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AGPN acknowledges the financial support of the
Australian Government.
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Wheatbelt GP Network
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Wheatbelt GP Network
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Name Wheatbelt GP Network
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| Division Number |
615 |
| Classification |
Rural |
| Number of Member GPs |
76 |
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| State |
Western Australia |
| Year Established |
1998 |
| Number of Member Practices |
22 |
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| Postcodes Covered |
6041, 6043, 6044, 6302, 6304, 6368, 6369, 6375, 6383, 6385, 6386, 6401, 6403, 6405, 6407, 6409, 6410, 6411, 6413, 6414, 6415, 6418, 6420, 6421, 6422, 6423, 6460, 6461, 6462, 6464, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6472, 6475, 6477, 6479, 6485, 6488, 6489, 6490, 6502, 6503, 6505, 6506, 6507, 6509, 6510, 6511, 6512, 6513, 6042, 6373, 6380, 6412, 6417, 6419, 6428, 6465, 6470, 6471, 6473, 6476, 6480, 6484, 6487, 6504, 6508, 6521, 6560, 6562, 6564, 6566, 6568, 6569,6571, 6572, 6574, 6575, 6603, 6605, 6606, 6608, 6609, 6612, 6613.
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| Population |
49,036 (2001 Census)
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| Area Covered |
An area of approximately 85 000 square kilometres
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| CEO |
Mr Michael Keeble |
| Chair |
Dr Frank Kubicek |
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| Physical Address: |
| 100 Wellington St |
| NORTHAM WA 6401 |
| Australia |
| Postal Address: |
| PO Box 781 |
| NORTHAM WA 6401 |
| Australia |
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The Central Wheatbelt area of WA is the last area of Australia to have a Division of General Practice established. The Division covers an area of mostly wheat and sheep agricultural areas. Also fishing and tourism make up activities in the area.
The Central Wheatbelt area of WA is among the most under resourced areas in Australia with regard to Health Services. Along with much of rural Australia, the health problems in the area are very basic, with chronic shortages of GPs and other health professionals.
The Division aims to address the most basic issues to improve the health outcomes of the community. These include GP Workforce, and the chronic shortages in basic primary health services.
The Division also aims to provide a co-ordinated approach, working closely with key stakeholders, to improve the level of primary health care services, particularly GPs. This will form a foundation for a gradual improvement in health outcomes for the community.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
- GP Membership is consistently at or approaching 100%
- The GP Workforce program has resulted in a major improvement in locum availability, and has reduced GP and family isolation.
- Immunisation is the 3rd most improved percent in Australia, and is the top ranking Division in WA.
CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE
Ensuring the Division remains focussed on its core business of improving the health of the community through GPs.
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