GP Summit Canberra

The GP Summit is being hosted by the General Practice Representative Group that comprises the Australian Divisions of General Practice (ADGP), the Australian Medical Association (AMA), the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), and the Rural Doctors' Association of Australia (RDAA). 

General practice is part of the social fabric of this nation.  It currently faces significant challenges.  The sustainability of the profession and its capacity to provide access to high quality primary health care for all Australians are at stake.  Over 30 organisations representing doctors, nurses, practice managers, health academics, health economists and consumers will participate.  The purpose of this Summit is to look for solutions to ensure the future viability of general practice, better health outcomes and access to high quality general practice services for the Australian community.  

Representing the four key Australian General Practice Organisations will be:

Australian Divisions of General Practice (ADGP)                  Dr Rob Walters, Chair

Australian Medical Association (AMA)                               Dr Bill Glasson, President

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)     Professor Michael Kidd, President

Rural Doctors' Association of Australia (RDAA)                   Dr Ken Mackey, President

Media are invited to attend the Introduction and Session One of the Summit, between 9:00am - 9:30am, Friday 12 September.  Other sessions of the Summit are closed to the media.  A media conference will be held at 1.00pm.

Media Conference:

Time:             1.00pm

Date:             Friday 12 September 2003

Venue:              Telstra Theatre
                     Australian War Memorial
                     Limestone Avenue 
                     CANBERRA

CONTACTS:

Jennifer Doggett, ADGP                                   (02) 6228 0822 / (0403) 325 980

Judith Tokley, AMA                                        (02) 6270 5471 / (0408) 824 306

Karin Polsa / Ronald McCoy, RACGP                   (03) 8699 0424 / (03) 8699 0527

Amalia Matheson, RDAA                                  (02) 6273 9303 / (0418) 265 690