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
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 3Supervisors - Enter Stem ID in MyCollege30 October 2025
This is the first fix numerals of your Services Australia (Medicare) provider number. Your stem identifies you for payment. Login to MyACRRM and record your stem number.
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Step 4Learn 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.
Registrar A is confirmed to continue in a placement that runs from Semester 2, 2025 to the end of Semester 1, 2026.
- Their existing provider number will remain valid until 31 December 2025.
- To continue in the same placement from 1 January 2026, they will need to submit a new MPN application with their that reflects the AGPT funded pathway, with the start date listed as 1 January 2026.
Registrar B is in a placement that ends in Semester 2, 2025, and does not continue into 2026.
- Their existing provider number will remain valid until the placement end of Semester 2, 2025 and no further action is required.
Tip: Medicare advises that the peak application period is late November, so registrars should aim to have applications submitted by 25 November to avoid delays.