Chair Reports -
March 2026
Pictured: Dr Candice Baker, GPSA Chair with Dr Chris Dickie, GPRA Chair at the recent GPRA 25th birthday celebration.
From the Chair...
2026 has commenced at pace with many sector meetings, strategic planning weekends and a general sense that everyone hit ‘go’ on 1 January! It’s been a whirlwind of collaboration, coffee-fuelled conversations, and big-picture thinking as we set the tone for what’s shaping up to be a lively and productive year ahead.
GPSA’s Strategic Planning weekend
A few weeks ago, the GPSA Board came together in Kaurna (Adelaide) for a three-day strategic planning weekend. This was an important opportunity to reflect on our progress, examine the changing landscape for GP supervisors, and set clear priorities for the years ahead. The discussions were energetic and forward-thinking, ensuring our 2026–2030 strategy is both ambitious and grounded in the needs of our community. We look forward to sharing more as this work progresses.,
GPRA 25th Anniversary Celebrations
GPSA was privileged to have been invited to celebrate GPRA’s 25th anniversary. It was a wonderful event that highlighted the strong collaboration between our organisations and the shared commitment we have to supporting the GP training community. Moments like this reinforce how much can be achieved when stakeholders across the sector work together toward common goals. We look forward to continuing this partnership and building on the foundations celebrated at this milestone event.
NTCER Review
2026 marks a review year for the National Terms and Conditions for Employment of Registrars (NTCER). We’re seeking GP feedback on the NTCER to ensure it reflects real-world experience. Your insights help shape fair, practical conditions for supervisors and registrars. Have your say and influence the next iteration. Have a look in this edition of e-News for details on how to send us your feedback or join the conversation on the GPSA Community Portal.
IGPTN and GPSA MOU
The IGPTN and GPSA MOU was signed 18 February and establishes a shared commitment to building a strong, sustainable, and culturally safe Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander General Practice workforce. It outlines collaboration across the training and supervisory continuum to better support Indigenous GP and Rural Generalist registrars and fellows – enhancing pathways into supervision and leadership, strengthening mentorship, and aligning advocacy efforts.
If you have feedback or issues you would like GPSA to prioritise, please reach out – we are here to support you
Warm regards,
Dr Candice Baker
Chair, General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA)
Date reviewed: 03 March 2026
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