© Copyright 2007 Website: http://www.cqdoc.com ProgramsROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700 Fax: © Copyright 2007 07 4927 3777 About AGPN  |   Consumers & Divisions Annual Forum Discussion Forums  |   Divisions Directory Document Library   Executive Leadership and Management Program12 Separation Street  |  505 Classification  |   Urban  |   Number of Member GPs  |   392 Physical Address:  |    |   MediaAustralia  |    |    |   LinksALLENSTOWN QLD 4700  |   Search  |   Site Map Helpadmin@capdivgp.cqdoc.com Hot IssuesPhone: 07 4927 3182 StateEventsPostal Address: South AustraliaContact AGPNPO Box 8165 Year EstablishedMy AGPNAustralia 1992   Number of Member Practices  |  Email: 100  |   Nursing in General Practice "The core business of the Division is to support GPs in delivering quality primary health care and achieving a quality professional life.." The Capricornia Division represents over 108 General Practitioners practising in 44 general practices in the Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Gladstone areas. The Division provides activities that aim to improve the clinical care provided by GPs and assist in ensuring the effectiveness of their practice. The Division also has a focus on the integration of health services, especially those in the primary care arena, and on the maintenance of health and wellbeing amongst local GPs. MAJOR ACHEIVEMENTS Traineeships for Practice Staff Training and Development PKI and Healthlink implementation Involvement in the Qld Health Pilot Study (electronic GP / hospital communications using PKI) The Population Health Program focuses on activities that maximise the impact of general practice on the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.  Effective patient communication strategies is one of the key focuses of the Division in helping GPs achieve patient goals in the areas of Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol and Physical Activity (SNAP). The Women's Health Education Series is a popular professional development opportunity and has involved local and visiting guest speakers on a variety of topics including Contraception, Endometriosis, Infertility, Vulval Problems, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary Incontinence, HRT and Sexuality and the Older Woman. The More Allied Health Services (MAHS) program provides easy and free access to allied health services in the Capricorn Coast and Gladstone areas, providing 1147 patients with allied health services in 2003/2004, including Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Diabetes Education and Asthma Education. The Capricornia Mental Health Partnerships (CaMHP) project provides GPs with improved patient access to free Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS)  The Division's Practice Nurse Program focuses on three key areas to support nurses in Capricornia practices - Recruitment and Retention, Continuing Professional Development and Professional Support. Postcodes CoveredMISSION STATEMENT 5038, 5039, 5041, 5042, 5043, 5044, 5045, 5046, 5047, 5048, 5049, 5050, 5051, 5052, 5062, 5150, 5157, 5158, 5159, 5160, 5161, 5162, 5163, 5164, 6165, 5166, 5167, 5168, 5169, 5170, 5171, 5172, 5173, 5174, 5202, 5203, 5204, 5210, 5211, 5212, 5213, 5214, 5220, 5221, 5222, 5223 Population 345,144 (2001 Census) Area CoveredMajor activities within the Business Program include: The Division comprises three sub-regions: Inner urban, comprising the LGAs of Holdfast Bay, Mitcham and Marion; Outer urban comprising the Onkaparinga LGA, and Rural, comprising the LGAs of Victor Harbor, Yankalilla, Port Elliot, Goolwa on Southern Fleurieu Peninsula and Kingscote and Dudley on Kangaroo Island. CEO Dr Helena Williams Chair Dr John Guy The Division encourages its GPs to participate in the community by contributing to fortnightly Family Health segments on ABC Capricornia Radio.  GPs have also participated in the annual Qld Cancer Fund Relay for Life.   Home  |   Hot Issues  |   About AGPN Consumers & Divisions Annual Forum Discussion Forums Divisions Directory Document Library    |    |   Physical Address:  |   2A Jetty Road  |   BRIGHTON SA 5048  |   Australia  |   Postal Address:  |   2A Jetty Road BRIGHTON SA 5048Executive Leadership and Management Program AustraliaPrograms Media Events  |   My AGPN Search  |   Help Email:  |   sdgp@sdgp.com.auContact AGPN Phone:Links 08 8298 0777  |   Fax: 08 8298 4100   Website:  |   http://www.sdgp.com.auSite Map  |   Capricornia Division of General Practice

The Southern Division of General Practice (SDGP) is committed to improving the health of the population through supporting the role of GPs in primary health care. The Division aims to do this through programs which emphasize education and upskilling of GPs, integration of General Practice into the wider health system and assisting GPs to provide better services at the practice level.

The Division's mission is to strengthen General Practice in the Southern region of Adelaide by enhancing the role of GPs in the planning and provision of primary health services in order to improve patient care and well-being. Reaching the large membership (there are more GPs in the Southern Division than any other Division in the State) and involving them in programs continues to be a challenge. The Division's area is not homogenous: it consists of a metropolitan, outer metro and a rural segment, each with a different socio-economic profile. This often requires modifications to the programs to suit the area of delivery.

The Division places much emphasis on one-to-one assistance to GPs and practices, delivering services by way of its Practice Liaison Program. Largely through cross representation on policy making committees, strong links have been developed with consumers, community groups, hospitals (both public and private), and a number of the major health agencies in the area.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

High on the list is the wide range of different services to GPs and practices, and the number of GPs which the Division has been able to involve in its activities. Partnerships have been developed with all key health organisations in the area including community and consumer groups.

CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE

The major challenges ahead of the Division relate to the management of data, controlling the expectations placed on the Division by other health care providers and, with limited resources, its ability to serve a very large membership and population. The combined urban and rural demography also creates a challenge in terms of equity and access for both GPs and their patients.

For further information please visit our website at www.sdgp.com.au