Increase in GP registrar training places

GPRA welcomes the increase in the number of trainig places for Australian general practice training program.

 

United Voice for General Practice

GPRA welcomes the formation of United General Practice Australia, a group to represent key bodies within the general practice landscape.

 

Adolescent consent

Date: Wednesday 25 Feb-09 at 6pm to 7pm (AEDT)

RSVP: 18 Feb-09 to risk.education@avant.org.au

For more information, contact the above email.

National Terms and Conditions 2008

GPRA would like to inform all Registrars that the National Terms & Conditions Document for 2008 is now available. Please click here.

 

Nominations for RACGP elections announced

Nominations closed on 5 June 2008 for the positions of President, Censor in Chief and Registrar Representative on Council for the RACGP.>>More

Click here for candidates' statements.

 

GPRA launches a new look for the eNewsletter

GPRA is keen to announce the launch of a new look and format for our popular eNewsletter. Please check out the new look and send your feedback to editor@gpra.org.au

 

GPRA AGM 2007

GPRA held the Annual General Meeting at 0900 hrs on Saturday 17th August at the Gold Coast International Hotel in Surfers Paradise. Dr Naomi Harris, recently elected Chair of the GPRA Board outlined her vision for 2008 and beyond whilst cementing her resolve to provide enhanced services to Registrars, pre-vocational doctors and medical students.

Saturday morning also saw GPRA bid farewell to Vice-Chair, Dr Stuart Anderson and Board Directors Dr Anna Colwell and Dr Lachlan Fieldhouse. We thank them for their tireless efforts during their terms and wish them all the best for the future.

The new GPRA Board for 2007-2008 was also elected as below:  

Chair

Dr Naomi Harris

Vice Chair

Dr Tristram Duncan

Finance Director

Dr Evan Grambas

Board Directors

Dr Timothy Francis

Dr Rebecca Quake

Dr Conelius Mafohla

Dr Rebecca Pelly

Dr Jason Ong

We welcome them all and hope their experience is both fruitful and inspiring. To contact the new Board please email chair@gpra.org.au or visit our website at www.gpra.org.au

 

GPRA LAUNCHES NEW CORPORATE SUPERANNUATION FUND

GPRA would like to announce the launch of a new corporate superannuation fund for General Practice Registrars, General Practitioners, and their employees and spouses. The GPRA has partnered with Austplan Professionals Pty Ltd and Aviva Australia to provide a tailored superannuation package specifically designed to ensure peace of mind and access to a quality product, which can allow members to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.

The need for providing access to a secure and quality superannuation product has come about from feedback from our members who are often unsure about which fund to choose.  The GPRA Corporate Superannuation Fund, supported by Aviva Australia, is a flexible, one-stop superannuation shop for health professionals who want ease and efficiency. Established in 1990, the Navigator platform that provides the GPRA Corporate Superannuation Fund, administers almost $20 billion of investors’ funds (as at 6 June 2007).

Austplan Professionals Pty Ltd has negotiated special rates and conditions on behalf of the GPRA and will service the members of the GPRA Corporate Superannuation fund.  GPRA have developed a relationship with Austplan Professionals as it was started in conjunction with a fellow General Practitioner, Dr Duncan Lyall, FRACGP, with the support of Austplan Pty Ltd,  a Financial Services Company  with over 17 years experience that services thousands of clients Australia wide

By joining the GPRA Corporate Superannuation Fund, you will have the added satisfaction of knowing that you are supporting the only non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding the interests of GP Registrars in Australia.

More details on this product are available Here

Further information about this fund can be obtained by calling Austplan Professionals Pty Ltd on 1800 287 875

NEW REGISTAR REP ON GPET BOARD

GPRA would like to announce the appointment of Dr Stuart Anderson as the new Registrar Rep on the GPET Board. Stuart is currently undertaking an ARSP in Surgery in Sale, Victoria and holds an academic role with the Monash University East Gippsland Regional Clinical School. He was the GetGP RLO from 2004-2007. He has worked at Box Hill, Bairnsdale and Launceston as an RMO before moving to the Gippsland Riviera in 2004. He has also been on the GPRA Board since 2005 and currently holds the position of Vice Chair. Stuart has special interests in aboriginal health, adolescent health, minor procedures and education. Outside of medicine, Stuart is a keen motorcyclist and drummer, although he doesn’t look intimidating enough for either of those roles.

CALL FOR NOMINATION TO THE GPRA BOARD 2007 / 2008

The GPRA represents the future of General Practice and is the peak, national representative organisation for GP registrars in the Australian GP Training Program environment. 

The GPRA Board consists of 8 Directors who are elected each year at the GPRA AGM. The term of appointment for all these positions is 1 year. We encourage you to take up this opportunity and help us set the direction for GPRA in 2008 and beyond - Lend your voice to the Future of General Practice!

The roles and responsibilities of Directors can be found on the ASIC website: www.asic.gov.au and the AICD website at www.companydirectors.com.au . We encourage nominees to visit these websites to gain an understanding of these roles.

Nominations close on Friday 20th July 2007 at 5pm AWST. Please contact the GPRA office at admin@gpra.org.au if you require any clarification or call us on 1300 131 198.

To download a copy of the Board Director Nomination form Click here

New GPRA Chair

GPRA would like to announce the appointment of Dr Naomi Harris as the new GPRA chair following the completion of Dr Rachael Sutherland's term as chair.  Dr Sutherland has provided new direction to GPRA during her term as Chair and we thank her for support and guidance over the last 12 months.

Dr Naomi Harris is a subsequent term Registrar working in rural Warrnambool in Victoria. Dr Harris has been on the GPRA Board for just over a year and we look forward to her guidance and leadership in the months to come. She can be contacted on chair@gpra.org.au

Registrar Guide 2007

GPRA is proud to present the 2007 Registrar Guide. This year's guide not only has updated content but also includes recent changes to the training program as well as a breadth of new initiatives and services for Registrars.

The Registrar guide has been distributed to all regional training providers so please contact your RLO or training provider to obtain your copy.

GPRA is proud to announce the launch of the Mentors Program. if you are interested in a career in General Practice then this program will allow you to get support and advice from people currently in the training program.

Your Mentor can provide you with an informal contact point in the system for advice in navigating the maze that is GP training, from the stage you're at to the achievement of fellowship.

The initial interest and feedback on the Mentors program initiative has been excellent with both Mentors and Mentees.  For more information visit the Mentors section on the websbite or email us on mentors@gpra.org.au.