Programs
 
For more information on any of the programs listed please contact GPA South Gippsland on (03) 5674 0900.
 
Program Coordinator: Paul Greenhalgh
The Aged Care Access Initiative (ACAI) is a program funded by the Department of Health and Ageing designed to provide more direct allied health services into Aged Care Facilities in the region. Read more
 
 
Program Coordinator: Paul Greenhalgh
The model of medical care is slowly changing from the GP being the “one stop shop” for all health complications, to a team based network of health professionals working together to improve outcomes for all unwell patients and clients. Read more
 
 
Program Coordinator: Dot Humphrey Lesque
A statewide strategy which established a clinical risk management program in small rural hospitals utilising general practitioners in a peer review program named Limited Adverse Occurrence Screening (LAOS). Read more
 
 
Paul GreenhalghContinuing Professional Development (CPD)
Program Coordinator: Paul Greenhalgh
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The HMR (also known as DMMR - Domiciliary Medication Management Review) is a consumer-focused, structured and collaborative health care service provided in the community setting, to optimise quality use of medicines and consumer understanding. It involves the consumer, their general practitioner, their pharmacy, and other relevant members of the health care team. Read more
 
 
Program Coordinator: Jo Hillbrick
The GPA South Gippsland Immunisation Program supports General Practitioners and Practice Nurses providing the current Immunisation schedule to children and adults in the General Practice setting. Most vaccines are funded by the National Immunisation Program, however some are recommended but not funded. Read more
 
 
Program Coordinator: Judy Tiziani
Most people with a mental disorder, who seek help from a health professional, seek help from their general practitioner (GP). In recognition of this, the Commonwealth is supporting general practitioners to build a strong system of primary mental health care through several new initiatives. Read more
 
 
Administration Coordinator: Sharlene Dowthwaite
NPS works with health professionals, consumers, Government and industry to improve the health of all Australians through Quality Use of Medicines (QUM). Read more
 
 
Program Coordinator: Jo Hillbrick
Nurses working in General Practice are an integral part to the general practice team, enhancing the provision of primary care services, and valuable support to the team.  Read more
 
 
 
Anna Langley
Rural Community Support (formerly Drought Recovery Support)
Program Coordinator: Anna Langley
The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing has provided funding to support rural communities affected by drought. Read more
 
 
 
Program Coordinator: Paul Greenhalgh
Workforce has been identified as a key Program for the Division. General Practice Alliance South Gippsland takes a multi focused approach to recruiting GPs to the area.  In addition to Government recruitment schemes the Division actively supports and recruits GPs via the following program components:  Read more