History

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​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.
These organisations were set up across Australia 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 in the Penrith Local Government Area.

2018

  • After relying of our dedicated part time staff for so long, the Board approved a dedicated Officer to engage with our Members

2015

  • Members approve the trading name of Nepean GP Network 
  • Board emphasises the pivotal role of ongoing GP education and sponsors its own events
  • Primary Health Networks established and Wentworth Healthcare retains its geographical area of Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury Lithgow & Penrith

2013

  • Co sponsored the successful establishment of the Nepean Blue Mountains Medicare Local
  • Remains a foundation member of Wentworth Healthcare Ltd

2012

  • eHealth Record System
  • Medicare Locals established
  • Core Funding 9% of Income

2011

  • Workplace health checks connecting with Penrith Business Alliance
  • Connecting Care Program commenced

2010

  • Closing the Gap program
  • Lifestyle Modification program
  • Benchmarking with other Divisions
  • Core Funding 21% of Income

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)

2008

  • More Doctors for Outer Metropolitan status
  • COAG Australian Better Health Initiative funding
  • Medical Deputising Service established

2007

  • Dementia public forum consultation over 100 attendees
  • Mental Health General Practice Service through MBS implemented
  • Achieved ACHS quality accreditation

2006

  • After Hours GP Clinic opened
  • 5 Divisions MOU with SWAHS

2005

  • Creation of Aged Care GP Panels program and National Primary Care Collaborative program
  • National Excellence in Governance Award
  • Member of SWAHS Strategic Planning Reference Group

2004

  • 12 program areas implemented
  • Income of $1 million reached

2003

  • Team participation in City to Surf Fun Run
  • National Consumer Award
  • GP Health & Wellbeing Weekend

2002

  • ​​Script chart accepted by NSW Health for use in Nursing Homes
  • Non Medical CEO appointed

2001

  • Home Health Assessment Nurse & GP Liaison Nurse established
  • GP Forum held formation of task force Technology & Youth Health

2000

  • 8 new program areas implemented - Management, Professional Development, Immunisation, Healthy Lifestyle, GP Advocacy, Mental Health, Information Technology & Youth Health

1999

  • Move to outcomes based funding & funded for 3 year period
  • Healthy Lifestyle Dietetic Service established

1998

  • Third Project funded - Needs Assessment Completed

1997

  • Second project funded – (HYP) Homeless Youth Projects

1996

  • First project funded – (APP) Adolescent Pregnancy Project

1995

  • Executive Committee formed and Division Incorporated

1994

  • GPs via the Nepean Medical Association decide to form a Division of General Practice
  • Application for funding submitted and approved

1992

  • The Commonwealth Government offer funding for groups of GPs to establish Divisions

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Phone: 02 4734 8556
office@nepeangpnet.org.au