Australian telehealth platforms compared for GPs (2026)
Quick answer
Australian telehealth platforms differ for GPs on three structural axes: the doctor requirement (VR-only through to PGY4), whether pay is published at all (two of the five compared publish figures), and the consult model (broad general practice versus condition-specific clinics, national versus state-limited patients). All facts below are from each platform’s own public pages, verified 9 August 2026, sources linked.
Transparency first: NewDoc wrote this page and appears in it. To keep that honest, every cell states only what each platform’s own public page said when we checked, each row links its source, and observations like not published
are exactly that, observations. Check the source links before acting on anything here; listings change without notice.
The comparison
| Platform | Doctor requirement | Published pay | Model and rostering | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NewDoc | VR only: FRACGP or FACRRM fellowship plus current AHPRA registration | $200 per hour or 70% of billings, whichever is higher; retainer guaranteed for the first 4 weeks | General practice breadth (18-category case mix, published), bulk billed, dedicated admin each shift, full time, part time or casual | NewDoc role page |
| Telehealth Australia Group | FRACGP or FACRRM; VR preferred, non-VR considered | 60 to 65% of billings | Condition-specific virtual clinics rather than broad general practice; ADHD clinic recruiting at verification, other verticals listed as coming soon; contractor via own ABN | telehealthaustralia.au/doctors |
| Ochre Anytime (Ochre Health) | VR General Practitioner with Australian registration | Not published on the listing | Video telehealth for patients in TAS and VIC, evening sessions (6pm to 11pm weekdays) plus weekends; independent contractor; listing noted capacity for 2 providers | ochrehealth.com.au listing |
| InstantScripts | Minimum PGY4 with AHPRA registration free of restrictions; fellowship not stated as required; no overseas consulting | Not published; described as competitive remuneration | Online consultations nationwide; choose-your-hours flexibility; minimum weekly hours stated in listings | instantscripts.com.au/doctor-careers |
| Updoc | AHPRA-registered medical doctor located in Australia with previous healthcare experience; no fellowship requirement stated on its practitioners page | Not published; described as competitive remuneration | 100% online telehealth with flexible hours; practitioner success team support; positioned to sit alongside other work | updoc.com.au/updoc-for/practitioners |
All cells verified against the linked sources on 9 August 2026. A dash of listings churn is normal in this market: two other recruiter listings we checked the same day (a $300 per hour guaranteed-rate role and a $200 per hour guarantee role) had already been filled, which is itself useful market information.
How to read the differences
- Requirement strictness tracks the rebate model. Platforms built on bulk billed general practice need the higher VR rebates, so they recruit fellows only. Where requirements are broader, ask what the consult mix and billing model are, and see the VR explainer for why the distinction matters.
- Pay transparency is a signal in itself. Published terms let you compare offers before a single phone call. Where pay is
competitive, discussed individually
, benchmark against the published market ranges before you negotiate. - Breadth versus niche is a career decision. Condition-specific virtual clinics concentrate one presentation; broad platforms spread the day across the full case mix. Our published case-mix data shows what breadth actually looks like in percentages.
- Check the geography and the clock. Some roles serve specific states or fixed evening blocks; others are national and self-rostered. Neither is wrong, but one of them fits your life and the other does not.
Before you sign with anyone
Whichever platform you shortlist, get the contract checklist answered in writing: GST treatment, guarantee conditions, the definition of billings, super, exclusivity and notice. A platform confident in its terms will answer quickly. And if you are weighing telehealth against clinic work at all, read the honest pros and cons first.
Frequently asked questions
Which Australian telehealth platforms require VR (fellowship)?
As at 9 August 2026, NewDoc and Ochre Anytime listed VR as a requirement. Telehealth Australia Group listed FRACGP or FACRRM with VR preferred and non-VR considered, while InstantScripts listed a minimum of PGY4 and Updoc listed AHPRA registration with prior healthcare experience, each without a stated fellowship requirement. Listings change, so always check the platform's current page.
Which platforms publish their GP pay?
Of the five compared, two published figures as at 9 August 2026: NewDoc ($200 per hour or 70% of billings, whichever is higher) and Telehealth Australia Group (60 to 65% of billings). Ochre Anytime's listing did not state pay, and InstantScripts and Updoc described remuneration as competitive without figures. Published terms make offers comparable before you invest time in a recruitment conversation.
Do all telehealth platforms offer general practice work?
No. Models differ structurally: some platforms run broad general practice (NewDoc publishes an 18-category case mix), while others run condition-specific virtual clinics or narrower consult types, and some restrict which states' patients you see or which hours you work. Match the model to the medicine you want to practise.
Who wrote this comparison and how current is it?
NewDoc wrote it, and NewDoc appears in it; every cell states only what each platform's own public page said when verified on 9 August 2026, with sources linked so you can check. Listings change without notice, so treat this as a starting map, not a substitute for the platforms' current pages.
Sources
- Telehealth GP role: pay, hours and requirements, NewDoc
- Doctors page (requirements and billings split), Telehealth Australia Group
- TAS and VIC virtual VR GP listing, Ochre Health
- Doctor careers page, InstantScripts
- Practitioners page, Updoc
Comparison authored by NewDoc, which appears in it. Every cell reflects the linked platform's own public page as verified on 9 August 2026; nothing here characterises quality of employment or care. Listings change without notice: confirm current terms with each platform directly before making decisions. Corrections: hello@newdoc.com.au.
Published by NewDoc. Last updated 9 August 2026.