About us
We respond to community needs
General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA) is a membership organisation with a reach of over 10,000 individuals contributing to general practice (GP) training.
For more than a decade, GPSA has been supported by the Australian Government as the nation’s peak for the supervision teams preparing tomorrow’s primary healthcare professionals for independent practice in the best medical specialty of all.
Our role is complementary to the formal vocational training delivered by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine – continuously engaging with our members to identify any gaps we can fill with best practice tools that dovetail into training program materials and structures.
As our name suggests, we represent not only GP supervisors but all members of the practice team involved in training. Our goal is to provide robust support for these individuals, just as they scaffold the medical student, prevocational learner, and GP-in-training. Without this dedicated community, the future of general practice would be at risk.
Empowering our community
GPSA is focused on empowering the people and businesses responsible for training the next generation of GPs and RGs:
- with an online platform that facilitates a virtual community of practice
- by making best practice educational and HR/ administrative resources openly accessible
- by developing innovative teaching aids
- by offering a CPD recording service for Community members who attend our RACGP- and ACRRM- accredited live webinars
- by advocating on our members’ behalf to Commonwealth and state governments and across the GP training sector
- by entering into an MoU with General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) to develop joint advocacy positions and jointly explore opportunities for the benefit of the community
- by undertaking translational research to drive long-term improvements for training practices and supervisors
- by drawing on interactions with our members to shape policy
OUR VALUES, MISSION AND VISION
Our Core Values: The Heart of GPSA
At GPSA, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide us through growth, change, challenges, and celebrations, ensuring we remain steadfast in our mission and vision.
The “How” – Our Values
Our values shape our approach and actions, reflecting our commitment to excellence and integrity.
The “What” – Our Mission
GPSA is dedicated to nurturing the passion that drives the GP training sector. We achieve this through: Service, Support, Research, Innovation, Education and Advocacy.
The “Why” – Our Vision
Our vision is clear: to be the voice of a thriving GP training sector. We strive to ensure it is united, suitably recognised, rewarded, and respected as the cornerstone of Australia’s healthcare system.
OUR MEMBERS
GPSA is a membership organisation representing approximately 10,000 contributors to GP / RG training. Membership is completely free, provides access to a virtual Community of Practice enhancing peer-to-peer connectivity and support. Our members, including GPs, RGs, practice owners, and practice managers, are dedicated to making clinical training in the GP environment the most effective way to ensure high-quality, patient-centered healthcare for future generations.
ROLE AS PEAK
GPSA is Australia’s national peak body for GP/RG supervisors and training practices. We leverage our members’ feedback and requests to advocate for improved conditions throughout the entire training journey. Our focus is on ensuring sustainability and professional satisfaction, which are crucial for delivering best practice supervision and attracting more doctors to this exceptional medical specialty.
Date reviewed: 29 November 2024