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Who is GPRA?
General Practice Registrars Australia Ltd. (GPRA) is the peak national representative body for GP Registrars. Since the inception of general practice vocational training in 1974, GP Registrar representation has played an integral role in maintaining educational relevance and standards. GPRA provides essential feedback on Registrar issues to relevant stakeholders and represents the future of General Practice.
Who are GP Registrars?
GP Registrars (GPRs) are the future of General Practice. They are graduated doctors who are training in the specialty of General Practice with the length of the training being a minimum of three years.
GPRA's Vision
GPRA will set the benchmark for excellence for the future of General Practice Training in Australia by fostering the highest standards of professional competence, academia, research and ethical practice.
GPRA's Mission Statement
GPRA will promote General Practice as the medical specialty of choice and improve the healthcare of all Australians through excellence in education and training.
GPRA History and Corporate Profile
The GPRA began as part of the RACGP Training Program in the early 1970s and was known as the National Training Association (NTA). 'Registrar' replaced the term 'trainee' in the 1990s and thus the National Registrars Association (NRA) was born. This was again changed in 2000 to the General Practice Registrars Association when the organisation was independently funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. In 2004, GPRA became incorporated as a public company limited by guarantee and is called General Practice Registrars Australia Ltd. GPRA is a not - for - profit organisation and has been recently listed as a 'Health Charity' which positions it as the only charitable organisation dedicated to supporting General Practice Registrars.
GPRA's Objectives
The main objectives of GPRA are:
- Improve the healthcare of all Australians through excellence in education
- Promote the profession of General Practice
- Advance the unity of the profession
- Support the needs of GP Registrars and their families during their training
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in General Practice
GPRA is an organisation run for Registrars by Registrars which provides quality representation on educational and policy issues to the federal government, GPET, RTPs, and GP stakeholder organisations (e.g. Divisions of General Practice, AMA, RACGP, RDAA and ACRRM). GPRA produces a number of educational and professional resources for GP registrars, including a series of publications, several events and regular newsletters to optimise Registrars' training experience. GPRA also performs the function of the industrial body for GP Registrars and negotiates the 'National Minimum Terms & Conditions for Basic and Advanced GP Terms' with the National GP Supervisors Association (NGPSA) which govern the minimum conditions of employment for Registrars.
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How does GPRA Work
When the training program was transferred to a regionalised training model in 2000, regional training providers (RTPs) were established to deliver the training. Each RTP employs one or more Registrar Liaison Officers (RLO) who provide support to Registrars and facilitate Registrar input into the program. The RLOs from each RTP and registrar representatives on other national organisations such as RACGP, GPET, ACRRM and the AMA constitute the GPRA Advisory Council.
The GPRA Advisory Council meets face-to-face two to three times a year and communicates daily via an email list-server, thus forming an Australia wide network from which to source solutions to local and national training issues. This continuous evaluation and feedback greatly enhances the quality of GP training, and RLOs in each region are given a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of GP education and training.
GPRA has an eight member Board and a Management unit that continually strive to provide enhanced support and services to GPRA members. The GPRA Board Directors are elected from GPRA's membership at each Annual General Meeting in August.. The Board relies on the GPRA Advisory Council to inform GPRA policy, positions and representation to stakeholders. The GPRA provides an excellent training ground for general practice registrars in committee work, representation and leadership.
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GPRA Board
Dr Naomi Harris (Chair)
Dr Naomi Harris is an advanced term GP Registrar in Timboon, Victoria. Naomi graduated from Monash University in 2003 where her passion for rural health was ignited. After graduating, she subsequently entered rural pathway training in 2004 then did hospital posts for a year. Naomi had always lived in rural Victoria up until going to university. She became an Advisory Council member in 2006 after her appointment to the National Rural Faculty and was appointed to the GPRA board in June 2006. She is heavily into music and plays the saxophone in the local concert band and loves good jazz music and wine. Naomi also enjoys watching live sport especially a good game of footy! Naomi can be contacted at chair@gpra.org.au
Dr Tristram Duncan (Vice Chair)
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Dr Evan Grambas (Finance Director)
Evan joined the VMA in 2006 and is currently completing his subsequent term. He enjoys the preventative and mental health disciplines of general practice. He also takes a keen interest in IT and is Learning how effective use of computers and the Internet can make the life of a medical practitioner easier.
Outside medicine, he likes to travel down the Great Ocean Road with his wife, Amanda Stock, and son Ziggy, enjoying the most spectacular coastline in the world.
Dr Tim Francis
Tim joined NCGPT in 2006 and is currently undertaking an advanced rural skills post in anaesthetics. He believes in working smart not hard. Tim loves being a country doctor and wearing shorts and tee-shirts to work.
Dr Manisha Fernando
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Dr Belinda Guest
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Dr Jason Ong
Dr Jason Ong is an advanced term GP Registrar in Werribee, Victoria. Jason graduated from Melbourne University in 2001. He initially trained in Emergency and Anaesthetics but has “seen the light” this year when he joined the GP training program. He has a passion for GP Registrar Education and International Health and is currently on the RACGP National Standing Committee for Education as well as committees of various NGOs. Jason also enjoys travelling, music and podcasting!
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Amit Vohra
Chief Executive Officer
Amit is a young entrepreneur with strong business management skills. He holds exceptional experience in Client, Employee and Resource Management. With a penchant for soft systems methodologies and action research in a business environment, he takes keen interest in Business Entrepreneurship in the Non-Profit Sector. With over 3 years experience in working with Boards, Amit is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed the Company Director’s course. Amit holds an MBA (with distinction) from Curtin University and is currently doing his PhD in health administration looking at decision choice markers amongst current and future entrants in General Practice. With an extensive 8-year background in Merchant Navy, he has travelled over 20 countries and worked with diverse nationalities. He has also obtained his Shipmasters Certification from the Nautical College Australia. Amit has served as Treasurer on the Executive Board of the Curtin Alumni and has a keen interest in creating and managing budgets. Amit is newly married and likes to spend his time outdoors, with a special affinity for water sports, hiking and biking. Feel free to contact him via email at md@gpra.org.au
Janice Lim
Marketing & Communications Officer
Janice.Lim@gpra.org.au
Surbhi Murgai
GPSN Project Manager
Surbhi.Murgai@gpra.org.au
Kate Marie
Business Development Manager
Kate.Marie@gpra.org.au
Rebecca Qi
Accounts & Administration Officer
Rebecca.Qi@gpra.org.au
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