Employment opportunity
Planning and strategy adviser.
Applications close 30 July 2010
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NurseAssist Immunisation Initiative
Do you wish to deploy an experienced practice nurse to perform immunisations in your practice?
Download the fax-back form (pdf).
Swine flu and seasonal flu news
Seasonal flu media release June 2010
Seasonal flu media release April 2010
Swine flu media release(pdf)
Advice for parents - media release
Bankstown Torch article-
"Get the the flu facts"
MBS item changes - May 2010
Latest changes to MBS item numbers
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Indigenous health PIP incentive
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May 2010 Budget
The new health funding announcements in the 2010 Federal Budget have a strong focus on general practice and primary health care. Read more
Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) analysis. Read more
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Access to psychological services for people on a low income through their GPs.
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Welcome to the Bankstown GP Division
We are a not -for-profit health organisation funded primarily by the Australian federal government.
We engage in capacity building in primary health care and address health equity issues in the south-western suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
This site is our channel of open communication with health professionals and local communities.
What can the Division offer?
- Information technology and data management expertise
- Intensive practice accreditation support
- Links with community organisations
- Links with local government and tertiary institutions
- Expertise in population health initiatives (eg diabetes, women's health, aged care and immunisation)
- Credible and experienced practice support consultants
- Submission writing expertise
- Leadership in primary health care reform
Interested in collaboration?
The Bankstown GP Division welcomes approaches from organisations wishing to collaborate on initiatives that aim to improve the health of local communities. Please contact the Division.
Do you want to participate in our CPD events or join us?
Participation in our activities is open to all GPs and other health professionals, regardless of postcode of practice or area of residence. All GPs and practices are free to attend CPD events and join any Division based on their individual needs and personal preferences. Read about our upcoming CPD events and consider joining us in leading local primary health care reform.
Follow Bankstown GP Division on Twitter - keep up to date with us day - by - day 
Twitter.com, or "Twitter" is the "sms of the Internet". Our Twitter address is bankstowngp.
You can find our Twitter page at twitter.com/bankstowngp
Read more about Twitter. (Time magazine article)
http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1902604,00.html
Swine flu and seasonal flu - what should I do? - Media release 27th April 2010
In late April 2010, the Australian Government stopped Seasonal Flu immunisations for children aged five years and younger. Seasonal Flu vaccine is different to Swine Flu vaccine.
Swine Flu immunisations with Panvax are still encouraged for children and adults of all ages.
Swine Flu immunisation is safe for everyone - including young children. Read more
NurseAssist Immunisation Initiative - get a practice nurse at no cost
Download the Kickstart Immunisation Initiative flyer and fax-back form (pdf).
