How to repair small holes and torn paper on plasterboard?

[derek4]

how do I repair small holes and missing/torn paper/paint on plasterboard in preparation for painting

[Jason]

Weclome to the Bunnings Workshop community @derek4. We're pleased to have you join us.

Please have a look at the Best Advice article How do you fix plasterboard with damaged paper? by one of our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts Jacob. 

If the advice doesn't meet your needs, feel free to ask some follow-up questions and share some photos of your walls so we can see what you are working with.

Thanks,

Jason