Courses in development
Agencies charge $20,000+ per GP placement and 15% commission on every locum shift. These courses teach you the same recruitment framework — so you can attract and retain GPs directly.
Clinic Owners
Recruit GPs directly and stop bleeding agency fees.
Practice Managers
Master IMG pathways, credentialing and supervision.
GPs & IMGs
Negotiate contracts, billing splits and locum rates.
Free resources
Practical, printable checklists for GPs, IMGs, clinic owners and practice managers — built from real recruitment experience.
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Downloadable Checklists
GP contracts, IMG relocation, clinic onboarding, recruitment
AHPRA & Medicare Forms
HW019, SPPA-30, DFLP-00, DECF-00, HPOS, PRODA
Visa & Relocation Guides
Subclass 482, driving licences, cost of living, housing
Fellowship Pathways
FSP, PEP, AGPT, ACRRM, PFP by state
19AB & DPA Tools
Health Workforce Locator, exemptions, 19AA
Insurance & Indemnity
Avant, MDA National, MIGA, MIPS, Tego
Tax, Property & Schools
ATO, realestate.com.au, Domain, Best Schools
Wellbeing, PHNs & Events
Drs4Drs, GPCE, HealthEd, PHNs by state
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Why Heart Bridge Academy
Jade Gulliver spent nearly a decade placing GPs into clinics across Australia's most competitive markets — metro, regional and remote. Before that, she spent four years living in China, arriving at 20 years old, alone, before smartphones, and without speaking the language. Teaching English there didn't just build resilience — it taught the finer elements of communication when words alone aren't enough.
Ethically communicating your value proposition to someone who will genuinely find value in your offer is a skill — and Jade has developed it over 20 years. Her training includes Mary Gober International sales methodology, Swish Sales Coaching, The Lens Program with body language expert Scott Taylor covering sales psychology and non-verbal communication, and in-person Control the Conversation training with James Pile — an actively retired U.S. Army interrogator, interrogator trainer, author and communication consultant.
These courses aren't theory. They're the exact frameworks, scripts and negotiation strategies that agencies charge thousands for — distilled into practical, self-paced modules you can apply immediately.
20 years
Communication & sales expertise
6
Practical courses
$20K+
Saved per placement vs agencies
Free resources to help you get started:
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Most clinics can recruit GPs directly once they understand their competitive position — DPA status, Modified Monash classification, government incentives — and how to build a compelling offer. Agencies charge $20,000+ per placement. Our GP recruitment course teaches the exact system agencies use, so you can do it yourself.
EAP (Expedited AHPRA Pathway) is for UK, Ireland and NZ GPs — it takes around 6 months of supervised practice. PEP (Practice Experience Program) has two streams for IMGs: Specialist (6 months) and PC (2 years). FSP (Fellowship Support Program) is a 2+ year self-funded pathway for doctors with general registration at MM2+ locations. Each pathway has different supervision requirements, timelines, and eligibility criteria that affect how quickly a doctor can start at your clinic.
The estimated cost of losing a GP is between $50,000 and $100,000 when you factor in lost billings, recruitment costs, patient attrition, and onboarding a replacement. Retention strategies — annual billing split reviews, funded professional development, and genuine clinical autonomy — are significantly cheaper than replacement.
GP billing splits in Australia typically range from 60% to 80%. VR (vocationally registered) doctors command higher splits because they generate 20–40% more revenue through full Medicare rebates. Rural and remote clinics often offer higher splits to compete. The right split depends on your location, support staff, and what else you include in the package.
A DPA (Distribution Priority Area) is an address-specific classification that determines whether overseas-trained doctors can bill Medicare at your clinic under the 19AB moratorium. If your clinic is in a DPA, you can recruit from a much larger pool of IMG doctors. Check your DPA status on the Health Workforce Locator.
Our courses are designed for clinic owners, practice managers, and operations leads who want to recruit and retain GPs without relying on agencies. We also have a contract negotiation course for GPs and IMGs who want to understand billing splits, locum rates, and contract terms before signing.
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