Local GPs win RWAV awards
GPA congratulates seven local GPs who been acknowledged
for significant service to rural communities.
Award recipients: Dr Graeme Hudson, Dr Bronwyn Williams,
Dr Phil Huguenin, Dr Maurice Haddad, Dr Leon Malzinksas,
Dr Iain McConachie and Dr Nola Maxfield. Read more
Click here to read Sentinel Times news article, 22 Nov 2011
NEW Click here to read The Star news article, 10 Jan 2012
Pictured below at the GPA Annual General Meeting on 18 November 2011 are
Dr Iain McConachie, Dr Maurice Haddad and Dr Nola Maxfield.
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GPA South Gippsland invites you and your family to discover the lifestyle and opportunities available in our region.
The division stretches along the coastline and into the beautiful rolling hills of South Gippsland, yet is close to Melbourne.
Beautiful secluded beaches, mountains, Wilson's Promontory and other national parks, mountains nearby and quaint villages with welcoming communities are just a few of the wonderful assets on offer in this region.
  
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BASS COAST & SOUTH GIPPSLAND
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Next Social Event:
When: Monday 30 January 2012 at 6.30pm
Where: Manna Gum @ Broadbeach, Inverloch
RSVP: by 28/1/12 to basscoastypn@yahoo.com.au
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GPA News...
Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care Program Reference Group NEW
Expression of Interest sought for Reference Group. Click here to read more
Click here for Department of Health further information about the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care program.
National Antenatal Access Survey NEW
As part of the focus on access to maternity care, a National Antenatal Access Survey is being conducted to assess the level of access to antenatal services across Australia.
Click here to read more and complete the survey.
New hotline for women with breast implants NEW
Women who have had breast implants and are concerned should ring the Breast Implant Information Line on Ph: 1800 217 257 or contact their surgeon directly for clinical advice. Click here to read full press release.
eHealth, the Healthcare Identifiers Service and PCEHR NEW
Click here for promotional materials and resources.
Education centre for South Gippsland Hospital
A new building houses the education centre at South Gippsland Hospital, and has been named in honour of Dr David Iser of Foster & Toora Medical Centre, who was invited to officially open the building. Click here to read The Mirror news article.
AMA information kit for patients about the effect of cuts to rebates for GP mental health services
The AMA has prepared resources for GPs to provide to patients to help them understand the impact of cuts in the 2011/12 Budget on Medicare funding for GP mental health services. Read more
New Collaborative Wave - recruiting now
eCollaborative - 21st Century Patient Care and Self Management
Supporting patient care and self management with eHealth. Read more
Gippsland Medicare Local
LATEST INFORMATION
It's official! GPA South Gippsland will become part of the new Gippsland Medicare Local as of July the 1st, 2012. Given that all Commonwealth division of general practice funding, which equates to 90% of our total revenue is due to cease forever the day before, this is a great outcome to ensure the current functions, and future initiatives, of our organisation will continue.
Click here to view presentation NEW
Demystifying the Medicare Local - Gippsland Style
Click here to read newsletter, Gippsland Medicare Local, Countdown to 1 July 2012
Click here to visit National Health Reform website.
Sharpening the Axe
Professor Paul Taylor's dynamic presentation at GPA's recent AGM is now available on line Click here (Please note, presentation takes a couple of minutes to download)
GPA membership NEW
GPA South Gippsland offers membership to a broad range of health professionals, including General Practitioners and Allied Health Practitioners.
Click here to read more and download application forms.
Changes to Better Access Fact Sheets
Changes to rebates for GP Mental Health Treatment Plans PDF Fact Sheet
Allied Mental Health Services PDF Fact Sheet
Healthcare Identifiers - Preparing your Practice
From 1 July 2012 members of the public will be able to apply for their Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR). Now is the time for practices to start preparing for the time when patients will arrive requesting their PCEHR. Read more
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