In 1992, the Commonwealth Government funded the establishment of local Divisions of General Practice. The Nepean Division of General Practice was founded in 1995 by local Doctors and today, every area of Australia has a Division of General Practice.

These organisations were set up to provide a voice and an identity for local GPs. They provide support for GPs and allow GPs to band together on issues rather than work alone.

The Nepean Division of General Practice started with one staff member and a Board of local GPs. The organisation has grown and today provides support for approximately 180 GPs and 80 practices.
1992
  • The Commonwealth Government offer funding for groups of GPs to establish Divisions
1994
  • GPs via the Nepean Medical Association decide to form a Division of General Practice.
  • Application for funding submitted and approved.
1995
  • Executive Committee formed and Division Incorporated
1996
  • First project funded – (APP) Adolescent Pregnancy Project
1997
  • Second project funded – (HYP) Homeless Youth Projects
1998
  • Third Project funded - Needs Assessment Completed
1999
  • Move to outcomes based funding & funded for 3 year period.
  • Healthy Lifestyle Dietetic Service established.
2000
  • 8 new program areas implemented -Management, Professional Development, Immunisation, Healthy Lifestyle, GP Advocacy, Mental Health, Information Technology & Youth Health
2001
  • Home Health Assessment Nurse & GP Liaison Nurse established
  • GP Forum held formation of task force Technology & Youth Health.
2002
  • Script chart accepted by NSW Health for use in Nursing Homes
2003
  • Team participation in City to Surf Fun Run.
  • National Consumer Award
  • GP Health & Wellbeing Weekend
2004
  • 12 program areas implemented
  • Income of $1million reached
2005
  • Creation of Aged Care GP Panels program & National Primary Care Collaborative program
  • National Excellence in Governance Award
  • Member of SWAHS Strategic Planning Reference Group
2006
  • After Hours GP Clinic opened
  • 5 Divisions MOU with SWAHS
2007
  • Dementia public forum consultation over 100 attendees
  • Mental Health General Practice Service through MBS implemented
  • Achieved ACHS quality accreditation
2008
  • More Doctors for Outer Metropolitan status
  • COAG Australian Better Health Initiative funding
  • Medical Deputising Service established
2009
  • Chronic conditions public forum with Penrith Council over 120 attendees
  • Consumer Reference Group AGPN National award for consumer engagement
  • Adoption of Sustainable Health Policy (Sydney Resolution)
2010
  • Closing the Gap program
  • Lifestyle Modification program
  • Benchmarking with other Divisions
  • Core Funding 21% of Income
2011
  • Workplace health checks connecting with Penrith Business Alliance
  • Connecting Care Program commenced
2012
  • eHealth Record System
  • Medicare Locals established
  • Core Funding 9% of Income
 
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