About the Council
GPCC serves as an advisory body to our Board.
GPCC represents general practitioners in our four local government areas in our region. They focus on advising our Board on:
- strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities through the provision of high-quality, accessible and integrated primary healthcare.
- strategies to address issues facing GPs, including consideration of the unique needs in different communities within the region.
An important part of GPCC’s role is to advise on decision-making at the practice level, thereby strengthening the support provided to GPs in their day-to-day work. Members discuss issues related to health pathways, hospitals, aged care facilities, the workforce, GP education and training, and more.
Council Members
Key Focus Areas 2024-2025
GPCC met five times in 2024-2025. In addition, a combined GPCC and Allied Health Clinical Council meeting was held in December, bringing together members to discuss shared priorities and strengthen collaboration.
Annual review and recruitment strategy for GPCC
Led to the appointment of two new members, enhancing the diversity of voices within GPCC. The recruitment of a GP Registrar brought a fresh perspective and strengthened our engagement with the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Homelessness Access Program
including service implementation and GP education needs.
Disaster and Emergency Management
Discussion focused on the need for co-ordinated planning across general practices, allied health services, the broader community, and vulnerable patient groups.
HealthPathways
Including GP education needs for the implementation of individual logins.
Advocacy during the election cycle
Priorities included funding for obesity, alcohol and other services, speech pathology outreach programs, policies regarding GP workforce and for the development of a GP liaison model.
Residential Aged Care Homes
Workforce issues and their potential current and future impacts.
Upper Blue Mountains GP Workforce
Recognition of the workforce challenges . Discussion included GP registrar retention, attracting experienced Fellowed GPs to the area, bulk-billing and fee-for-service models of payment.
PHN Resources
Feedback on a new GP PHN services guide and distribution suggestions.
Combined GPCC and Allied Health Clinical Council Event
Brought together GPs and allied health professionals to explore key issues in disaster and emergency management. The meeting highlighted barriers and enablers, shaping our work in this area throughout 2025. This remains a continuing area of focus for GPCC in the coming year.
Message from the Chair
“My role as chair of GPCC in 2024-2025 was interesting and productive.”
