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ADGP Profile
Australian Divisions of General Practice Ltd. (ADGP) is the peak national body representing 121 Divisions of General Practice across Australia, and was established in 1998. The first local Divisions were established in 1992. About 94 per cent of GPs are members of a local Division of General Practice.
ADGP was established after a 1998 Commonwealth Government General Practice Strategy Review recommendation that ADGP be funded as the national organisation of Divisions.
The objectives of ADGP are to:
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ensure that there is communication with Divisions of General Practice, directly or through State Based Organisations;
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represent Divisions of General Practice across Australia;
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be the voice of Divisions of General Practice to the Commonwealth of Australia;
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support Divisions of General across Australia;
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advocate for Divisions of General Practice;
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inform the public about issues affecting General Practice;
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promote the exchange of skills, information and ideas between Divisions of General Practice.
ADGP is one of Australia's largest representative voices for General Practitioners. As part of ADGP's representation program, grass roots GPs sit on approximately 60 key decision-making bodies in the health sector, having direct input into general practice financing, GP workforce and training, clinical practice and practice management and other key issues influencing the future of General Practice.
ADGP also coordinates a number of National Programs through Divisions of General Practice to improve the health of all Australians. ADGP's programs cover a broad range of primary care issues, including immunisation, youth health and practice nursing. These programs aim to strengthen primary health care to better meet the needs of the Australian community. Where appropriate, ADGP works collaboratively with other organisations, such as the Pharmacy Guild, to develop and coordinate a program. Many of the programs are overseen by committees made up of GPs from Divisions and other stakeholders such as academics, allied health professionals and consumers. ADGP also works closely with the State Based Organisations (SBOs) and Divisions in implementing national programs to ensure they meet the local needs of their communities.
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