Frequently asked questions

The program connects experienced GPs (mentors) with GPs seeking guidance (mentees) to support professional growth, career development and resilience in general practice.

• Mentors: Experienced GPs who want to volunteer their time to guide others. Mentors also need to be RACGP Fellows.
• Mentees: RACGP Fellows looking for support, guidance or career development

Mentors:

• Complete approximately 2–3 hours of online onboarding content prior to program commencement
• Meet regularly with your mentee (recommended monthly; approximately 1 hour per month from August to March)
• Attend Mentor focussed learning sessions (three live webinars throughout the program, up to 2 hours each - highly recommended)

Mentees:

• Complete approximately 2–3 hours of online onboarding content prior to program commencement
• Take responsibility for scheduling regular catch-ups with your mentor throughout the duration of the program (recommended monthly; approximately 1 hour per month from August to March)
• Attend Mentee focussed learning sessions (three live webinars throughout the program, up to 2 hours each - highly recommended)

To apply, simply complete the online application form to join the program as either a mentor or mentee.

Our team will be in touch if any additional information is needed to support the matching process.

Mandatory training prepares you for a successful mentoring relationship and covers:

• mentoring process, roles, responsibilities and boundaries
• setting goals, success criteria and ground rules
• communication, trust-building and relationship management.

Live webinars (optional by highly recommended):

• Getting started – SMART goals, SWOT/SOAR, action plans
• Self-care, feedback, reflection, mutual learning
• Winding up – ending the formal relationship and reflecting

Visit information on training content for more.

• Training and onboarding*: one to three hours
• Monthly catch-ups with your mentor/mentee: approximately one hour per session
• Peer Group Learning and live webinar sessions: optional, for discussion and networking. (three two-hour sessions)

* Mandatory training

The program team carefully considers your experience, skills, goals and preferences to create effective mentor-mentee pairing based on your application and introduction video. While we do our best to honour any preferences, matches cannot be guaranteed.

• Mentors: 15 hours total (7 EA and 8 RP)
• Mentees: 14 hours total (6 EA and 8 RP)

Hours are automatically logged through gplearning and the evaluation process. Additional CPD hours can be recorded using the RACGP Mentoring Program Toolkit, which provides documents that can be used as evidence to support your mentee/mentor meetings, and can be uploaded via Quick Log.

• Contact the RACGP Mentoring Program team for confidential guidance
• Discuss issues with a fellow mentor or colleague if appropriate
• Mentors should be aware of mandatory reporting requirements in their state or territory (please note, the RACGP cannot provide legal advice)

Our facilitators are experienced senior leaders with extensive backgrounds in general practice and other industries. They bring expert knowledge in leadership development and have significant experience designing and delivering mentoring programs.

Throughout the program, you’ll be introduced to both the facilitators and the broader program team who will support you along the way. A dedicated program coordinator is available to assist with any questions, concerns or administrative matters, ensuring you feel supported from onboarding through to completion.

The RACGP Mentoring Program is designed to support professional development and career growth. Ahpra-mandated mentoring requirements differ significantly in scope and purpose from this program.

For this reason, the RACGP is unable to facilitate mentoring arrangements to meet Ahpra conditions.

If you are required to have a mentor under Ahpra requirements, we recommend identifying a suitable medical educator or supervisor within your local network who is able to formally support you in addressing those specific requirements.