Australian General Practice Training Program

Program guide

Australian
General Practice
Training Program
Program guide
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Program guide

Contents
1 Why train with us

2 Eligibility check

3 Training structure

10 Rural Generalist Fellowship

13 Training opportunities

17 Registrar support

18 Priority preferencing and supports

22 National application and

selection process

26 Training locations

30 Explore our training regions

53 Do you have a question?

We can help

We’re here to help

If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact us on:

T: 1800 472 247

E: becomeagp@racgp.org.au

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Why train with us

When you train with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
(RACGP), you’re joining one of Australia’s most established and respected
specialty medical colleges. With 60+ years of general practice education and
training expertise, we understand the needs of doctors across metropolitan,
rural and remote Australia.

That’s why 90% of GP registrars train with the RACGP.

Personalised
support

Opportunities to
train anywhere

130+ member
groups and
committees

Professional
excellence

Rural and
remote financial
support

Rural generalist
training
expertise

Flexible training
pathways

Diverse training
opportunities
Connected peer Extensive
community clinical and
education
resources

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Eligibility check
To apply for the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program, you’ll need to meet the following
eligibility criteria.

9 Medical qualification: You hold a recognised medical qualification

9 Medical registration: You have current Australian or New Zealand medical registration and hold (or
expect to hold) general registration by the commencement of training.

9 Residency status: You’re an Australian or New Zealand permanent resident or citizen or hold a
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482, 485, 820, 491 or 494 visa.

9 Exam candidacy: You have at least two exam semesters remaining if you have already sat RACGP
Fellowship exams (since January 2019).

If any of the below apply, your eligibility may be affected.

? Medical registration conditions or undertakings: If you have medical registration conditions or

undertakings on your APHRA medical registration, these will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

? Enrolment on other training programs: If you’re currently enrolled on another training program, you
may need to be prepared to withdraw from that program.

? Withdrawal from specialist training: If you have previously withdrawn or been withdrawn from any
specialist medical colleges, your application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

· See our Application and Eligibility Guide for more information.

· If you’re not sure about your eligibility, please contact us on becomeagp@racgp.org.au

· If you’re not eligible for the AGPT Program, you may be eligible for our Fellowship Support Program.

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Training structure
Whether your interested in training in a general pathway, a rural pathway, or as a Rural
Generalist, we’ve got you covered.

The AGPT Program is a three year full-time equivalent training program for doctors pursuing Fellowship
of RACGP (FRACGP) or a four year full-time equivalent program for doctors pursuing the RACGP Rural
Generalist Fellowship (FRACGP-RG).

You’ll train across hospital, community general practice and in some instances, community non-general
practice settings.

The duration and structure of training depends on your Fellowship pathway choice, interests and previous
experience.

Fellowship of RACGP (FRACGP) Fellowship of RACGP + Rural

(Rural or general pathway) Generalism (FRACGP-RG)
(Rural or general pathway)
Year 1
Hospital training Year 1
Hospital training
Years 2-3
· 18 months general practice Years 2-4
community training (3 x 6-month · 12 months Additional Rural Skills
terms) Training in your discipline of choice

· 6 months extended skills in · 6 months core emergency medicine

hospital, general practice or training (this can be your extended
non-general practice community skills term *)
settings
· 18 months general practice
community training (3 x 6-month
terms) with at least 12 months in
a rural MMM3-7 location

You can:

9 apply for up to 12 months of recognition of prior learning and experience for hospital training time
pending your experience

9 focus on key clinical special interest area/s during your training

9 undertake your training terms in an order that suits you once your first hospital year requirement
has been met. A few exceptions apply*

*Extended skills in community-based general practice or community-based non-general practice settings are required to be
completed after community-based general practice training has been completed. Core emergency training can be undertaken
at any stage after the first hospital year except for doctors pursuing emergency medicine as their chosen discipline. In this
instance, core emergency medicine must be completed prior to the Additional Rural Skills Training term.

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Fellowship examinations
During your training you’ll sit Fellowship exams. To be eligible to sit, you’ll need to have met your training
and education requirements and have completed a minimum of two years of training, including your second
general practice training term.

Exams are held twice a year and include:

– Applied Knowledge Test (written multiple choice)

– Key Feature Problem (written multiple choice)

– Clinical Competency Exam (practical) – can only be completed following successful completion of the
AKT and KFP.

Fees apply. For more information, see the AGPT Registrar Training Handbook.

Part-time training
You’re welcome to undertake your training part-time. You’ll need to work at least 14.5 hours per week, over at
least two days. For full details about part-time training requirements see the AGPT Registrar Handbook.

Leave
You can access several types of leave on the AGPT Program. This includes sick leave, carers leave and
annual leave, as well as up to 26 weeks leave for other reasons. This is explained further in the AGPT
Registrar Handbook.

I was drawn into general practice because I

wanted to empower people to be healthier...
I’ve grown a lot in this job in the last year with
the amount of variety that we can see. You
kind of have to adapt pretty quickly and that
encourages a strong culture for learning.
Dr Ben Bambery
Rural GP Registrar - Batchelor, NT

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Hospital training and readiness for community

general practice training
The first year of the AGPT Program is hospital-based. This ensures you’ve met the necessary competencies
to enter a general practice setting.

· These requirements don’t have to be met before you apply or commence training. They can be met
during your hospital training year.

· If you’ve already met some or all of these requirements, you might be able to reduce your training
time and apply for recognition of prior learning and experience.

Hospital experience
To enter a community-based general practice term, you’ll need to have satisfactorily completed:

· a minimum of 104 weeks of hospital work in an accredited Australian or New Zealand hospital of which
52 weeks must be worked at a PGY2 or higher level (generally post-general registration), with evidence of
education, assessment and feedback.

· This experience needs to have been within ten years of starting your first general practice term.
· Where clinical terms are more than 5 years old or lack the range and/or depth of experience as
expected in the AMC PGY2 certification, further clinical experience may be necessary prior to starting
your first community general practice term

· the paediatric competency (outlined overleaf).

If you have AMC PGY2 certification:

· The Australian Medical Council (AMC) postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) certificate (including any combination
of experiences that meets the AMC requirements) is sufficient to demonstrate the hospital experience
has been met.

· You’ll also need to demonstrate you’ve met the paediatric competency.

If you don’t have AMC PGY2 certification:

· You’ll need general registration and a further 12 months of accredited supervised clinical hospital
rotations (including any hospital allocated general practice rotations) at PGY2 and above, with evidence
of education, assessment and feedback with satisfactory performance. This experience will also need to
meet recency requirements.

· You’ll also need to demonstrate you’ve met the paediatric competency.

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Paediatric competency requirement

There are several ways that you can demonstrate you’ve met the paediatric competency requirement within
five years prior to starting in your first general practice training term. This may include time spent working in:

· a paediatric term/s (classified as including acute and critical illness care and undifferentiated care)

· an accredited mixed (adult/paediatric) emergency department

· a combination of paediatric, mixed emergency and/or general practice rotations

· completion of the Sydney Child Health Program, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Child Health
at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, in addition to experience in paediatric, mixed emergency and/
or general practice rotation/s.

· Further details about how you can meet the paediatric competency, including evidence required,
is available in the AGPT Hospital & Paediatric Competency Requirements document.

· Please contact us on becomeagp@racgp.org.au if you have any queries

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Recognition of prior learning and experience

If you’ve gained broad hospital experience after your intern year, you may be able to get some of that
experience counted towards your AGPT Program time. Applying for Recognition of prior learning and
experience (RPLE) is optional.

· The maximum amount of RPLE available is 52 calendar weeks (1 year) and can be applied to hospital
experience. RPLE is not available for community based general practice terms.

· To be eligible to apply, you’ll need to have completed at least 104 weeks (2 years) full-time equivalent of
hospital-based work in Australia or New Zealand by the commencement of training, at least 52 weeks of
which was worked at a level above intern level (usually post-general registration) within the last ten years.
If your experience was between 5–10 years ago, you may be asked to provide additional evidence of how
you have maintained your skills during that time.

· When assessing applications for RPLE, we’ll consider whether your hospital training and experience was
relevant to general practice, showed variety and breadth across components of the RACGP Curriculum
and syllabus, and was completed successfully. We won’t count more than 26 weeks in a 52-week period if
it has been spent in one discipline, with the exception of emergency medicine.

· If you’re interested in applying for

RPLE, you’re encouraged to start
collecting the relevant paperwork as
early as possible. This paperwork will
be needed shortly after you accept an
offer to assess your general practice
term readiness.

· See the AGPT Registrar Training

Handbook for more information about
RPLE or contact us on becomeagp@
racgp.org.au for assistance.

Basic life support training

You’re required to complete a BLS course in the 12 months before starting your first general practice
term, and the course must meet RACGP criteria. For more information refer to the Basic life support and
advanced life support guide.

We recommend you keep your BLS certification current throughout your training as you’ll need to complete
BLS training in the 12 months prior to applying for Fellowship.

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General practice training (18 months)

General practice placements generally begin either in your second year of training after you have completed
your 12 months hospital training, or in your first year of training if you have obtained RPLE.

You’re required to complete three general practice training terms (18 months FTE) as part of your core
vocational training requirements. To help ensure you have exposure to a diverse range of patient populations
and presentations, most GP registrars will be expected to have at least two different supervisors and work
under two different business models.

General practice placements process

Prior to each training term you’ll be asked to advise your training intentions for that term. If you’re planning to enter
a general practice term, you’ll participate in the general practice placements process managed by the RACGP.

The placement process is designed to enable flexibility and choice for both you and practices. It takes into
consideration your preferences, personal circumstances, training needs and program commitments, as well as
the primary healthcare needs of communities. Where you train will also depend on your training pathway and
region, explained in further detail later in this guide.

All training is undertaken in RACGP accredited facilities.

The application and selection process for entry into the AGPT Program is separate to the process for
securing general practice placements. Your performance in the AGPT selection process is not shared
with training facilities.

In-practice employment and supervision

During a general practice term, you’ll benefit
from advice and support, one-on-one teaching,
supervision, feedback and assessment from
experienced general practice supervisors and
medical educators.

Support, teaching and supervision are often

provided by a team which includes your
supervisor, other GPs and practice staff.
You’ll be provided with local information and,
particularly in rural areas, an introduction to
community groups. If required, there is support
for your family.

While in the program, you’ll be employed as an

employee of the training site where you work,
or be working under a government-supported
single-employer model. Your employment
contract will be required to meet the National
Terms and Conditions for the Employment of
Registrars (NTCER).

The NTCER outlines the minimum employment

conditions that practices must meet, including
pay rates and leave allowances.

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Extended skills (six months)

The extended skills term gives you an opportunity to either extend your skills in community general practice
or pursue an area of interest relevant to general practice in a hospital or non-GP community setting.

The breadth of extended skills options is extensive and could include for example, Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander health, palliative care, sports medicine, sexual health, skin cancer medicine or one of many
other special interest areas. You can also undertake an approved academic post in this term.

If you’re working towards the Rural Generalist Fellowship, you can complete the core emergency medicine
component of your training as your extended skills training or consolidate your advanced skill.

You’ll receive a list of available extended skills posts after you join the training program and can discuss with
your medical educator which would be most beneficial for your learning and training journey.

When can you undertake your extended skills term?

This depends on the type of post:

· Extended skills training in a hospital setting can be undertaken at any stage of training.

· In non-general practice settings (eg sexual health clinic), depending on the post, you’ll be granted approval
after successfully completing at least your first general practice training term. In some instances, you’ll
need to first complete at least two or three general practice training terms.

· In general practice settings, an extended skills training post can only be undertaken once you’ve
successfully completed all three general practice training terms.

Special interests in action:

Meet Dr Lizzie Elliot
MBBS, FRACGP, JCCA, DipDHM (SPUMS),
AdvCert DHM (ANZCA)
Based in Hobart, Lizzie’s specialist
interests in travel, expedition, and
hyperbaric and diving medicine, have
taken her to the ends of the earth – the
Arctic and Antarctic (and more).

She currently divides her time between

the Department of Diving and Hyperbaric
Medicine in Royal Hobart Hospital as a
consultant and supervisor of registrar
training, and as a GP in a suburban
practice.

Lizzie’s week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Hospital and Half day hospital Study day In clinic Hospital
on-call and half day clinic

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Rural Generalist Fellowship

As part of your training on the AGPT program, you can choose to extend your scope of practice
by pursuing the Rural Generalist Fellowship.

What’s a rural generalist?

A rural generalist is a rural GP who is working to an extended scope of practice with skill sets informed by the
needs of the community they serve. Their skills encompass comprehensive general practice and emergency
care and required components of other non-GP specialist care in hospital and community settings.

The extra skills gained as part of the Rural Generalist Fellowship help give patients more local options for
accessing safe and comprehensive care in Australia’s rural, remote and very remote communities.

Meet Rural Generalist,

Dr Elyse Marx
Elyse first became aware of rural
generalists and the important role
they play in rural communities as a
medical student. She’s now a rural
generalist specialising in anaesthesia in
Murray Bridge, South Australia, a small
community one hour east of Adelaide.

I work in the practice as a GP, I work in the

hospital as an ED doctor and do everything
else that being a Rural Generalist entails.
I’m doing everything I could be doing and if
I hadn’t headed down this route I wouldn’t
have reached this point. In the country you’ve
got to work together. It’s definitely not a solo
job, it’s all together as a team.
Dr Sam Patterson
Rural Generalist - Katanning, WA

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How do you become a Rural Generalist?

You can enrol in the Rural Generalist Fellowship:

· on entry in your application onto the AGPT Program

· during your training as a GP registrar

· after you have become a GP Fellow.

If you choose to train towards rural generalism on the AGPT Program, you’ll train concurrently towards
achieving RACGP Fellowship (FRACGP) and RACGP Rural Generalist Fellowship (FRACGP-RG).

Your training will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need as a rural generalist, at the same time,
give you the flexibility to adapt your training if your plans change.

Your tailored training will consist of:

· 12 months of hospital training

· 12 months additional rural skills

training (in a discipline of your choice)

· 6 months of core emergency medicine

training (which can be your extended
skills term)

· 18 months of community general

practice training (12 months of which
will need to be in a rural MMM3-7
location)

You may be able to reduce your training time by up to 12 months if you have previous hospital-based
experience.

In addition to sitting RACGP Fellowship exams, you’ll need to sit assessments for your additional rural skills
training (ARST). These will vary in format and cost depending on your chosen discipline/s.

With the RACGP, you can:

· pursue the Rural Generalist Fellowship on either the rural or general pathway

· train part-time

· design your training to suit you

· have choice around training locations

· apply for region and pathway priority preferencing on entry into the program

· opt out of rural generalist training anytime if your training plans change.

Find out more on our website or contact us to arrange a one-on-one chat with our rural team.

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Disciplines
With a diverse range of clinical areas to choose from, and more than 350 accredited posts available, you’ll
be spoilt for choice. If there isn’t a post in a particular location or skill that you are looking for, let us know as
we’re constantly on the look-out for new training opportunities.

· Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

· academic post

· adult internal medicine

· anaesthesia

· child health/paediatrics

· emergency medicine

· medical education

· mental health

· obstetrics

· pain management

· palliative care

· population health

· small town rural general practice

· surgery.

You can also apply for other additional skills, which will be considered on application to the RACGP as part of
an individually designed program. Some of the individualised curricula completed by previous rural generalist
trainees include remote medicine, aged care, public health, and more.

You can find a list of our currently accredited sites on our website.

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Training opportunities
The AGPT Program offers a unique opportunity to develop your capabilities, expand your
scope of practice and explore existing or new interests in a supervised and supported setting.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Training in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health training post is an important opportunity
to develop your skills as a holistic and community-minded practitioner.

Generally, you will undertake this training in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
(ACCHS).These are primary healthcare services initiated and operated by the local Aboriginal
community to deliver culturally and clinically appropriate comprehensive healthcare to the local
community. The RACGP has more than 175 accredited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
training sites across Australia.

In recognition that the medical profession has a key role to play in improving the quality of health
services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, during your training you will undertake
cultural awareness education and cultural safety training.

Benefits of training in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

There are many benefits to undertaking part of your general practice training in an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander health training post, including:

· gaining a better understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health that can then be applied
in an ACCHS or a mainstream general practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

· being part of a team that delivers holistic health care

· understanding the disparities in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health status, and why it is
important to close the gap.

Meet Dr Ben Bambery

Ben moved from Victoria to the
Northern Territory to pursue his
passion for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander health. His desire to
empower people to lead healthier
lives and prevent illnesses is what
drew Ben to general practice.
Learn more about his Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander health
training experience.

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Academic and research

During your training with the RACGP, you’ll develop the research literacy and evidence-based decision-making
skills that are essential skills for GPs. If you’re interested in furthering your skills in academic general practice,
there are several opportunities available to pursue this during your training.

Academic posts
An academic post is a training term where you learn research and medical education skills in a placement with a
university department.

There are 20 academic posts available every year. This includes three specialised posts, the AIDA Post
offered to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander general practice registrar, the AJGP Post, which incorporates
a standard academic post with additional editing work and the PhD Post for registrars completing a PhD
alongside training.

An academic post is a 12-month (0.5 FTE) training term undertaken within a Department of General Practice,
or equivalent, at a university. Concurrent to an academic post you also undertake a clinical placement as
part of your training on the AGPT Program.

In addition to building your skills in academia and research, in an academic post you participate in teaching
activities, enjoy RACGP-funded registration, flights and accommodation to selected national conferences,
network with other GPs in training and GP researchers/academic GPs, access professional development and
research funding and benefit from enhanced job opportunities.

For more information, visit the AGPT Academic Post Program webpage.

Meet some of our

academic post
GP registrars
Hear first-hand what it’s like
undertaking an academic post
including why they chose the
post and how they’ve benefited
from the experience.

Registrar Medical Educator posts

Registrar Medical Educator posts can be undertaken as your extended skills. This is a part-time post
undertaken concurrently with a clinical term. As a Registrar Medical Educator, you’re employed by RACGP to
work with medical educator teams to contribute to the delivery of education to registrars.

Intercalated PhD pathways

The RACGP supports registrars to complete a doctorate alongside general practice training on a case-by-
case basis. If you’re currently enrolled in or intending to enrol in a PhD, contact gpedresearch@racgp.org.au
for support and guidance.

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Rural general practice training

Going rural for all or part of your training is an excellent way to build your scope of practice within a
supported and supervised setting. In addition, you’ll:

· make a real difference to a community, even if it is for a short time

· build and broaden your skills and expertise in key clinical areas

· benefit from being part of a collegiate team of doctors, nurses and other health professionals

· enjoy being part of a smaller community and the perks of country living.

If you’re on the rural pathway, you’ll undertake all of your general practice training in rural area. If you train on
the general pathway, you still have the option to train in a rural location for all or part of your training.

Meet Dr Corrine Fulford

Originally from a semi-rural area
close to Sydney, Corinne works
as a GP part-time in the medium
sized town of Parkes and part-
time as an RACGP medical
educator. Find out more about
what she enjoys about being a
rural GP and the connections
she’s been able to make with the
local community.

Rural registrar support

During your training, you’ll be
supported by a dedicated local
program team that are highly skilled
and well versed in the training
pathways. This includes experienced
rural medical educators who are rural
GPs and rural generalists. They’ll work
with you to develop training plans to
help you reach your career goals.

As our training is delivered by regional

teams, you’ll be supported by people
who know your region and understand
the environment in which you live,
work and train.

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Remote training opportunities

If you’ve got a taste for adventure, you might like to undertake your training in a remote location.

There are several benefits to training in a remote setting:

· build your skills through the breadth and depth of clinical experiences presented in rural and remote
settings

· experience diverse primary health contexts across Australia

· receive greater supervisor engagement than in a traditional training term

· be supported with generous placement incentives to support your training term/relocation, ranging up to
$45,000 per six-month term.

· make a positive impact in underserved communities.

What to expect
During your remote training term, you’ll have a dedicated off-site supervisor who will provide you with real-
time clinical support and education via phone and video conference. You’ll also continue to be supported by
your RACGP training team, including the remote supervision team.

You’ll also have access to significant financial supports which can be used towards respite travel, rental
accommodation, schooling and childcare, education, internet and other expenses.

See our website for currently accredited remote locations or contact us for more information.

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Registrar support
As an RACGP AGPT Program trainee, you’ll be supported every step of your
journey by a dedicated clinical, education and administration team.

Personalised
training
support
One-on-one
Diverse
medical
training
educator
opportunities
guidance

High quality
Paid out
education
of practice
and exam
education
preparation

Dedicated
Flexible
in-practice
training
supervision
options
and teaching
Financial
supports and
subsidies

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Priority preferencing and supports

We’re committed to maintaining and supporting the training pipeline for rural doctors, rural
generalists, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors and Australian Defence Force doctors.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors

Supported by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Faculty and dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander GP training team, as an Aboriginal and Torres Islander doctor, your tailored journey will include:

· support during the selection process

· guaranteed choice of pathway and region if you successfully progress through the selection process

· connection with GP mentors, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars and peers

· customised webinars, workshops, guidelines and resources

· participation in the Yagila Wadamba Support Program – a bi-annual two-day workshop focusing on exam
performance and other key areas of general practice training

· tailored Fellowship examination support.

Rural Generalists
If you’re a doctor currently enrolled with your state Rural Generalist Coordination Unit at the time of application
to the AGPT Program, you’re guaranteed your choice of pathway and region if you successfully progress
through the selection process.

Doctors who nominate as their first preference in a RACGP

identified area of need as listed below
If you nominate one of the following as your first preference, if you successfully progress through the selection
process, you’re guaranteed a position in that pathway and region.

· Northern Territory – rural and general pathway

· New South Wales - New England/Northwest subregion – rural and general pathway

· New South Wales - all regions - rural pathway

· North West Queensland – rural and general pathway

· South Australia – rural pathway

· Tasmania – rural pathway

· Victoria – Rural North East Victoria subregion – rural pathway

· Western Australia – rural pathway

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Doctors with a rural background

If you’re a doctor with a current or previous rural connection in South Eastern Queensland or rural Victorian
subregions (North West, South West and South East) you can apply for priority preferencing. If you nominate of
one these areas as your first preference and you have a previous or current rural connection with the area, you’ll
be guaranteed a rural pathway training offer in this region/subregion if you successfully progress through the
selection process.

Doctors who preference composite pathways

If you’re interested in undertaking a rural rotation in an identified region of need, and you preference a general
composite pathway as your first preference, you’re guaranteed your preferred general composite pathway
training offer if you successfully progress through the selection process.

Australian Defence Force doctors

We understand that ADF doctors require flexibility during your training. If you successfully progress through the
selection process, you’ll receive priority region and pathway preferencing and be supported by our dedicated
ADF team.

See our website for more information about priority preferencing and contact us if you have any
queries on becomeagp@racgp.org.au.

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Financial supports
To support registrars training rurally, we offer a
9 All registrars training in rural areas can
number of financial subsidies that can be used
apply for financial support (including
across a wide range of areas such as relocation
general pathway registrars training rurally).
expenses, rent, travel, education and other areas.
9 Typically, the further ‘rural’ you go, the
The Australian Government also provides
higher the level of financial support.
incentive programs to support doctors working
and training rurally. 9 The amount of financial support can
be significant.
Contact us on becomeagp@racgp.org.au if you
require further information.

Where to find
Incentive What is it? out more
Registrar These payments are made to registrars for each six-month term they Click here.
support are training in a GP term in an MMM 2-7 location.
payments Payments can be used for registrar relocation, rental assistance,
travel and accommodation for non-mandatory education and training
activities, self-directed learning support, wellbeing and psychological
support, and learning materials.
Payments include: MMM 2: $1800, MMM 3–4: $3425, MMM 5: $4810,
MMM 6–7: $9250

Placement These are payments available to registrars who choose to train in a Click here.
incentives specific rural location/s for some or all of their training.
Payments range from $5,000 to $45,000 per 6-month term and can be
used for relocation, rent, childcare/schooling, training, respite travel,
internet connectivity.

HELP debt Under this scheme, eligible doctors can have their HELP fees eliminated Click here.
reduction for if they work in an MMM 3–5 location for the full length of their degree, or
rural doctors work in an MMM 6–7 location for half of the length of their degree.

Workforce The WIP is accessible by AGPT registrars who provide a minimum Click here.
Incentive amount of eligible primary care services in MMM 3–7 locations.
Program Incentives are based on a sliding scale according to remoteness
(WIP) and how long you spend in a particular location based on its local
classification (MMM).
Most payments commence from year two onwards and range from
$4500 up to $60,000 depending on duration and MMM classification.

Rural Under this program, GP registrars who have completed additional rural Click here.
Procedural skills training with the RACGP and provide rural procedural services
Grants can apply for grants of up to $32,000. This can contribute towards the
Program cost of attending continuing professional development to maintain
(RPGP) or increase procedural and emergency medicine skills (including
emergency mental health).

Region There may be additional incentives for doctors to train in a particular Click here.
specific region. Contact us on becomeagp@racgp.org.au to find out more.
incentives

For more information on financial supports visit our website.

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“Being a general practitioner offers continuity of care. I think that’s

the most rewarding part of the role and feeling like I’m part of the
community.”

Dr Javed Badyari
Rural Pathway Registrar, Northern Territory

Are you interested in

training in the NT?
See page 30 for details of
a new $20,000 grant for the
2026 intake.

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National Step 3
application and Pay selection fee, confirm
preferences and sit assessment

selection process If your application is deemed eligible,

you’ll be required to pay the selection
fee, confirm preferences and book in
for the selection assessment.
There are five key steps to applying
and becoming accepted into the
RACGP AGPT Program.

Step 1
Check your eligibility
Before applying for the AGPT Step 4
Program, you’ll need to check your
Accept an offer
eligibility using the RACGP AGPT
Whether you are made an offer,
eligibility and application guide.
and for which training pathway and
region and/or subregion, will depend
on many factors including meeting
eligibility criteria, performance in the
assessment, your training region and
pathway preferences (including if
you have priority preferencing) and
being able to meet the requirements
of training.

Step 2
Apply and nominate preferences
To apply, you’ll need to complete the
online application form during the
application period at www.racgp.
org.au/agpt, providing the relevant
supporting documentation and
nominating your training pathway,
region and, where applicable,
Step 5
subregion preferences. Prepare for training
After accepting an offer, you’ll be asked
to complete a series of induction and
orientation modules to help us start
planning your GP training journey.

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Step 1: Check your eligibility

Before applying for the AGPT Program, you’ll need to check your eligibility, against the criteria outlined in the
AGPT Application and Eligibility Handbook. You’ll also find information for doctors who completed their
primary medical qualification overseas, are on a visa, or were not an Australian citizen or permanent resident
at the time of starting their Australian medical degree.

If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria for the AGPT Program, you may be eligible for the RACGP Fellowship
Support Program. Please contact us for more information.

9 You can find key application and selection dates on our website.

9 It’s no longer a requirement for doctors on temporary visa subclass TSS 482, 485, 820, 491 or 494
to provide evidence of an application for permanent residency. However, doctors will be required to
obtain permanent residency by the completion of training or they will be withdrawn from the training
program and Fellowship withheld.

9 See full eligibility criteria and application requirements in the AGPT Application and Eligibility
Handbook.

Step 2: Apply
To apply, you’ll need to complete the online application form at www.racgp.org.au/agpt during the
application intake period.

In your application, you will be asked to:

· nominate up to six training region and pathway combinations. If your preferred region has subregions,
you’ll be asked to preference these at the same time.
· provide supporting documentation
· indicate if you would like to apply for the Rural Generalist Fellowship.

There have been some changes to the AGPT application for the 2026 intake. The following are no
longer required:

9 referees

9 evidence of applications for permanent residency for doctors on eligible visa types (as outlined
above).

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Step 3: Pay selection fee, confirm preferences and sit assessment

If you’re deemed eligible for the AGPT Program, you’ll be invited to participate in the selection process.
You’ll be asked to book and pay $190 to book and sit the selection assessment, and confirm your
training preferences.

Confirming your preferences

After the eligibility process is complete and prior to sitting the selection assessment, you’ll be able to access
a list of training places for each pathway and region, and see the number of eligible applicants who have
nominated a preference for these pathways and regions. If you choose to, you can change your preferences.

Selection assessment
Doctors applying for the 2026 AGPT Program are required to sit a selection assessment in the form of an
online Situational Judgment Test (SJT).

In the test, you’ll be presented with hypothetical scenarios reflective of situations. Some scenarios will
require a typed response and some will require you to record a video response.

A variety of dates/times will be provided to allow you to select a time that suits your schedule. As the test
is online, it can be sat anywhere within Australia or internationally. You will need access to a computer with
video and audio capabilities and reliable internet.

Detailed information, including dates and assessment preparation resources, will be available on our website
prior to applications opening.

Step 4: Accept your offer

On conclusion of the selection process, you’ll be notified of the outcome by email. If you’re successful in
being made an offer, you’ll be asked to pay a $500 application fee. You’ll need to pay and accept your offer
within the deadline specified.

The determination of offers will depend on many factors including:

· meeting eligibility criteria

· your performance in the selection assessment
· your training region and pathway preferences (including if you have priority preferencing)
· being able to meet the requirements of training.

If you don’t receive a training offer during this intake, we’ll provide you with information about next steps.
This will include whether you’re eligible to express your interest in any remaining training positions and any
future intakes.

Step 5: Getting started on GP training

If you’re successful in being offered a training place and you accept the offer, you’ll be asked to complete a
series of activities designed to help us get your GP training journey started.

Orientation and induction modules

You’ll need to set aside two to three hours to complete the orientation and induction modules and be
required to complete information about your previous hospital experience, training intentions and registration
details. You’ll be asked to submit a current CV, clinical supervisor junior doctor assessments completed
during hospital terms and if available, a letter from the hospital confirming the terms you have completed
since commencing internship.

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Induction Training Advisory meeting

Shortly after accepting a training offer, you’ll be asked to book in to attend a 30-minute induction meeting to
start discussing your training plans.

Placement confirmation
You’ll also be asked to participate in a placement confirmation process to advise what type of term you plan
to go into, such as a hospital or general practice term.

· If you’re planning to enter a hospital term, you’ll need to secure this placement separately through the
hospital employment process in time for the start of the training year.

· If you’re planning to enter a general practice term, you’ll need to have met the RACGP’s readiness for
general practice term requirements.

You’ll receive further details about the placement confirmation process after after accepting an offer.

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Training locations
From Broome to Brisbane, with the RACGP you can train almost anywhere in Australia.

In your AGPT Program application, you’ll be asked to nominate up to six pathway/training location
preferences. The number of training places vary by pathway and region.

Pathways
There are two training pathways on the RACGP AGPT Program – general or rural pathway. Your training is
the same on each pathway – the only difference is where you undertake your training. It’s important to note
that not all regions and subregions offer general and rural pathway positions.

General pathway Rural pathway

Non-composite Composite On the rural pathway, you’ll undertake

your community general practice
training in rural or remote areas.
On the general pathway, you can On the general composite pathway,
undertake your training in metropolitan, you’ll undertake six months full-time Rural areas are those classified
rural or remote areas. You’re also equivalent of your community general by the Modified Monash Model
required to undertake at least 12 practice training in a rural area in one of as MMM2-7. You can see what
months of your training time in: the following regions of need: locations are rural for each region on
the following pages of this guide.
· an outer metropolitan location or · New England/Northwest NSW
If you have a previous rural
· a rural location or · Northern Territory
connection, you may be eligible to
· a non-capital city location or · North Western QLD apply for priority region preferencing
· an Aboriginal and Torres Strait · Murrumbidgee (NSW) (see page 18).
Islander health training post. If you’re a doctor who completed
· Western NSW
You can do two six-month periods in your primary medical qualification
You can choose to undertake the overseas or you were not a
these locations.
remainder of your community-based permanent resident at the time of
Doctors affected by the 10-year general practice training anywhere in starting medical school in Australia,
moratorium are unable to apply for the your home training region or subregion. you’re affected by the 10-year
general pathway. moratorium and can only undertake
If you nominate a composite pathway
as first preference and successfully your community general practice
progress through selection, you’re training in a rural area.
guaranteed a training offer. See our 10-year moratorium page
Find out more in the following pages. for more information.

You can choose to pursue the Rural Generalist Fellowship on any pathway.

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My first day at Parkes working as a GP was quite unexpected... I had

so many patients ask me when I arrived “So Doc, how long are you
staying? We’re so excited to have you in town.” Which is a response
that’s, I think, quite unique to rural areas. I didn’t expect how
welcomed I’d feel moving out here and how easy it was to become
integrated into a completely new space of people.
Dr Corinne Fulford
Rural GP

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Training regions
Across Australia there are 10 different training regions to choose from, each offering a diverse range of
training opportunities.

Within some training regions (and subregions), there may be specific training location commitments that
you’ll need to meet. These training location commitments will apply for the duration of your training.

You can find out more about these requirements on the following pages and on our website.

Northern
Territory
North Western
Queensland

Western Australia
South
Eastern
South Australia Queensland

North
Western NSW Eastern
and ACT NSW

Lower
Eastern
Victoria NSW
Please note: Maps are subject to change.

Tasmania

Transfers
The ability to transfer between training regions or pathways depends on your pathway and location transfer
reason/s.

· General pathway registrars can undertake a rural rotation within or outside their allocated training region
at any time.

· Current ACRRM registrars can request a transfer from ACRRM to the RACGP.

· Other transfer requests require an application supported by evidence of extenuating and unforeseen
circumstances that justify a transfer. The RACGP will provide individual case management support to the
registrar who requests a transfer to optimise the outcome for the registrar, whether the request to transfer
is granted or denied.

For more information about transfers, see the AGPT Registrar Training Handbook.

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Training places–2026 first intake

Details of training places available within each pathway, region (and where applicable, subregion), will be
available on our website prior to application intake/s.

You can find maps and details of training location commitments for each region located on the following pages.

Region Subregions Rural General General

pathway pathway composite
Northern Territory –   –
South Australia –   –
Western Australia –   –
Tasmania –  – –
Victoria Metro East Victoria –  
Metro West Victoria –  
Metro and Rural South West Victoria   –
Rural South East Victoria  – –
Rural North West Victoria  – –
Rural North East Victoria  – –
South Eastern –   
Queensland
North Western –
  –
Queensland
Lower Eastern NSW Central, Eastern and South Western Sydney –  
South Eastern NSW   –
North Eastern NSW Hunter, Manning and Central Coast   –
Nepean, Western and Northern Sydney –  
New England/Northwest   –
North Coast   –
Western NSW Murrumbidgee and ACT   –
and ACT
Western NSW  – –
Places are subject to change

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Explore our training regions

Northern Territory training region
General practice training in the Northern Territory is highly rewarding,
adventurous and unlike anywhere else in Australia. Home to natural
wonders, such as Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and the Kakadu National Park, you will
be able to use your rural GP skillset to make a real difference to the health
of local communities.

Training location commitment

· Rural pathway: You’ll undertake all of your general practice community training in rural MMM2-7 Northern
Territory locations, with at least six months in an MMM6-7 location.

· General pathway: You’ll undertake all of your general practice community training in rural MMM2-7
Northern Territory locations, with at least six months in an MMM6-7 location.

Visit our website for more information about training in the Northern Territory.

Tiwi Islands New $20,000

Darwin and Palmerston Nhulunbuy
NT grant for
2026 intake
All 2026 AGPT Applicants
Groote Eylandt who accept a NT general
Katherine
or rural pathway training
offer will receive $20,000
paid in installments on
completion of their first two
community-based general
practice terms in the NT.
See our website for more
information.

MMM2 LOCATION
MMM6-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Health Training
Opportunities
Alice Springs

Y
Please note: Not all training locations
Please note: not all training locations
are shown on this map. Please visit our
are shown on this map. Please visit website for more information.
our website for more information.

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Tasmania training region

Tasmania is a captivating and diverse region of awe-inspiring scenery,
exotic wildlife and rich history, combining adventure with tranquillity. One
of the world’s largest islands, it is also known for having the cleanest air
on the planet.

The entire state of Tasmania is classified as rural for GP training

purposes. This means you can enjoy the benefits of a rural pathway while
also having access to bustling cultural centres, such as Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.

Training location commitment

· Rural pathway: You’ll undertake all of your general practice community training in rural MMM2-7
Tasmanian locations.

Visit our website for more information about training in Tasmania.

Burnie George Town

Devonport

Deloraine
Launceston

Swansea

Hobart
TASMANIA MMM2-7 LOCATION
MMM2-7 Aboriginal
LOCATION and Torres Strait Huonville
Islander Health Training
Aboriginal and Torres
Opportunities
Strait Islander Health
Training Opportunities
Please note: Not all training locations
Please note:
arenot all training
shown locations
on this map. Please visit our
are shown website
on this for
map. Please
more visit
information.
our website for more information.

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South Australia training region

Home to 1.8 million people, South Australia is well known for its
vineyards and for having the most accessible outback in Australia, the
Flinders Ranges. In addition to the capital city, Adelaide, large regional
areas include Mount Gambier in the state’s southeast and Whyalla, Port
Lincoln and Port Augusta on the Eyre Peninsula.

Training location commitment

General pathway: If you’re training in the general pathway, you will undertake a minimum of 12 calendar
months in an outer metropolitan or rural (MMM2-7) South Australian location, or an approved Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander health post, during your extended skills or general practice community training.

Rural pathway: If you’re training in the rural pathway, you will undertake all of your general practice
community training in rural MMM2-7 South Australian locations. A minimum 12 calendar months of this
time must be spent in an outer rural location.

Visit our website for more information about training in South Australia.

Port Augusta
Whyalla
Port Pirie

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Kadina Clare Renmark

INNER METRO Cummins
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Tumby Bay Berri
INNER METRO OUTER METRO Gawler Tanunda
Port Lincoln
OUTER METRO INNER RURAL Adelaide
INNER RURAL OUTER RURAL
OUTER RURAL Aldinga Murray Bridge
MMM1 LOCATION Victor Harbor
MMM1 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION Kangaroo Island
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Aboriginal and Torres
Islander Health Training
Strait Islander Health
Opportunities
Training Opportunities Naracoorte
Please note: not all training locations
are shown on this map. Please visit
our website forPlease note: Not all training locations
more information. Mount Gambier
are shown on this map. Please visit our
website for more information.

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Western Australia training region

The largest state in Australia, Western Australia, has a unique and varied
landscape of farmlands, woodlands, white sand beaches and outback
plains. Western Australia provides endless opportunities for you to develop
your career and skills in diverse environments and communities.

Training location commitment

General pathway: If you’re training in the general pathway, you will undertake a minimum of 12
calendar months in an outer metropolitan or rural (MMM2-7) Western Australian location, or an
approved Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health post, during your extended skills or general practice
community training.

Rural pathway: If you’re training in the rural pathway, you will undertake all of your general practice
community GP training in rural MMM2-7 Western Australian locations.

In Western Australia, if you are a PGY3 or below in the year that you enter the AGPT Program, you are expected
to start in your hospital training time year and enter community general practice in your second year of the
AGPT Program. Exceptions to this are available on application. If you are PGY4 or above, and you meet the
hospital experience required for recognition of prior learning and experience (RPLE), you can apply for RPLE to
start your first year of the AGPT Program in community general practice in a recognised area of need.

Visit our website for more information about training in Western Australia.

Kununurra

Derby
PEEL REGION Broome
MMM1 GENERAL PATHWAY LOCATIONS ONLY

Greenfields
Mandurah
Halls Head
Port Hedland
Falcon Ravenswood Karratha

Pinjarra Newman
Dawesville
Carnarvon
Warburton

Kalbarri
Geraldton

Kalgoorlie

Perth and surrounds York

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Bunbury Narrogin
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Busselton
MMM1 LOCATION
Esperance MMM2-7 LOCATION
MMM1 LOCATION Margaret River
Aboriginal and Torres
MMM2-7 LOCATION Albany Strait Islander Health
Please note: Not all training locations Training Opportunities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Health Training are shown on this map. Please visit our
Please note: not all training
Opportunities website for more information. locations are shown on this map.
Please visit our website for more
information.

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Victoria training region

Victoria is marked by mountains, national parks, wineries and stunning
beaches. In addition to its natural wonders, such as the Great Ocean
Road, you will enjoy training in a state that is renowned for its vibrant,
culturally diverse food and entertainment scene.

Training location commitment

General pathway: If you’re training in the general pathway, you will
undertake a minimum of 12 calendar months in an outer metropolitan or rural (MMM2-7) location, or an
approved Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health post, during your extended skills or general practice
community training within your allocated subregion or a rural Victorian location.

General pathway - composite - Metro East/Metro West: If you’re training in a general pathway composite
position, you’ll undertake six months FTE of your general practice community training in your choice of
region on our composite pathway rotation list. Remaining general practice terms will be undertaken in
your home subregion (Metro East or Metro West as allocated at the time of offer). You’ll also need to
meet the AGPT Training Location Commitments (see page 26).

Rural pathway: If you’re training in the rural pathway, you will undertake all of your general practice
community training in rural MMM2-7 locations within your allocated subregion.

During the application process, you’ll be able to nominate your subregion preferences which will be
considered as part of the offer determination process (see page 23).

You can explore the Victorian subregions in more detail in the following pages.

VICTORIA MURRAY RIVER

METRO EAST VICTORIA MMM1 LOCATION
METRO WEST VICTORIA MMM2-7 LOCATION
METRO AMD RURAL SOUTH WEST VICTORIA
METRO EAST VICTORIA
Mildura RURAL SOUTH EAST VICTORIA Please note: Not all trainingMETRO
locations
WEST VICTORIA
RURAL NORTH WEST VICTORIA are shown on this map. Please visit
METRO AND RURAL SOUTH WEST
RURAL NORTH EAST VICTORIA RURAL SOUTH EAST VICTORIA
our website for more information.
RURAL NORTH WEST VICTORIA
RURAL NORTH EAST VICTORIA

MURRAY RIVER
Swan Hill MMM1 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION

Please note: not all training locations

are shown on this map. Please visit
our website for more information.
Echuca/Moama Albury Wodonga
Wangaratta
Kyabram
Horsham
Shepparton
Bendigo

Seymour
Ballarat Kilmore
Hamilton
Whittlesea
Mallacoota
Melbourne
Warburton Bairnsdale
Sale
Geelong
Portland Mornington Peninsula
Warrnambool Torquay
Cowes

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Scoresby
Brighton Emerald

Mordialloc
Metro East Victoria subregion | Victoria training region
Dandenong

Cranbourne
Frankston Hurstbridge MMM1 LOCATION
Epping (East) Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Health Training
Mornington Opportunities
Banyule

Hawthorn Please note: Not all training locations

Nunawading are shown on this map. Please visit our
Sorrento St Kilda
Balnarring website for more information.
Scoresby
Brighton Emerald

Mordialloc
Dandenong
ORIA SUBREGION
Cranbourne
Frankston

ervice Mornington

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his map.
Sorrento Balnarring

METRO EAST VICTORIA SUBREGION

MMM1 LOCATION
Metro West Victoria subregion | Victoria training region
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
Training Opportunities
lease note: not all training MMM1 LOCATION
ocations are shown on this map.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Health Training Wallan
Opportunities

Please note: Not all training locations are Craigieburn

shown on this map. Please visit our website Sunbury Epping (West)
for more information. Tullamarine Broadmeadows

Taylors Lakes
Preston
Bacchus Marsh Essendon
Melton Clifton Hill
Deer Park Northcote
Sunshine
Footscray Fitzroy
Melbourne

Hoppers Crossing
Point Cook
Werribee

METRO WEST VICTORIA SUBREGION

MMM1 LOCATION
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Yarrawonga Rural North East Victoria subregion | Victoria training region
Albury/Wodonga
Cobram
Rutherglen
Wangaratta Beechworth Corryong
Kyabram Numurkah
Shepparton MURRAY RIVER
Tatura Benalla Myrtleford
Kialla MMM2-7 LOCATION
Bright Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Murchison Mount Beauty Health Training Opportunities
Euroa
Mansfield Falls Creek
Nagambie Mount Hotham
Corowa
Yarrawonga Albury/Wodonga
Seymour Cobram Please note: Not all training locations
Rutherglen
are shown on this map. Please visit
Wangaratta Beechworth Corryong our website for more information.
Kilmore Kyabram Numurkah
Mooroopna Shepparton
Tatura Benalla Myrtleford
Kialla
Murchison Bright Mount Beauty
Euroa
Mansfield Falls Creek
Nagambie Mount Hotham

Seymour

AST VICTORIA Kilmore

SUBREGION
METRO SOUTH WEST
MMM1 GENERAL PATHWAY LOCATIONS ONLY

ON
Service
Lara

Corio
Metro and Rural South West subregion | Victoria training region
North Geelong
RURAL NORTH EAST VICTORIA SUBREGION
Geelong
Highton East Geelong METRO SOUTH WEST
MMM1 GENERAL PATHWAY LOCATIONS ONLY
Belmont Leopold
Waurn Ponds
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres
Lara
Strait Islander Health
Training Opportunities Corio
North Geelong

Geelong
Highton East Geelong
Belmont Leopold
Hamilton Waurn Ponds

ng
sdale
Point Lonsdale
Lara

Bannockburn
Geelong
Portland Leopold Drysdale
Koroit Camperdown Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads Point Lonsdale
Port Fairy Terang Colac
Warrnambool Anglesea
Timboon
Lorne
MMM1 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Apollo Bay
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Health Training
RURAL AND METRO SOUTH WEST VICTORIA SUBREGION Opportunities

MMM1 LOCATION Please note: Not all training locations

MMM2-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres
are shown on this map. Please visit our
Strait Islander Health website for more information.
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Mallacoota

Orbost
Lakes Entrance
Rural Bairnsdale
South East Victoria subregion | Victoria training region
Maffra
Traralgon Sale
ul Neerim South Heyfield

gar Moe Morwell

Yarragon
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Mildura
Foster Whittlesea
Mallacoota
Yarra Glen
Orbost
Warburton Lakes Entrance
Bairnsdale
Maffra
Bunyip Traralgon Sale
T VICTORIA SUBREGION Tooradin
Drouin/Warragul Neerim South Heyfield
Swan Hill Trafalgar Moe Morwell
Koo Wee Rup Yarragon
Cowes Korumburra
Leongatha
Wonthaggi
Kerang Foster
Inverloch
ervice
Cohuna

MURRAY RIVER Moama

MMM2-7 LOCATION Echuca
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Please note: Not all training locations
RURAL Charlton
SOUTH
Islander EAST VICTORIA SUBREGION
Health Training are shown on this map. Please visit our
Opportunities website for more information.
Horsham
Maryborough

Stawell
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres
Bendigo
Ararat Strait Islander Health
Castlemaine
Rural North West
ClunesVictoria subregion | Victoria training region
Training Opportunities
Kyneton
Beaufort Creswick Woodend Romsey
Ballarat Daylesford
Trentham Gisborne
Mildura
Ballan Riddells Creek
T VICTORIA SUBREGION Maddingley

rvice
Swan Hill

MURRAY RIVER
Kerang MMM2-7 LOCATION
Cohuna
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Moama Islander Health Training
Echuca Opportunities
Charlton
Horsham Please note: Not all training locations
Maryborough are shown on this map. Please visit our
Stawell Bendigo website for more information.
Ararat
Castlemaine
Clunes Kyneton
Beaufort Creswick Woodend Romsey
Ballarat Daylesford
Trentham Gisborne
Ballan Riddells Creek
RURAL NORTH WEST VICTORIA SUBREGION Maddingley

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Queensland
Queensland offers an inspiring array of landscapes and opportunities
to further your GP career. With renowned beaches, mountains and the
Australian outback, this colourful state offers stunning natural beauty and
unforgettable potential training posts.

In Queensland you can choose to apply to train in two training regions:

South Eastern Queensland – general and rural pathway

North Western Queensland – general and rural pathway

You can find out more about Queensland on our website.

QUEENSLAND
NORTH WESTERN QUEENSLAND
SOUTH EASTERN QUEENSLAND

MMM1 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Weipa

Please note: Not all training locations

are shown on this map. Please visit our
website for more information.

Cairns
Atherton

Townsville

Mount Isa
Mackay

QUEEN
Rockhampton
Longreach Emerald NO
SOU
Bundaberg
Hervey Bay MM
MM
Gympie
Roma Sunshine Coast Please n
are show
our web
Toowoomba Brisbane
Goondiwindi Gold Coast

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South Eastern Queensland training region

The South Eastern Queensland training region stretches from the QLD-NSW border in the North, to Gympie in
the South, and Glenmorgan and Taroom in the west, offering a breadth of medical experience.

Training location commitment

· General pathway: If you’re training in the general pathway, you will undertake a minimum of 12 calendar
months in an outer metropolitan or rural (MMM2-7) South Eastern Queensland location, or an approved
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health post, during your extended skills or general practice
community training.

· General pathway - composite: If you’re training in a general pathway composite position, you’ll undertake
six months FTE of your general practice community training in your choice of region on our composite
pathway rotation list. Remaining general practice terms will be undertaken in South Eastern QLD. You’ll
also need to meet the AGPT Training Location Commitments (see page 26).

· Rural pathway: If you’re training in the rural pathway, you will undertake all of your general practice
community training in rural MMM2-7 South Eastern Queensland locations.

SUNSHINE COAST

Noosa Heads

Peregian Beach

Nambour
Maroochydore
Buderim Mooloolaba

Sippy Downs

Gympie Currimundi
Murgon
Southside Caloundra
Cooroy
Kingaroy
Yandina
Nanango
Chinchilla Maleny
Jandowae Beerwah Sunshine Coast
Kilcoy
Dalby Bribie Island
Tara
Crows Nest
Oakey Fernvale
Gatton Brisbane
Toowoomba Ipswich
Laidley
Cambooya Jimboomba
Clifton Beaudesert
Boonah Gold Coast
Allora Canungra
Warwick
Inglewood Killarney
Goondiwindi
Stanthorpe

SOUTH EASTERN QUEENSLAND

Please note: not all training MMM1 LOCATION
MMM1 LOCATION
locations are shown on this
MMM2-7 LOCATION
MMM2-7
map. Please visit ourLOCATION
website
Aboriginal and Torres
for more information.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Strait Islander Health
Islander Health Training Training Opportunities
Opportunities

Please note: Not all training locations

are shown on this map. Please visit our
website for more information.

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North Western Queensland training region

The North Western Queensland region extends from Maryborough, Mungindi, Roma and Surat in the south to
Thursday Island in the North.

Training location commitment

General pathway: You’ll undertake all of your general practice community training in rural MMM2-7 locations.

Rural pathway: You’ll undertake all of your general practice community training in rural MMM2-7 locations.

Saibai Island Murray Island

Boigu Island Badu Island
Thursday Island Dauan Island Warraber Island
Yorke Island Moa Island
Injinoo
Darnley Island Poruma Island
Mabuiag Island Horn Island
Yam Island
Weipa

Cooktown

Mossman Clifton Beach

Cairns Yarrabah
Mareeba Gordonvale
Atherton Babinda
Karumba Innisfail
Tully NORTH WESTERN QUEENSLAND
Croydon
Ingham Palm Island MMM2-7 LOCATION
NORTH WESTERN QUEENSLAND
Balgal Beach Magnetic Island Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Townsville Ayr Islander Health
MMM2-7 Training
LOCATION
Condon
Charters Towers Bowen Opportunities
Aboriginal and Torres
Airlie Beach Strait Islander Health
Mount Isa Collinsville Mount Pleasant
Cloncurry Training Opportunities
Mackay Please note: Not all training locations
Sarina
are shown on this map. Please visit our
website for more information.
Winton
Clermont Yeppoon
Rockhampton
Longreach Emerald Gladstone
Woorabinda
Biloela
Blackall Bargara
Theodore Gin Gin Bundaberg
Eidsvold Hervey Bay
Mundubbera Maryborough
Injune

Charleville Roma
Mitchell
Surat

Cunnamulla St George
Dirranbandi
Mungindi

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New South Wales and Australian

Capital Territory
New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory is distinguished by
the major cities - Sydney and Canberra, surfing beaches, national parks
and rich farmland. Among its natural wonders are the Blue Mountains,
rainforests, rock formations and caves. It is home to heritage-listed
mining villages, opal mining fields and many wineries.

In New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory you can choose to apply to train
in three training regions:

· North Eastern NSW – general and rural pathway

· Lower Eastern NSW – general and rural pathway

· Western NSW and ACT – general and rural pathway

Visit our website for more information about training in the New South Wals and ACT

NORTH
COAST Tweed Heads
NEW ENGLAND/
NORTHWEST
Coffs Harbour
Walgett
Tamworth

WESTERN NSW Port Macquarie

Broken Hill
NEPEAN, WESTERN HUNTER, MANNING
Dubbo
AND NORTHERN AND CENTRAL COAST
SYDNEY
Dubbo
CENTRAL EASTERN Newcastle
AND SOUTH
WESTERN SYDNEY
Orange Bathurst
North Sydney
Sydney CBD
MURRUMBIDGEE AND ACT
Wollongong
Wagga Wagga
Canberra

SOUTH
WESTERN NSW AND ACT EASTERN
WESTERN
- WESTERN NSW AND ACT
NSW NSW
- MURRUMBIDGEE AND ACT
– WESTERN NSW
– MURRUMBIDGEE
NORTH EASTERN NSW AND ACT
- NEW ENGLAND/NORTHWEST
NORTH EASTERN NSW
- NORTH COAST
– NEW
- HUNTER, ENGLAND/NORTHWEST
MANNING AND CENTRAL COAST
– NORTH
- NEPEAN, COAST
WESTERN AND NORTHERN SYDNEY MMM1 LOCATION
Please note: not all training
– HUNTER,
LOWER EASTERNMANNING
NSW AND CENTRAL COAST MMM2-7
locations LOCATION
are shown on this map.
- CENTRAL, EASTERN
– NEPEAN, AND SOUTH
WESTERN WESTERN SYDNEY
AND NORTHERN SYDNEY MMM1 LOCATION Please visit our website for more
- SOUTH EASTERN NSW MMM2-7 LOCATION information.
LOWER EASTERN NSW Please note: Not all training locations
– CENTRAL, EASTERN AND SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY are shown on this map. Please visit our
– SOUTH EASTERN NSW website for more information.

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North Eastern NSW training region

The North Eastern training region extends from the NSW-QLD border to Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta
River and encompasses the spectacular North Coast and scenic New England/Northwest.

Within the North Eastern NSW training region there are four subregions offering a variety of pathways:

Hunter, Manning and Central Coast – general and rural pathways

Nepean, Western and Northern Sydney – general pathway

New England/Northwest – rural pathway

North Coast – general and rural pathways

During the application process, you’ll be able to nominate your subregion preferences which will be
considered as part of the offer determination process (see page 23).

Maps and details of training location commitments for each subregion are provided in the following pages.

Tweed Heads

Ballina

NEW ENGLAND /
NORTHWEST
Grafton
Moree
Coffs Harbour
Armidale NORTH COAST
Tamworth

Port Macquarie

Scone
HUNTER, MANNING &
CENTRAL COAST

Newcastle
NEPEAN, WESTERN &
Gosford NORTHERN SYDNEY
Katoomba North Sydney
Penrith Parramatta

NORTH EASTERN NSW

– NEW ENGLAND/NORTHWEST
– NORTH
NORTH COAST NSW
EASTERN Please note: not all training
- New England/Northwest
– HUNTER, MANNING AND CENTRAL COAST locations are shown on this map.
- North CoastWESTERN AND NORTHERN SYDNEY
– NEPEAN, Please visit our website for more
- Hunter, Manning and Central Coast information.
- Nepean,
MMM1 Western and Northern Sydney
LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION
MMM1 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Please note: Not all training locations
are shown on this map. Please visit our
website for more information.

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New England/Northwest subregion | North Eastern NSW training region

Training location commitment:
Rural pathway: You’ll undertake all of your community-based general practice GP training in rural MMM2-
7 locations within this subregion, including a minimum six months FTE GP term training in Group A.

General pathway: You’ll undertake all of your community-based general practice GP training in rural MMM2-
7 locations within this subregion, including a minimum six months FTE GP term training in Group A.

You can train in a group longer than the minimum time specified as long as you meet your training location
commitment and RACGP requirements.

You may also be able to substitute groups with terms in accredited Aboriginal Medical Services and research
based approved AGPT academic terms.

NEW ENGLAND/NORTHWEST SUBREG

GROUP A
GROUP B
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres
Moree Strait Islander Health
Warialda Training Opportunities

Inverell Glen Innes

Please note: not all training locations
are shown on this map.
Please visit our website for more
information.

Wee Waa Guyra

Narrabri

Armidale

Manilla

Gunnedah
Tamworth

Quirindi

NEW ENGLAND/NORTHWEST SUBREGION

GROUP A
GROUP B
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Training Opportunities

Please note: Not all training locations

are shown on this map. Please visit our
website for more information.

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North Coast subregion | North Eastern NSW training region

Training location commitment:
General pathway: If you’re training in a general pathway position, you will complete all your general
practice community GP training in this subregion including a minimum six months FTE GP term training
in Group A.

Rural pathway: You will undertake all of your general practice community GP training in rural MMM2-7
locations within this subregion, including a minimum six months FTE GP term training in Group A. Note:
some locations in this subregion are MMM1.

You can train in a group longer than the minimum time specified as long as you meet your training location
commitment and RACGP requirements.

You may also be able to substitute groups with terms in accredited Aboriginal Medical Services and
research based approved AGPT academic terms.

Tweed Heads
Kingscliff
Murwillumbah
Pottsville
Ocean Shores
Mullumbimby Brunswick Heads
Kyogle Byron Bay
Bangalow
Lismore Tintenbar
Please note: Not all training
locations are shown on this
Casino Alstonville Ballina
map. Please visit our website
for more information. Evans Head

Maclean

Grafton

NORTH COAST SUBREGION Woolgoolga

GROUP
NORTH COAST A
SUBREGION
Dorrigo
Coffs Harbour
GROUP
GROUP AB Toormina
Bellingen Sawtell
MMM1 LOCATION
GROUP B Urunga
MMM2-7 LOCATION
MMM1 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres Nambucca Heads
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Strait Islander Health Macksville
Training Opportunities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Training Opportunities South West Rocks
Please note: not all training locations
are shown on this map. Please visit
our website for more information.
– Rural pathway registrars can only train in
Kempsey
MMM2-7 locations.
- Rural pathway registrars can only train
– This map must
in MMM2-7 be read in conjunction with
locations.
the relevant
- This Training
map must Location
be read Commitments.
in conjunction with
the information
– This relevant Training Location
is subject Commitments.
to change. Wauchope Port Macquarie
- This information is subject to change.
Lake Cathie
North Haven
Laurieton

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Hunter, Manning and Central Coast subregion | North Eastern NSW training region
Training location commitment:
General pathway: If you’re training in a general pathway position, you will complete all your general
practice community GP training in this subregion including a minimum six months FTE GP term training
in Group A.
Rural pathway: If you’re training in the rural pathway, you will complete all your general practice
community GP training in this subregion including a minimum six months FTE general practice
community training in Group A. Rural pathway registrars can only undertake their GP term training in rural
(MMM2-7) locations. Note: some locations in this subregion are MMM1.

You can train in a group longer than the minimum time specified as long as you meet your training location
commitment and RACGP requirements.

You may also be able to substitute groups with terms in accredited Aboriginal Medical Services and research
based approved AGPT academic terms.

Wingham
Taree
Gloucester
Scone

Tuncurry
Forster
Muswellbrook

Dungog Stroud

Singleton
Branxton Salamander Bay
Maitland Nelson Bay
Anna Bay
Cessnock
Newcastle
Toronto Belmont
Morisset
HUNTER, MANNING ANDMANNING AND CENTRAL COAST
HUNTER,
CENTRAL COAST SUBREGION
SUBREGION
GROUP A
Wyong
GROUP B
GROUP A MMM1 LOCATION
GROUP B
Gosford Terrigal
MMM2-7 LOCATION Woy Woy
MMM1 LOCATION Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Umina Beach
MMM2-7 LOCATION Health Training Opportunities
Aboriginal and Torres
– Rural pathway registrars can only train in
Strait Islander Health
MMM2-7 locations.
Training Opportunities - Rural pathway registrars can only train
– This map must be readininMMM2-7
conjunction with Please note: Not all training locations
locations.
Please note: not all trainingthe relevant Training Location Commitments.
locations - This map must be read in conjunction with are shown on this map. Please visit our
are shown on this map. –Please
This information
visit is subject to change.
the relevant Training Location Commitments. website for more information.
our website for more information. - This information is subject to change.
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NORTHERN
Australian General Practice Training Program SYDNEY SUBREGION
Program guide
GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
MMM1 LOCATION
Nepean, Western and Northern Sydney subregion | North Eastern
MMM2-7 NSW
LOCATION
training region Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
Training location commitment: Training Opportunities

General pathway – Non-composite: If you’re training a general pathway

* Thisnon-composite
subregion isposition, you for
not available
will complete all your general practice community GP training in this subregion including a minimum
training by rural pathway registrars
six months FTE general practice community GP training in groups A, –B and C
Rural OR 12 months
pathway FTE GP
registrars can only
term training in Group A and six months FTE GP term training in Group B. You must also meet
train in MM2-7 locations. the AGPT
Training Location Commitments (see page 26). – This map must be read in
conjunction with the relevant
General pathway - composite: If you’re training in a general pathway composite position, you’ll undertake
Training Location Commitments.
six months FTE of your general practice community training in your–choice of region on our
This information composite
is subject to
Windsor
pathway rotation list. Remaining general practice terms will be undertaken in Nepean, Western and
Richmond change
Glenorie*
Northern Sydney. You’ll also need to meet the AGPT Training Location Commitments (see page 26).
Bligh Park Please note: not all training locations
You can train in a group longer than the minimum time specified as long as you meet your training location
are shown on this map.
Riverstone
commitmentKellyville
and RACGPDural
requirements.
Mona Vale Please visit our website for more
Castle Hill Hornsby information.
You may also be able to substitute groups with terms in accredited Aboriginal
Bella Vista
Medical Pennantbased
Services and research Hillsapproved AGPT academic terms.
nrith
Mount Druitt Blacktown
North Ryde Chatswood
Parramatta Manly
St Leonards
Merrylands Meadowbank
Guildford
North Sydney NEPEAN, WESTERN AND
Regents Park NORTHERN SYDNEY SUBREGION

GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
MMM1 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
Training Opportunities

* This subregion is not available for

training by rural pathway registrars
– Rural pathway registrars can only
train in MM2-7 locations.
– This map must be read in
conjunction with the relevant
Training Location Commitments.
Windsor – This information is subject to
Richmond change
Glenorie*
Bligh Park Please note: not all training locations
are shown on this map.
Riverstone Kellyville Dural Mona Vale Please visit our website for more
Springwood Castle Hill Hornsby
Katoomba information.
Bella Vista Pennant Hills
Hazelbrook Penrith
Mount Druitt Blacktown
North Ryde Chatswood
Parramatta Manly
St Leonards
Merrylands Meadowbank
Guildford
North Sydney
Regents Park

NEPEAN, WESTERN AND NORTHERN SYDNEY

SUBREGION
GROUP A
* This subregion is not available for training by
GROUP B rural pathway registrars
GROUP C – Rural pathway registrars can only train in
MMM1 LOCATION MMM2-7 locations. Please note: Not all training
MMM2-7 LOCATION – This map must be read in conjunction with locations are shown on this
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the relevant Training Location Commitments. map. Please visit our website
Health Training Opportunities – This information is subject to change. for more information.

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Lower Eastern NSW training region

The Lower Eastern NSW training region encompasses Sydney’s CBD in the north, stretching down to the
Victorian border in the south. Extending into South Western Sydney, the South Coast and Snowy Mountains,
the region offers a diverse range of clinical training opportunities.

Within the Lower Eastern NSW training region there are two subregions offering a variety of pathways:

Central, Eastern and South Western Sydney – general and general composite pathways

South Eastern NSW – general and rural pathways

During the application process, you’ll be able to nominate your subregion preferences which will be
considered as part of the offer determination process (see page 23).

Maps and details of training location commitments for each subregion are provided in the following pages.

Sydney CBD
Liverpool
Campbelltown
CENTRAL, EASTERN AND
SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY
Bowral Wollongong

Goulburn
Yass

SOUTH EASTERN NSW

Batemans Bay
Moruya
Cooma
Jindabyne

Merimbula
Eden

LOWER EASTERN NSW Please note: not all training

- CENTRAL, EASTERN AND SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY locations are shown on this map.
- SOUTH EASTERN NSW Please visit our website for more
LOWER EASTERN NSW information.
MMM1 LOCATION – CENTRAL, EASTERN AND SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY
MMM2-7 LOCATION – SOUTH EASTERN NSW

MMM1 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION

Please note: Not all training locations

are shown on this map. Please visit our
website for more information.

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Central, Eastern and South Western Sydney subregion | Lower Eastern NSW
training region
Training location commitment:
General pathway – Non-composite: If you’re training a general pathway non-composite position, you
will complete all your general practice community GP training in this subregion including a minimum six
months FTE general practice community GP training in groups A and B. You must also meet the AGPT
Training Location Commitments (see page 26).

General pathway - composite: If you’re training in a general pathway composite position, you’ll undertake
six months FTE of your general practice community training in your choice of region on our composite
pathway rotation list. Remaining general practice terms will be undertaken in Central, Eastern and South
Western Sydney. You’ll also need to meet the AGPT Training Location Commitments (see page 23).

You can train in a group longer than the minimum time specified as long as you meet your training location
commitment and RACGP requirements.

You may also be able to substitute groups with terms in accredited Aboriginal Medical Services and research
based approved AGPT academic terms. Rhodes
Horsley Park

Bossley Park Fairfield

Strathfield Rhodes Sydney CBD
CecilHorsley
Hills Park Chester Hill Paddington
Ashfield Leichhardt Bondi Junction
Greenacre
Bossley Park BankstownFairfield Campsie Randwick
Liverpool Strathfield Sydney CBD
Punchbowl
Chester Hill Mascot
Cecil Hills Ashfield Paddington
Prestons Maroubra Bondi Junction
Leichhardt
Casula Beverly Hills
Greenacre
Glenfield Hurstville
Bankstown Campsie Randwick
Liverpool
Punchbowl La Mascot
Perouse
Macquarie Fields
Prestons Illawong Beverly Hills Maroubra
Ingleburn Casula
Menai Jannali
Glenfield Sylvania
Bangor Hurstville
Gregory Hills Minto
Sutherland Miranda
Macquarie Fields Kirrawee Caringbah La Perouse
Elderslie Illawong
Ingleburn Jannali Cronulla
Mount Annan Campbelltown Engadine Menai Sylvania
Bangor
Gregory Hills Minto
Sutherland Miranda
Kirrawee Caringbah
Elderslie
Mount Annan Campbelltown Engadine Cronulla

CENTRAL, EASTERN AND

SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY SUBREGION
GROUP A
GROUP B
CENTRAL,
GROUP C EASTERN AND
SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY SUBREGION
OUTER METRO
MMM1 LOCATION
GROUP A
Aboriginal and Torres
GROUP B
Strait Islander Health
TrainingGROUP C
Opportunities - Rural pathway registrars can only train
OUTER METRO in MMM2-7 locations.
Please note: not all training locations - This map must be read in conjunction with
MMM1 LOCATION
are shown on this map. Please CENTRAL,
visit EASTERN AND S
the relevant Training
OUTH WESTERN
Location Commitments.
our website for Aboriginal and Torres
more information.SYDNEY SUBREGION
- This information is subject to change.
Strait Islander Health
Training Opportunities GROUP A - Rural pathway registrars can only train
in MMM2-7 locations.
GROUP B
Please note: not all training locations - This map must be read in conjunction with
are shown on this map. Please visit GROUP C the relevant Training Location Commitments.
– Rural pathway registrars can only train in
our website for more information.OUTER METRO - This information is subject to change.
MMM2-7 locations. Please note: Not all training
MMM1 LOCATION – This map must be read in conjunction with locations are shown on this
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the relevant Training Location Commitments. map. Please visit our website
Health Training Opportunities – This information is subject to change. for more information.

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South Eastern NSW subregion | Lower Eastern NSW training region

Training location commitment:
General pathway: If you’re training a general pathway position, you will complete all your general
practice community GP training in this subregion including a minimum six months FTE general practice
community GP training in Group B or C.

Rural pathway: If you’re training in the rural pathway, you will complete all your general practice community
GP training in this subregion in group B and/or C. Rural pathway registrars can only undertake their general
practice community training in rural (MMM2-7) locations. Note: some locations in this subregion are MMM1.

You can train in a group longer than the minimum time specified as long as you meet your training location
commitment and RACGP requirements.

You may also be able to substitute

groups with terms in accredited
The Oaks
Aboriginal Medical Services and
Picton Helensburgh
research based approved Tahmoor
Bargo
AGPT academic terms.
Hilltop Corrimal
Crookwell Mittagong Wollongong
Bowral Unanderra
Moss Vale Albion Park
Shellharbour
Robertson Kiama
Goulburn Berry Gerringong
Yass Nowra Shoalhaven Heads

Murrumbateman Vincentia Callala Bay

St Georges Basin
SOUTH EASTERN NSE SUBREGION
Bungendore Milton
GROUP A
Mollymook
GROUP B Ulladulla
GROUP C Braidwood
MMM1 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Batemans Bay
Islander Health Training
Opportunities
Moruya

Cooma Narooma

Jindabyne
Bermagui
ERN NSW SUBREGION

Bega

Merimbula
CATION Pambula
LOCATION
and Torres Eden
der Health
pportunities - Rural pathway registrars can only train
– Ruralinpathway
MMM2-7 locations.
registrars can only train in
training locations MMM2-7
- This locations.
map must be read in conjunction with Please note: Not all training
map. Please visit – This the
maprelevant Training
must be read Location
in conjunction withCommitments. locations are shown on this
re information. the- relevant Training Location
This information Commitments.
is subject to change. map. Please visit our website
– This information is subject to change. for more information.

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Western NSW and ACT training region

The Western NSW and ACT training region is known for its diversity, encompassing our nation’s capital,
Canberra, as well as large regional centres such as Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Orange, Broken Hill and smaller
rural communities.

Within the Western NSW and ACT training region there are two subregions offering a variety of pathways:

Murrumbidgee and ACT – general and rural pathways

Western NSW – rural pathway

During the application process, you’ll be able to nominate your subregion preferences which will be
considered as part of the offer determination process (see page 23).

Maps and details of training location commitments for each subregion are provided in the following pages.

Walgett

Broken Hill

Dubbo

Orange Bathurst
Cowra Oberon
Griffith Young

Wagga Wagga Canberra

WESTERN NSW Queanbeyan

MURRUMBIDGEE AND ACT

WESTERN NSW AND ACT Please note: not all training

- WESTERN NSW locations are shown on this map.
- MURRUMBIDGEE AND ACT Please visit our website for more
information.
MMM1 LOCATION
WESTERN NSWMMM2-7
AND ACT LOCATION
– WESTERN NSW
– MURRUMBIDGEE AND ACT
Please note: Not all training locations
MMM1 LOCATION are shown on this map. Please visit our
MMM2-7 LOCATION website for more information.

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Western NSW subregion | Western NSW and ACT training region

Training location commitment
Rural pathway: If you’re training in the rural pathway, you will complete all your general practice
community training in this subregion including a minimum six months FTE general practice community
training in Group A, OR 12 months FTE GP term training in Group B.

You can train in a group longer than the minimum time specified as long as you meet your training location
commitment and RACGP requirements.

You may also be able to substitute groups with terms in accredited Aboriginal Medical Services and research
based approved AGPT academic terms.

Walgett
Bourke

Coonabarabran

Gilgandra
Broken Hill
Narromine Dubbo
Mudgee
Wellington
Rylstone
Kandos
Molong
Parkes
Orange
Forbes Millthorpe Bathurst
Blayney
Oberon
Cowra
Dareton

TERN NSW SUBREGION

GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
Training Opportunities - Rural pathway registrars can only train
in MMM2-7 locations.
note: not all training locations
WESTERN NSW - This map must be read in conjunction with
SUBREGION
own on this map. Please visit the relevant Training Location Commitments.
GROUP A
bsite for more information. - This information is subject to change.
GROUP B – Rural pathway registrars can only train in
GROUP C MMM2-7 locations. Please note: Not all training
MMM2-7 LOCATION – This map must be read in conjunction with locations are shown on this
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the relevant Training Location Commitments. map. Please visit our website
Health Training Opportunities – This information is subject to change. for more information.

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Murrumbidgee and ACT subregion | Western NSW and ACT training region
Training location commitment:
General pathway: If you’re training a general pathway position, you will complete all your general practice
community GP training in this subregion including a minimum six months FTE GP term training in Group
A OR 12 months FTE GP term training in Group B.
Rural pathway: If you’re training in the rural pathway, you will complete all your general practice community
training in this subregion including a minimum six months FTE general practice community training in
Group A. Rural pathway registrars can only undertake their GP term training in rural (MMM2-7) locations.
Note: some locations in this subregion, such as the ACT, are MMM1.

Griffith Young
Boorowa
Temora
Leeton
Cootamundra
Narrandera
Coolamon
Junee

Wagga Wagga Gundagai

Lockhart
The Rock Tumut Canberra
Queanbeyan
Jerrabomberra
Deniliquin

MURRUMBIDGEE AND
ACT SUBREGION
GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
OUTER METRO
MMM1 LOCATION
MMM2-7 LOCATION
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
- Rural pathway registrars can only train
Training Opportunities
in MMM2-7 locations.
Please note: not all training locations - This map must be read in conjunction with
are shown on this map.MURRUMBIDGEE
Please visit ANDthe
ACT SUBREGION
relevant Training Location Commitments.
our website for more information.GROUP A - This information is subject to change.

GROUP B – Rural pathway registrars can only train in

GROUP C MMM2-7 locations. Please note: Not all training
MMM2-7 LOCATION – This map must be read in conjunction with locations are shown on this
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the relevant Training Location Commitments. map. Please visit our website
Health Training Opportunities – This information is subject to change. for more information.

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Program guide

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