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It's not only the patients in GP surgeries who are getting older, according to two new reports released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Australian General Practice Statistics and Classification Centre, an AIHW collaborating unit located at the University of Sydney.
'Some of the most noticeable changes in general practice over the last decade include the decreasing proportion of younger GPs, a growing proportion of female GPs, a decline in the number of small practices, a decline in prescriptions and a steady increase in pathology testing,' Professor Helena Britt said. |
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Why Tasmania? |
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General Practice Workforce provides a personalised service to GPs seeking work in Tasmania. Rest assured you and your family are in good hands Tasmania has an excellent training environment and education support. |
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GP Vacancies |
Hobart & Launceston
 Hobart population: approx 180,000
Launceston population: approx 80,000
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General Practice vacancies in rural Tasmania |
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What's the big idea? |
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The Department of Health and Ageing is calling for applications for funding under the National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Program (NRRHIP). The Australian Government has allocated $46 million over four years (2008-09 to 2011-12) to improve opportunities for partnerships and multidisciplinary approaches to the delivery of health care in rural and remote communities through better access to funding for infrastructure and equipment. |
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For GP's |
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 Online resources for GP's In Tasmania
GPs across Australia have access to an exhaustive range of resources and services. Sites provide clinical decision support as well as professional development opportunities.
RACGP | ACRRM | Medical Council Read More > |
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For Students |
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 Online resources for Medical Students
Have you ever considered the lifestyle benefits of a career in general practice? If you value choice, flexibility and mobility then read on.
Rustica | AMSA | Scholarships |
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For Doctors in Training |
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 Online resources for prevocational doctors and GP Registrars
Doctors training in Tasmania are well supported during this formative stage of their career.
GPTT | PMIT | GPRA |
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For Managers |
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 Online resources for Practice Managers
Sound practice management is the foundation of a successful general practice. The complexity of the practice business environment means that managers need to be skilled and valued members of the practice team.
GP North | GP South | GP North West
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For Rural Communities |
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 Online resources for rural communities
What can you do to improve the health of your community? Councillors, teachers, business owners, and other community leaders can champion local initiatives.
LGAT |
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For GP's Families |
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 Online resources for GP's Families
This section has practical information to assist families relocating to Tasmania.
GP Workforce |
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For Politicians |
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 Online resources for elected members interested in sustainable GP services.
This section has a range of online information resources to assist elected members to gain insight into the GP sector and the status of the current workforce.
FAQs | Key Contacts | Fast Facts |
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About GP Workforce Tasmania |
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 General Practice Workforce helps rural communities to retain access to sustainable GP services.
GPW is funded by the Australian Government to improve access to rural GP services, to encourage better links between general practice and the rest of the health system and to enhance the quality of rural practice.
Recruitment Services | Assistance Programs | Locum Support |
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Hospitals Statewide
Online resources for Pratice Nurses 
Online information about the organisations supporting general practice.
