Registrars on the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program pursuing the Rural Generalist Fellowship are required to undertake accredited and approved Additional Rural Skills Training (ARST).

To support this, the RACGP provides ARST support payments to assist with the costs of required education and training.

Payments are up to $6000 per registrar and are available to registrars undertaking an ARST placement.

Further information is available in the Flexible funds and the payment guidelines:

• support payment guidelines - applicable for registrars enrolling in an ARST prior to 2026.2
• support payment guidelines - applicable for registrars enrolling in an ARST from 2026.2