JCTS Strategic Plan 2026-30
Forewords
We are entering a period of stabilisation before growth. Over the next 18 to 24 months, our focus will be on strengthening internal structures, governance and alignment. This period represents a time of consolidation and clarity, embedding Cultural Safety at the heart of our work and establishing a strong foundation for sustained growth, impact and leadership across the general practice training sector.
As we look to the future, this strategy sets our direction for a more culturally safe, connected and capable health training system. We will continue to embed Cultural Safety as a national standard, strengthen relationships across the sector, and deliver high-quality education that promotes equity and excellence in practice.
Through this strategy, we will drive meaningful and lasting change, ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are reflected and respected across every level of general practice training and workforce development.
Professor Peter O'Mara
Governing Board Chair, JCTS
Anthony Paulson
General Manager, JCTS
Strategic pillars
CULTURAL SAFETY
Excellence
Relationships
Embedding Cultural Safety across systems, governance, and GP training delivery.
- Develop and implement a National Cultural Safety Framework that defines JCTS’s approach to Cultural Safety education and embeds accountability across policies, position descriptions, and governance systems.
- Establish measurable Cultural Safety indicators and benchmarks to monitor progress and strengthen education quality, supervision, and mentoring.
- Build sustainable pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, supervisors, and doctors to lead Cultural Safety education, practice and decision-making.
- Embed Cultural Safety as a national standard across all general practice training programs, ensuring equity, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Strengthening quality, capability, and accountability across all operations.
- Strengthen governance, systems, and data integrity to support transparency and accountability.
- Implement a Cultural Impact and Outcomes Framework to monitor performance and progress.
- Embed a positive, inclusive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing, learning, and professional growth.
- Develop leadership and capability pathways for staff, educators, and trainees, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Achieve operational and financial sustainability to ensure long-term organisational strength.
Building and sustaining trusted partnerships across the sector.
- Build enduring partnerships with peak bodies, medical colleges, governments, and sector organisations.
- Promote transparency and communication across all levels of the general practice training system.
- Strengthen national and international collaborations to promote cultural exchange and shared learning.
- Clarify and amplify JCTS’s unique sector value and national influence.
- Foster relationships grounded in reciprocity, respect, and shared accountability.
