Name General Practice Alliance - South Gippsland Limited Division Number 322 Classification Rural Number of Member GPs 74 State Victoria Year Established 1993 Number of Member Practices 17 Postcodes Covered 3870, 3871, 3874, 3921, 3922, 3923, 3925, 3945, 3946, 3950, 3951, 3953, 3954, 3956, 3957, 3958, 3959, 3960, 3962, 3964, 3965, 3966, 3967, 3971, 3979, 3981, 3984, 3987, 3988, 3990, 3991, 3992, 3995, 3996 Population 63,185 (2001 Census) Area Covered Located in south east Victoria the Division is bounded by Phillip Island in the east, Lang Lang, Mirboo North and Boolarra to the North, Yarram to the West and Wilson's Promontory in the South, an area of approximately 412 000 square kilometres. CEO Mr Alan Gostelow Chair Dr Nola Maxfield Physical Address: 11 Williams Street INVERLOCH VIC 3996 Australia Postal Address: PO Box 105 INVERLOCH VIC 3996 Australia Email: info@gpasouthgippsland.com.au Phone: 03 5674 3105 Fax: 03 5674 3124 Website: http://www.gpasouthgippsland.com.au

From 1 July 2006, South Gippsland Division of General Practice changed their name to General Practice Alliance - South Gippsland Limited with a trading name of GPA South Gippsland.

Located in south-east Victoria, the Division's location is a unique blend of green rolling hills and at times rugged coastline. The major townships of Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Leongatha, Foster, Yarram and Cowes are all serviced by hospitals. The Division plays an important role in enhancing General Practice and community health care by:

• Supporting GPs with their own professional development through Continuing Medical Education (CME) and involvement in programs.
• Assisting GPs to keep up-to-date with health issues at the local, State and national levels.
• Supporting GPs to become involved in community education.
• Linking GPs with health authorities, hospitals, allied health professionals, community groups and consumers.
• Developing improved communication between doctors in the region, thus overcoming distances between practices and the feeling of isolation.