Fremantle GP Network Ltd
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Name Fremantle GP Network Ltd
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| Division Number |
605 |
| Classification |
Urban |
| Number of Member GPs |
284 |
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| State |
Western Australia |
| Year Established |
1994 |
| Number of Member Practices |
78 |
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| Postcodes Covered |
6148, 6149, 6150, 6153, 6154, 6155, 6156, 6157, 6158, 6159, 6160, 6162, 6163, 6164,6166, 6161, 6798, 6799
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| Population |
241,444 (2001 Census)
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| Area Covered |
The total Division area is 241 square kilometres. The boundaries cover the Local Government Areas of the City of Fremantle and the towns of Melville, East Fremantle and Cockburn. Cocos and Christmas Islands are also included in Fremantle GP Network's boundaries.
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| CEO |
Ms Christa Riegler |
| Chair |
Dr Graham Farquhar |
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| Physical Address: |
| 10 Silas Street |
| EAST FREMANTLE WA 6158 |
| Australia |
| Postal Address: |
| PO Box 4186 |
| MYAREE BC WA 6960 |
| Australia |
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The Fremantle Regional Division of General Practice Ltd. (Fremantle GP Network) was established in the South West Metropolitan region of Perth, Western Australia. As a non-government not for profit organisation Fremantle GP Network is a company limited by guarantee with articles of association governing the actions of the Board of Directors and management.
Fremantle GP Network boundaries contain a metropolitan mix of people and places with the port city of Fremantle a focal point in the South West Metropolitan area of Perth. The area is well known for its diversity of people from different cultural, religious and racial backgrounds. The major industries and employers in the area are tourism, shipping and light industry. The region has significant areas of commercial activity with the majority of the area comprising suburbs that are across the range of socioeconomic status. Interestingly, Fremantle was also the site of the first General Practice set up in Western Australia.
Fremantle GP Network’s focus is to promote and support GPs to build a healthier community. A team approach has been adopted for each of the nine priority areas identified within the National Divisions Framework. Our local priorities include:
- Primary Health Care in the Community
- Healthy Lifestyle
- GPs and Primary Care Providers
- Building General Practice Capacity
- Quality in the Work Environment;
- Quality Clinical Practice
- Working with the Community
- General Practice Workforce
All education and activities are planned in consultation with GPs, stakeholders and consumers. Fremantle GP Network's current activities include:
- Practice Manager & Practice Nurse networks
- Information Management Assistance
- General Practice Accreditation Assistance
- Continuing Professional Development, Education and GP Special Interest Groups
- Assistance with new Government initiatives and MBS items
- Chronic Disease Management
- Immunisation Support
- Home Medication Management Reviews
- National Prescribing Service activities
- Aged Care Program
- Allied Health Provider integration
- Quality Improvement activities
- Service Provision, by way of:
- Quarry General Practice for Under 25s
- Referred Counselling Project (low cost)
- FREO StreetDoctor mobile medical service
- Patient education "Afternoon Tea with My GP"
