Free Resources for GPs, IMGs & Clinic Managers

HW019 — Provider/Prescriber Number Application

Apply for a Medicare provider number or prescriber number. Also used for 19AB exemption applications.

SPPA-30 — Supervised Practice Plan & Supervisor Agreement

Supervised practice plan and principal supervisor agreement for IMGs with limited or provisional registration.

SPAA-00 — Supervised Practice Plan

General supervised practice plan form for practitioners with supervision conditions on their registration.

DFLP-00 — Declaration Form (Application)

Declaration form required as part of the AHPRA registration application process.

DECF-00 — Declaration for International Criminal History Checks & Certificates of Good Standing

Declaration form for IMGs regarding international criminal history checks (ICHCs) and Certificates of Good Standing (CoGS).

AHPRA Portal — Create Account

Set up your AHPRA online portal account to manage your registration, submit applications and check status.

MyIntealth — Primary Source Verification

Set up your MyIntealth (formerly EPIC) account for primary source verification of qualifications — required first step for all IMGs.

AMC — Check Eligible Medical Schools & Degrees

Check whether your medical school and degree are recognised by the Australian Medical Council.

HPOS — Health Professional Online Services

Access Medicare provider services, manage your provider number, and submit claims online.

PRODA — Provider Digital Access

Create your PRODA account for secure access to government online services including HPOS.

RACGP Fellowship Support Program (FSP)

The primary fellowship pathway for non-vocationally registered doctors — self-funded, 2+ year program at MM2+ locations.

PEP Specialist Pathway Chart

RACGP Practice Experience Program Specialist stream — pathway chart showing steps to fellowship for IMGs with overseas specialist qualifications.

ACRRM Independent Pathway — Funding Options

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine independent pathway to fellowship, including funding and support options.

RACGP — Australian General Practice Training (AGPT)

Government-funded GP training program with training places in metro, regional, rural and remote Australia.

AGPT Program — Department of Health

Official government information on the Australian General Practice Training program, intake dates and eligibility.

PFP Overview — Health Workforce Queensland

National overview of the Pre-Fellowship Program, which replaced MDRAP. Enables non-VR doctors to gain GP experience before joining a fellowship pathway.

NSW & ACT — Rural Doctors Network

Pre-Fellowship Program administered by the Rural Doctors Network for New South Wales and the ACT.

VIC — Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV)

Pre-Fellowship Program in Victoria, administered by RWAV.

QLD — Health Workforce Queensland

Pre-Fellowship Program in Queensland.

WA — Rural Health West

Pre-Fellowship Program in Western Australia, administered by Rural Health West.

SA — RDWA

Pre-Fellowship Program in South Australia, administered by Rural Doctors Workforce Agency.

TAS — The People Project

Pre-Fellowship Program in Tasmania, administered by The People Project.

NT — Northern Territory PHN

Pre-Fellowship Program in the Northern Territory.

Health Workforce Locator

Check DPA (Distribution Priority Area) and Modified Monash classification for any address in Australia. Essential for IMG recruitment.

19AB Exemptions — Department of Health

Information on 19AB moratorium exemption types, eligibility and application process for overseas-trained doctors.

19AA — Medicare Access for Doctors

Overview of Section 19AA and how Medicare provider access works for doctors and specialists in Australia.

Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)

Information and application for the temporary skill shortage visa — the most common visa pathway for overseas GPs coming to Australia.

NSW — Transfer an Overseas Driver Licence

Convert your overseas licence to a NSW driver licence through Service NSW.

VIC — Convert Your Licence

Convert your overseas licence to a Victorian driver licence through VicRoads.

QLD — Overseas Driving Licence

Information on driving with or converting your overseas licence in Queensland.

WA — Transfer Your Overseas Licence

Convert your overseas licence to a Western Australian driver licence.

SA — Overseas Licence Transfer

Transfer your overseas licence to a South Australian driver licence.

TAS — Overseas Licence

Information on converting your overseas licence in Tasmania.

NT — Transfer Your Overseas Licence

Convert your overseas licence to a Northern Territory driver licence.

ACT — Overseas Licence Transfer

Convert your overseas licence to an ACT driver licence through Access Canberra.

ATO — Tax Rates for Australian Residents

Current income tax rates, thresholds and brackets for Australian tax residents.

ATO — Tax Rates for Foreign Residents

Income tax rates for foreign residents working in Australia — different rates apply if you are not a tax resident.

ATO — Superannuation for Individuals

Understanding your super entitlements, contributions, and how superannuation works in Australia.

ATO — Apply for a TFN (Living Outside Australia)

Apply for your Tax File Number before arriving in Australia. Getting this done early speeds up your financial setup.

ABR — Apply for an ABN

Apply for your Australian Business Number. Required if you are working as a contractor (standard for GPs).

Avant — Medical Indemnity Insurance

Australia's largest medical indemnity insurer. Insurance, medico-legal support and practice solutions for doctors.

MDA National — Medical Indemnity

Medical indemnity insurance with 24-hour medico-legal support and advice from in-house experts.

MIGA — Medical Insurance Group Australia

Medical indemnity insurance, medico-legal support and career services tailored to medical practitioners.

MIPS — Medical Indemnity Protection Society

Medical indemnity insurance and medico-legal advisory services for doctors across Australia.

Tego Insurance

Medical indemnity insurance provider for doctors, offering flexible cover options.

realestate.com.au — Property Search

Search for rental properties and homes for sale across Australia. Essential for finding accommodation before or after arrival.

Domain — Property Search

Search rental listings and properties for sale. Compare suburbs, check median rents and research neighbourhoods.

Best Schools — Compare Australian Schools

Compare schools across Australia by location, type, fees and academic results. Useful for relocating doctors with families.

Canstar — Compare Health Insurance

Compare private health insurance policies, hospital cover and extras across Australian providers. Essential for 482 visa holders who need OVHC.

Australian Doctor (AusDoc)

News, clinical updates and opinion for GPs and specialists across Australia. Free registration required.

GPCE — General Practice Conference & Exhibition

Australia's largest GP education event. Conferences held annually in major cities with clinical sessions, workshops and exhibition.

HealthEd — Medical Education Events

Free and paid education events for GPs and healthcare professionals across Australia, including webinars and face-to-face conferences.

Find Your Local PHN — Overview

Interactive map and directory of all 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. Find your local PHN for training, resources and workforce support.

NSW — Primary Health Networks

10 PHN regions in New South Wales including Central & Eastern Sydney, South Western Sydney, Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, and more.

VIC — Primary Health Networks

6 PHN regions in Victoria including North Western Melbourne, Eastern Melbourne, South Eastern Melbourne, and more.

QLD — Primary Health Networks

7 PHN regions in Queensland including Brisbane North, Brisbane South, Gold Coast, Darling Downs, and more.

WA — Primary Health Networks

3 PHN regions in Western Australia including Perth North, Perth South, and Country WA.

SA — Primary Health Networks

2 PHN regions in South Australia including Adelaide and Country SA.

TAS — Primary Health Network

Primary Health Tasmania covering the entire state.

NT — Primary Health Network

Northern Territory PHN covering the entire territory.

ACT — Primary Health Network

Capital Health Network covering the Australian Capital Territory.

Drs4Drs — Doctor Wellbeing Support

Free, confidential wellbeing support service for doctors and medical students in Australia. If you need help, reach out.

Cost of Living Calculator — Study Australia

Estimate your living costs in different Australian cities including rent, groceries, transport and utilities.

ABS Community Profiles

Detailed demographic profiles for any area in Australia — population, age, income, education, occupation and more. Useful for understanding the community around a clinic.

ABS QuickStats

Quick snapshot of census data for any suburb, town or region — population, median age, household income and country of birth at a glance.