One week, one job at GPA
Week nine of Paul Seymour’s (bottom right) ambitious ‘One Week Project’ saw him learning the ropes at Inverloch’s General Practice Alliance (GPA) South Gippsland office. Staff pictured, who Paul shared the office with, include, from left to right, Mandy McDonald-Susic, Sam Moyle,
Paul Greenhalgh, Judy Tiziani, Paul Seymour, Anna Langley and Dot Humphrey-Lesque.
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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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GPA News...
Dr Petrov calls Yarram home NEW
Yarram Medical Centre's Dr George Petrov has beenall over the world, but he may have finally found his true home. Read more, Yarram Standard news article 12 April 2012.
Gippsland Dementia Pathway NEW
Calling interested GPs and Registrars and nurses to participate in new Gippsland GP Dementia Pathway. Read more
Leongatha welcomes new doctor NEW
Leongatha's newest doctor, Elise Ly, is settling in well. Click here to read article from The Star, 11 April 2012.
Supervision and delegation framework or allied health assistants
The framework has been released as is now available at www.health.vic.gov.au/workforce/reform/assistant
Register your interest to attend a workshop during May by completing this survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6RMLGMB
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eHealth
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New clinic set for Leongatha
Hazelwood Health are set to open a new Leongatha clinic in September. Read more
Lintons wander great southern land
Click here to read more about Andy and Catherine Linton's life and travels around Australia. Dr Andy Linton will be filling in for his parents, Drs Joy and Tim Linton, and father-in-law Dr Graham Toohill, while these enjoy time off from April to August. (Article reproduced with permission from The Star)
Gippsland Medicare Local
LATEST INFORMATION
10/5/12 Click here to read key messages from GML Transition Board NEW
16/4/12 Click here to view GPV Medicare Local presentation
7/2/12 Click here to read AGPN news release New national body to link the network of Medicare Locals
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.
Presentation Demystifying the Medicare Local - Gippsland Style
Click here Gippsland Medicare Local, Countdown to 1 July 2012
Click here to visit National Health Reform website.
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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