About GP Australia

This website has been developed to help junior doctors explore the world of general practice. It is an essential tool for any junior doctor considering a career in general practice.

Get first hand information about life as a general practitioner

Check out our case studies and meet general practitioners from all walks of life who love what they are doing. Find out what makes them tick and get their story on how general practice continues to challenge and excite them. Our blogs Confessions of a 21st Century Intern and GP Bytes will also provide much food for thought.

Get your GP questions answered and find other doctors in your hospital who are considering GP

Got a question, or want to find other junior doctors in your hospital who are also considering general practice? Then get in touch with your local GP Ambassador. Or visit the forum and get answers to your burning general practice-related questions.

Understand GP training

Find out what organisations are involved in general practice training and what the steps to becoming a GP involve.

GP Australia supporters

The GP Australia website is the result of collaboration between organisations which contribute to and participate in providing general practice training, and promote specialisation in general practice to junior doctors and medical students. The website has been produced by General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) as an initiative of the Going Places Network with funding support from Australian General Practice Training (AGPT). 

Are you a medical student?

GPSN is a national student-run organisation using a peer-to-peer marketing model to promote general practice to medical students. There are active GPSN clubs in medical schools at all 20 university campuses across Australia. For more information visit the GPSN website.

Are you a GP registrar?

GPRA represents GP registrars across Australia, advocating for them on issues relating to education and training. GPRA also produces resources to support GP registrars throughout their training. For more information visit the GPRA website.