Welcome
The South Gippsland Division of General Practice is one of three General Practice divisions in Gippsland. The divisional head office is situated in Inverloch, central to the South Gippsland region. The South Gippsland Division of General Practice encompasses the geographical area bounded by Phillip Island in the West, Lang Lang, Mirboo North and Boolarra to the north, Yarram to the east and Wilsons Promontory in the South, an area of approximately 41,000 square kilometres. The Division encompasses Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires and a small area of Cardinia, and Wellington Shires. The major towns within this area are Cowes, San Remo, Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Leongatha, Inverloch, Foster and Yarram with a significant population in the locality of Bayles. There are two towns with a population of over 5000 - Wonthaggi and Leongatha.
The estimated population based on the 2001 census is 60,000. The population does transiently increase by an estimated 80,000 in the summer holiday season.
The Division currently delivers programs in Mental Health, Workforce Programs, Immunisation, Clinical Risk Management and Practice Support.
GP Divisional Membership
The South Gippsland Division Of General Practice has 81 GP’s in 15 medical practices.
Board Structure
- Chair - Dr Nola Maxfield
- Dr Ron Murley
- Dr David Polmear
- Dr Philip Huguenin
- Dr Kola Orundami
- Dr Russell Hamilton
- Chief Executive Officer - Mr Alan Gostelow
History
In 1993 the South Gippsland Division of General Practice (SGGP Ltd) was established. The Division delivers targeted programs to address identified health needs and support GP practice, continuing education and workforce development. It has a track record in establishing sound relationships with regional and local health service providers. The South Gippsland Division of General Practice is Commonwealth funded and part of a nationwide network of Divisions with associated State Based Offices.
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