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Collapse Issue 447 - 18 Jun 2018Issue 447 - 18 Jun 2018
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Julie Dolan recognised for service to soccer
Couple honoured for services to art and education
Dedicated to voluntary community service
Recognition for welfare service
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Flat-townhouse complex draws 14 objections in a week
Council's insurer refuses liability for water damage
Too many water main breaks, says Marquart
Holstein seeks action on 'sleeping rough' deaths
Additional homeless resources needed, says Tesch
Group applies for on-demand bus for The Bays
Scaffolding to be removed
Chamber calls for more dredging money
No agreement on how to fix beach erosion
Tesch seeks Government action on erosion
Chamber welcomes dredging work
Councillor wants to protect surf break from dredging
Ferry wharf application rejected?
Tidal pool report may lead to upgrade, says Mehrtens
Kiosk tender to be advertised for the third time
Chamber wants Minister to impose planning controls
Woy Woy to get Service NSW 'digital hub'
Council staff agree that speed limit proposal 'has merit'
Scientific paper on local pelicans expected soon
Tesch pays tribute to pelican rescuer
Bushcare group seeks volunteers
Indigenous tourism has 'role' in reconciliation
Euchre players raise money for charity
Firefighter receives long service medal
Stargazing draws 250 people
CWA branch celebrates 86 years
Guides attracts 25 girls for a 'snippet' of the experience
Rotary club celebrates success of Opera in the Arboretum
Environment group and Mingaletta receive grants
TV cameras failed to identify vandals
Replica firearm found during search
Water and sewerage review starts
Chefs return to Woy Woy from New York
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There are good people about
Two thought-provoking details
Labor will fund expensive, but necessary, rail underpass
Pearl claims were incorrect
My interest was not positive
Ettalong loses tree that witnessed many stories
Can the tooth fairy fix the other problems?
Forgotten south misses out
Walk is a pleasure, except for the footpath
Dismayed at councillor's State election candidacy
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Health chief claims collaborative GP approach is best
Nurse practitioner receives aged care award
National volunteer of the year
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Young musicians receive Conservatorium awards
Blues Angels to play at the Troubadour
Patonga workshop writes group poem
Art show
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Ettalong school celebrates 90 years
College students join combined Europe tour
Selected for representative side
Students study culture of soccer countries
Umina wins Central Coast AFL rounds
Netball team makes it to fourth round
Pyjama day for charity
Woy Woy students in international assessment
Kindergarten classroom helpers wanted
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Umina surf club named Club of the Year
Volunteering medal presented to two surf club members
Men's fours final at Umina
Bay to Bay run to be held on June 17
Umina wins first tennis competition

Health chief claims collaborative GP approach is best

Hunter New England Central Coast Public Health Network chief Mr Richard Nankervis has claimed that a collaborative approach led by local doctors was proving more successful than relying on medical recruitment agencies to attract GPs to the Peninsula.

Mr Nankervis said: "Last year we supported the establishment of a community working group consisting of local GPs, general practice staff and workforce specialists.

"Following the establishment of the group we have had three new GPs commence work in the Woy Woy area and a new practice has opened in Umina," he said.

"In addition to that, four extra GP registrars have commenced.

"When we first looked at possible strategies to address the shortage of GPs, we were fortunate that the Commonwealth Government approved the allocation of $100,000 of funding towards this work.

"The view at that time was that this could be used to offset recruitment fees and services.

"However, due to success of the working group, this funding has not been needed so we are looking to reallocate it towards other workforce initiatives.

"These include scholarships and training to continue to upskill our highly valued local GPs, and also includes building of our aboriginal health workforce."

Mr Nankervis said the Network believed that the model recently adopted is sustainable and replicable.

"Our Network believes a collaborative model led by clinicians such as that currently operating in the Woy Woy area is best placed to address the long-term challenges of providing a health workforce that is adequate in numbers, capable, responsive and sustainable."

He said the Network was also implementing a Central Coast GP scholarship program in partnership with the Central Coast Local Health District.

The program provided an opportunity for local GPs to work with Health District specialists to broaden their professional development and broader clinical experience.

Eight GPs would be placed in the palliative care, drug and alcohol, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology departments.





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