Chair Reports -
February 2026
From the Chair...
As the newly appointed Chair of General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA), I am honoured to step into this role and continue the vital work of advocating for, supporting, and strengthening our national community of GP supervisors. I look forward to working closely with many of you over the coming year as we navigate significant changes, and opportunities, within the training landscape.
Acknowledging Our Outgoing Chair
First, I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations and sincere thanks to our outgoing Chair, Dr Srishti Dutta, for her remarkable leadership and unwavering dedication. Her tenure has seen GPSA navigate complex reforms, support supervisors through evolving training structures, and strengthen our partnerships across the sector. She leaves the organisation in a strong position, and we are deeply grateful for her contribution to the supervisor community.
Welcoming the New Term of Registrars
The start of a new training term always brings excitement and renewed energy into practices around the country. This year is particularly significant, with the 2026 cohort entering under strengthened national policies designed to improve training conditions and attract more doctors into general practice.
GPSA acknowledges the role supervisors once again play in shaping registrars’ training experiences. Your guidance, modelling, and feedback continue to positively grow the future GP workforce.
New SLO Advisory Council (SLOAC) Chairs
In this edition of e-News, we are pleased to welcome our three new SLOAC Chairs. The SLOAC plays a vital role in advocating on behalf of supervisors, providing a unified voice across the sector. The Council is made up of Supervisor Liaison Officers from RACGP, ACRRM and RVTS, who work collaboratively to raise issues and opportunities with all colleges for consideration and action.
GPSA Online Supervision Summit
We’re excited to announce that GPSA is holding an Online Supervision Summit. Save the date Tuesday 12 May 2026 for this first-of-its-kind, 24-hour online learning experience for the general practice training community. More information is contained in the eNews.
GPSA’s AGPT Practice Management Course
Finally, I am pleased to highlight the launch of the GPSA AGPT Practice Management Course, developed to support both practice managers and administration staff in confidently navigating the administrative and operational requirements of the AGPT registrar employment. More information on the course can be found later in the newsletter.
As we embark on this new term together, I am excited about the opportunities ahead and deeply appreciative of the time, energy, and passion each of you contributes to the supervision of future GPs. I look forward to representing your interests and championing the profession in my role as Chair.
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: 29 January 2026
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