GP Link Lunches – Dr Jenny James

Dr Jenny James is a GP VMO in the general practice drug and alcohol advice and support service of South Western Sydney Local Health District who contacted Sydney South West GP Link earlier this year as part of our advocacy for local GPs in regards to opioid treatment andaccreditation course she was running for GPsContinue reading “GP Link Lunches – Dr Jenny James”

GP Crisis: Another One Bites the Dust!

Dr Kenneth McCroary, SSWGPLink Chair Another week goes by more stress, more meetings, more pressures, and more advocacy and outlaying of support. Trouble is all this energy is directed towards our local and wider GP community both general practitioners and their primary health teams in this ever worsening disaster which is being referred to asContinue reading “GP Crisis: Another One Bites the Dust!”

GP Link Lunches – Ms Rachael Williams, CNC

Rachael Williams is the newly funded clinical nurse consultant-palliative care (residential aged care). Rachael brings a wealth of nursing experience extending from ICU, end of life research and as the advanced care planning project officer for South Western Sydney Local Health District. Dr Kenneth McCroary, Chair of Sydney South West GP Link, hosts a seriesContinue reading “GP Link Lunches – Ms Rachael Williams, CNC”

GP Link Lunches – Dr Mike Freelander

Dr Mike Freelander has been a paediatrician in Campbelltown for 37 years and has dedicated his life’s work to make sure our kids get the best start in life. He is also the Federal member for Macarthur. Dr Kenneth McCroary, Chair of Sydney South West GP Link, hosts a series of meetings with clinical /Continue reading “GP Link Lunches – Dr Mike Freelander”

GP Link Lunches – Dr Carmelo Aquilina

Dr Carmelo Aquilina is the Director of Older People’s Mental Health Service of the South Western Sydney Local Health Service. SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary, spoke to Dr Carmelo about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older people, as well as the Live Well Project, which he leads, to support and promote GP deliveredContinue reading “GP Link Lunches – Dr Carmelo Aquilina”

GP Link Lunches – Ms Amy Prince SWSPHN

Ms Amy Prince is the Director of Planning and Performance at the South Western Sydney Primary Health Network. SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary, spoke to Ms Prince about the program she is developing in collaboration with Benestar to provide wellbeing support for GPs and their practice staff. Depending on the support you need there areContinue reading “GP Link Lunches – Ms Amy Prince SWSPHN”

GP Link Lunches – Ms Kristina Allen, RN

Ms Kristina Allen is the Clinical Support Coordinator for South Western Sydney Primary Health Network. She is an experienced Primary Care Registred Nurse with a passion for nursing education. SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary, spoke to Ms Allen about the “New to General Practice Nursing Program“. To find out more about the ‘New to GeneralContinue reading “GP Link Lunches – Ms Kristina Allen, RN”