IGPTN are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander not-for-profit organisation that strives for training and workforce equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GPs. We humbly recognise that this land was never ceded and support truth-telling, declonisation and self determination.
IGPTN acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of this land and celebrates their enduring connection to Country, sea and waterways as well as their traditional knowledge systems of teaching and learning. We pay our deepest respects to Ancestors and Elders who watch over us and guide us.
Disclaimer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this website may contain images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s both living and deceased.
IGPTN empowers, supports and advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander General Practice and Rural Generalist Trainees to connect, thrive and lead. Together we create culturally safe and responsive healthcare achieving equity and self-determination through mentorship and positive role models that inspire future generations to become GPs.
Our Vision
A future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander General Practitioners and Rural Generalists lead culturally strong, equitable healthcare and inspire healthy communities across Australia.
We are honoured to announce Dr Simone Raye as IGPTN Patron. 🖤
Throughout the journey of IGPTN, Dr Simone Raye has been a respected leader, advocate and valued member of our community.
As former Chair of IGPRN, a proud Bardi/Jabirr Jabirr woman, 2025 NT GP of the Year, former President of AIDA, and representative on numerous state and national committees, Dr Raye has made significant contributions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, general practice, and medical education.
For more than two decades, she has championed cultural safety, challenged racism in healthcare and training, and supported the growth and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors across Australia.
Dr Raye has also been a longstanding supporter of IGPTN, actively contributing to workshops, mock exams and trainee development as both an IGPTN Fellow and RACGP Medical Educator. Through her mentorship, leadership and generosity, she has helped support many of our members throughout their training journey.
While Dr Raye has long advocated for our members, her patronage formally recognises the support, leadership and advocacy she continues to provide. We look forward to her ongoing role in championing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP trainees and Fellows, and to the benefit our members will continue to gain from her influence, experience and voice across the many professional and leadership spaces in which she serves.
We thank Dr Raye for her continued commitment to IGPTN and are honoured to welcome her as our Patron. 🙌 ...
📍 A look back at RMA26 in Tarndanya (Adelaide), on Kaurna Country!
IGPTN was proud to be part of Rural Medicine Australia 2026, connecting with members, engaging with stakeholders and sharing the work of IGPTN at our exhibition booth.
🎤 Our Director, Dr Belinda Washington, presented “This Could Be You, Too!”, highlighting our collaboration with MALPA and inspiring the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rural Generalists and GPs.
🎓 A particularly special highlight was attending the 2026 ACRRM Fellowship Ceremony, where we had the privilege of celebrating two of our own!
We are incredibly proud of our newly elected Chair, Dr Danielle Dries, who not only received her Fellowship but was also awarded Valedictorian, an outstanding achievement!
We were equally proud to celebrate our Director, Dr Belinda Washington, as she received her Fellowship, recognising her dedication, hard work and commitment to rural and remote healthcare.
🏆 The Conference Awards Dinner was another wonderful opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contributions and achievements of those working in rural and remote medicine.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, connected with us and contributed to a fantastic few days at RMA26! ...
Imagine this stunning piece of artwork hanging in your home or office!
Where Culture and Care Walk Together by artist Kelly Hammant is currently up for auction, and you could be its new owner!
Measuring an impressive 150cm x 100cm, this artwork is more than just a statement piece. Every bid helps support IGPTN's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow Support Program, helping our Fellows stay connected through community and culture.
🧡 Bidding is open now!
Place your bid today and help make a meaningful difference.
