The purpose of this document is to provide a clear statement for our members, our staff and our key stakeholders of the strategic intentions for General Practice Queensland for the next five years.
It is intended that this statement will guide our operational planning and will help us to allocate available resources to best effect.
It is a living document and will require ongoing development and review, with formal review annually.
Operating Context for General Practice Queensland
Population growth and ageing, combined with an increasing burden of chronic disease is having a significant impact on the Queensland health system. Population health needs indicate a necessary and increased focus on the provision of primary health care, particularly in prevention, early intervention and health promotion.
In addition, there is a growing need for increased access to primary health care that is equitably distributed across Queensland and that addresses the unique needs of the indigenous and disadvantaged populations. Simultaneously, Queensland has a reducing General Practice workforce capacity and there are concerns that the primary health care needs of the population will far outweigh the capacity of the workforce. Defining needs and planning at a national, state and local level is therefore imperative.
As a peak body for primary health care in Queensland and uniquely placed at the interface of both Commonwealth and State Governments, General Practice Queensland provides government and other stakeholders with an effective channel for comprehensive consultation and communication.
Being in touch with day-to-day service delivery through the partnering relationship with the 18 divisions of general practice, and being an active member of the Australian Divisions Network, General Practice Queensland provides strategic leadership, advocacy and representation for its member divisions and general practice and works collaboratively to build a stronger, more comprehensive, integrated primary health care sector.
As a member of the Australian Divisions Network, General Practice Queensland is committed to the implementation of the National Network Strategy and its consolidated priorities. These include:
- Sustaining, enhancing and advocating for the capacity of general practice to deliver improved health outcomes
- Leading and shaping health policy at all levels of government in order to improve health outcomes
- Driving a quality improvement culture and framework through the network
- Promoting IM systems that meet the clinical, business and population health planning and delivery needs of general practice and the network
- Supporting the provision of accessible and equitable primary health care services to disadvantaged populations.
Our Vision
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Goal One - To be the key voice on Primary Health Care in Queensland
- Profile General Practice Qld as a credible, effective and influential peak body for General Practice and Divisions
- Lead primary health care reform through robust policy development
- Build a comprehensive knowledge base for General Practice and primary health care
- Communicate and consult with members and stakeholders
Goal Two - Drive change in primary health care
- Identify and promote solutions for health system improvements
- Lead and facilitate quality improvement in primary health care, particularly across divisions and general practice
- Pursue strong partnerships that promote innovation, collaboration and best practice in primary health care
Goal Three - Maximise investment in primary health care
- Pursue research partnerships that build the evidence base for investment in primary health care
- Strengthen research and evaluation capabilities and capacity across Divisions
- Develop business cases for investment in primary health care
Goal Four - Deliver a high performing and valued portfolio of services
- Offer a suite of value-add services that enhance the individual and collective performance of the Queensland divisions network
- Understand and meet the needs of our broader customer groups
- Continuously improve our services
Our success will be measured by:
- The recognition of General Practice Queensland as a leader for primary health care reform
- The Queensland divisions network demonstrates improved health outcomes for Queenslanders
- The growth and strength of the Queensland divisions network in the primary health care sector in Queensland
- The satisfaction of our staff, members and customers
To download a copy of the General Practice Queensland Statement of Strategic Intent 2007-2011 please click here