GPGC Update from Dr Nicole Langsford, March 2024

Hi everyone,

2024 continues to be a big year for GPGC.

First up, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Board Director, Dr Kristy Bayliss.

Recently, I had the pleasure of engaging with some of our newest GP registrars during their education meeting. Welcome to these new general practice registrars joining our community on the Gold Coast.

Our advocacy and promotional activities continue, with more planned throughout the year. We recently joined the GCPHN Practice Managers Breakfast; it was fabulous to have the opportunity to meet up with those that keep our practices running effectively in the background.

We have been working with the GCUH GP liaison officers to continue to improve communication between primary care and the tertiary sector, and continue to advocate for improvement in discharge planning and summaries.

On the education front, GPGC has several education events planned for the upcoming months, including respiratory health, paediatric care, psychiatry and vascular disease. Follow the GCGP social media channels for further updates.

We remain dedicated to supporting our members through various platforms, including our Facebook page and website. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to register on gpgc.com.au and create your profile to stay informed and engaged.

In addition, our Annual General Meeting is just around the corner on 23 May 2024. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow general practitioners while enjoying a light meal at Blackboard, Varsity Lakes. We hope to see you all there.

As always, GPGC thrives on the dedication of volunteers, especially for our events. Your involvement is a chance to contribute to making a difference in general practice delivery on the Gold Coast. If you’re keen to contribute or discuss the opportunity, please contact Chairman@gpgc.com.au.

We are looking forward to an exciting year!

Regards,

Dr Nicole Langsford and the GPGC Board