Overview
The Rural Generalist Training Scheme (RGTS) will cease and be consolidated with the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) funded pathway from 1 January 2026.
From 1 January 2026, RGTS registrars will be transitioned to the AGPT funded pathway to simplify the delivery of the ACRRM Rural Generalist Fellowship Program.
ACRRM has been able to demonstrate the need and appetite for additional funded RG training positions through RGTS over the years, and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) is supportive of bringing these positions across to AGPT in order to simplify the delivery of training.
This change ensures supervisors and primary care training posts are supported under a single funded pathway, with payments delivered through the ACRRM Flexible Funds program in line with the Nationally Consistent Payments (NCP) framework.
What's changing?
Supervisors and training posts
Supervisor support and training post payments will shift to the National Consistent Payments (NCP) framework under the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) funded pathway. This means:
- Supervisors and training posts will no longer be paid directly by ACRRM.
- Payments will be made via Services Australia.
Training posts and supervisors will also have access to additional funding through the ACRRM Flexible Funds program in line with the Nationally Consistent Payments (NCP) framework.
RGTS registrars
Find out what this change means for RGTS registrars.
ACRRM-GPSA webinar
ACRRM and General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA) recently hosted a webinar on the changes and how to be prepared to continue supervising and employing ACRRM registrars from 2026.
Be prepared for the consolidation
Complete the steps outlined below to ensure payments are uninterrupted. Contact your training program advisor for any questions or support.
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Step 1Register for a PRODA account30 October 2025
Provider Digital Access (PRODA) is an online identity verification system that enables you to securely access government online services.
If you don't already have one, you'll need to create a PRODA account and tick 'GP training' in the registration process. In PRODA, follow the instructions to add your bank details.
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Step 2Training Posts - add your Org Site ID in the ACRRM RGHub30 October 2025
To locate your ORG Site ID, you’ll need to login to your PRODA account and navigate to the organisation register. Then, provide your ORG Site ID to ACRRM through the RGHub.
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Step 3Learn about your funding eligibility through Flexible FundsOngoing
Read through ACRRM's Flexible Funds guidelines to learn about the financial supports and incentives available to supervisors and training posts under the AGPT funded pathway. Download the ACRRM Flexible Funds Application Form and contact your training program advisor if you have questions.
Practical scenarios
These scenarios are designed to help supervisors and training posts understand what the changes mean in practice and what steps they may need to take.
Dr Ho is an RGTS registrar with a placement that runs from Semester 2, 2025 into Semester 1, 2026. They want to know if they need a new Medicare Provider Number (MPN).
- Because Dr Ho is continuing in the same placement in 2026, they must apply for a new MPN with a start date of 1 January 2026, showing they are now funded under AGPT.
- If instead Dr Ho were starting a new placement in Semester 1, 2026, they would also need to apply for a new MPN to reflect the AGPT funded pathway from the semester start date.
- For registrars who finish their placement in 2025, their existing MPN will remain valid until the end of Semester 2, 2025.
Medicare has advised that the peak application period is late November, so registrars like Dr Ho should apply early to avoid delays in 2026.