Dr Nick Tellis

28/04/2026

For GP supervisors, their practices, and their practice managers!

Re: 2026.2 GP Registrars

2026.2 Employment Contracts & NTCER Finalisation
Hi Everyone,

We are currently in the process of finalising the 2026.2 Employment Contracts. We wanted to provide a quick update on their availability and how to proceed in the meantime.

The 2026.2 templates are not yet live on our portal as we are waiting for the NTCER to be fully finalised. Once that is settled, we will be performing minor tweaks to the internal clauses to ensure they align perfectly with the updated contract structure.

Please note: The fundamental terms and conditions have not changed. The updates are purely administrative to ensure the clauses match the contract accurately.

In the meantime, you can:

Continue to use the 2026.1 employment contracts when sending out Letters of Offer.
This is especially helpful for GPT1s who need to review the document structure.
If you send out the 2026.1 version now, please include the following note:
"The formal 2026.2 contract is currently being finalised to ensure all clause references are up to date. The official version will be sent to you for signing once it is uploaded to our portal."

We appreciate your patience while we ensure these documents are 100% accurate before release. We will notify you the moment they are available!

26/04/2026

As one of the 100 who has gone through the training, I would make these comments:
1. We are only going to be able to initiate medications in children who are 8 or above.
2. Before this training, around 40% of my work was managing in adults, all of whom had been diagnosed by telehealth providers (predominantly self referred, with a diagnosis rate of near 100%) with no initial prescription or follow up, or by psychologists, who had advocated for medications despite having no legal experience or standing in prescribing.

My thoughts on :

is a novel explanatory model for a constellation of symptoms that have previously been treated in other ways, or not at all.

Like any other explanatory model, it needs to stand up and provide better outcomes or it will be discarded.

At the risk of oversimplification:
– pills don’t teach skills
– if this diagnosis is made, there are many non-drug therapies that should be used in series or parallel or before/instead of medications
– there is no epidemic of stimulant deficiency
– nothing is all good or all bad

Paediatricians, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists have not covered themselves in glory in regard to ADHD. I look forward to paediatricians getting back to dealing with complex cases, not just being consulted for a script; psychiatrists getting back to actually seeing and managing patients; and psychologists doing the important job of providing coaching and psychological therapies rather than opining on, or angling for a go at, prescribing.

I would further say that anything coming from the on is going to be discounted based on their current horrific governance car crash.

Meanwhile, for those who want to have a consultation:

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/glenelg-SA-5045/partridgegp-plus/doctors/dr-nick-tellis-partridgegp-plus

25/04/2026

The Australian GP Alliance represents the interests of GP Practice Owners, addressing issues faced by Principal led General Practices.

The Australian model of GP owned private general practice has been responsible for our international reputation as an efficient and highly effective primary health care service.

The continuation of high quality primary healthcare in Australia is dependent on the continued viability of the Practices that provide the leadership and infrastructure that allows GPs to practice, and patients to access the healthcare system.

Join us to advocate to keep Practices viable, thriving and in the hands of GPs.

23/01/2026

Welcome to the Australia Day long weekend!

I'm very grateful to Australia since coming here in 1991 and proudly becoming a citizen 5 years later. Australia has been amazing for me and my family and it's a welcoming land of opportunity.

Thank you Australia and Happy Australia Day!

🦘🇦🇺🐨

30/08/2025

Check out this job on SEEK: Office Manager from PartridgeGP - https://www.seek.com.au/job/86852309?tracking=SHR-AND-SharedJob-anz-1

Competent?
Confident?
Excellent?

Take the next step!

Join PartridgeGP, an award-winning clinic in Glenelg. We’re seeking a full-time Office Manager to lead our team, enrich our culture, and help us grow.

23/01/2025

How can you best look after yourself not just in the workplace, but also in your personal life?

https://www.thehuddle.net.au/event-details/march-huddle-up

01/10/2024

Are you a Registered Nurse/Endorsed Enrolled Nurse looking for challenging, meaningful, and fast-paced work?

Do you want to be part of providing the best health services and facilities in and make a difference in the lives of the people you serve every day? If so, you could be the right fit for our team.

Check out this job on SEEK: Nurse Team Leader from PartridgeGP - https://www.seek.com.au/job/79072763?tracking=SHR-AND-SharedJob-anz-1

20/07/2024

👶 Are You a New Mum? We’re Here to Support You! 👶

Being a new mum is a wonderful and challenging journey. At PartridgeGP we offer dedicated support and care to help you navigate this exciting time. From health checks to advice and resources, we're here for you every step of the way. 👣

Book an appointment to learn more about our services for new mums.

📞 Call us on 8295 3200
🌐 Book online at https://partridgegp.com.au/

20/07/2024

Dr Nick Tellisis an Adelaide-based GP, practice owner and supervisor well known for his passion for keeping the "business" in the business of general practice. "Supervisors and GPs should focus on minimizing unpaid work, ensuring they’re financially compensated, and running their practices efficiently..."

Find out what else Nick had to say about the business of General Practice and his role as a GPSA Director when he spoke with GPSA recently for our Weekend Read series.

https://bit.ly/3zL1GYN

13/06/2024