Update 8 April 2003

Email Update and Action Items for Directors

Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2003

INFORMATION ONLY Australia

1. AustraliaAustraliaAustralian General Practice Network (AGPN) is the new name of the Australian Divisions of General Practice (ADGP) which was established in 1998 as the peak national body representing 119 divisions of general practice and their state-based organisations across National Mental Health Consultation and National Events with over 95 per cent of .  We are the largest voice for general practice in Australia

A copy of a consultation on 's GPs members of their local division.  The Network delivers local heath solutions through general practice.  Our activities cover a broad range of primary health care issues in the program areas below: with over 95 per cent of AustraliaAustralia' Australia with over 95 per cent of s mental health policy and plan 2003-2008 's GPs members of their local division.  The Network delivers local heath solutions through general practice.  Our activities cover a broad range of primary health care issues in the program areas below:Australia 's GPs members of their local division.  The Network delivers local heath solutions through general practice.  Our activities cover a broad range of primary health care issues in the program areas below:was provided to all Divisions this week.  It has been produced by the Health Ministers' drafting group.  It was accompanied by a draft copy of ADGP's Mental Health Policy Statement - Primary Mental Health Care in Australia: The Next Ten Years .  The ADGP policy platform reflects changes requested by the Board at the face-to-face meeting on 23 March and is intended as ADGP's response to the government's consultation paper.   Copies of both are attached for Board members along with a copy of the letter Aged Care GP Panels Initiative that accompanied them.   Divisions have been asked for a response by Monday 28 April. A revised policy platform will be provided for Board consideration and endorsement in the 29 April Board Update.  This will inform ADGP priorities and policy stance at the National Mental Health Summit on 2 May.  This is the only national consultation forum where national bodies can have input to the policy and plan.      

  Aged Care GP Panels Initiative

The Mental Health Council of Australia is holding a media event on Friday 11 April (see attached media 1 pager). The full summary report can be found on the Council's website Enhanced Divisional Quality Use of Medicineswww.mhca.com.auLifescriptsChronic Disease Management (CDM) .  The findings of the Council?s 2002 review of mental health in Chronic Disease Management (CDM) AustraliaMedication Management Review (Home Medicines Review)Lifescripts will be launched and a call for a government response made. The ADGP Chair and Principal Adviser will attend.  A supportive media release from ADGP will be included in media packs on the day. Lifescripts   Medication Management Review (Home Medicines Review) For further information please contact Mental Health Medication Management Review (Home Medicines Review)Leanne Wells   , Mental Health lwells@adgp.com.auNational Primary Mental Health Care Network Mental Health

  National Primary Mental Health Care Network

  Better Access

2. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NACCHO and ADGP Better Outcomes

1. The Can Do Initiative: Managing Mental Health and Substance Use in General Practice       MindMatters Plus General Practice Initiative As a result of feedback from Board Directors on the draft MoU between NACCHO and ADGP, the final draft MoU will now be forwarded to the Executive of NACCHO with the inclusion of the additional principle: MindMatters Plus General Practice Initiative  National General Practice Immunisation Program ADGP agrees to consult with NACCHO on general practice financing issues as they relate to Aboriginal health .National Divisions Youth Alliance National General Practice Immunisation Program

 Nursing in General Practice National Divisions Youth Alliance

2.Rural Palliative Care Nursing in General Practice        Nursing in General Practice Details regarding the graphic design/format of the document and timing/event for the signing will be negotiated with NACCHO.Division Network Information Management ProgramsRural Palliative Care

 Broadband for HealthDivision Network Information Management Programs

3. Broadband for Health        Broadband for Health

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