherent to identity, sustaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life in every aspect. Country is family, kin,…
Chair’s Report July 2021 Supervisors are Superheros Thank you. Life is pretty tough at the moment being a GP, let alone being a supervisor. On top of looking after your own patients and staff, you are caring for the welfare and training of the next generation of family doctors. It is exhausting having to continually…
Mt Beauty GP Supervisor Dr Libby Garoni was recognised with a Recognition of Service award from GP Supervisors Australia (GPSA) in May 2021 for her outstanding contribution to Mt Beauty and the surrounding community nurturing the next generation of GPs. Libby was born and bred in the Kiewa Valley, has previously worked in Paediatrics and…
Chair’s Report May/June 2021 More than a Word. Reconciliation Takes Action Reconciliation means ‘coming together’. This is a time for us to reflect on the relationship between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. Let’s use…
Chair’s Report May 2021 The Devil is Always in the Detail… GPSA welcomes the return of training to the colleges. Supervisors are the experts in knowing how to mentor and nurture our learners into the profession. GP’s are the experts in knowing what is best for their profession and their patients. What we need…
Chair’s Report April 2021 Like you all, my practice has welcomed a new cohort of registrars and medical students and celebrated registrars achieving fellowship. This is happening at a time when we grapple with the logistics of covid vaccination, future funding models of general practice, GP shortages in rural and regional areas and remuneration…
Date reviewed: 21 March 2023