The Division's mission is to strengthen General Practice in the Southern region of Adelaide by enhancing the role of GPs in the planning and provision of primary health services in order to improve patient care and well-being.

Reaching the large membership (there are more GPs in the Southern Division than any other Division in the State) and involving them in programs continues to be a challenge.

The Division's area is not homogenous: it consists of a metropolitan, outer metro and a rural segment, each with a different socio-economic profile. This often requires modifications to the programs to suit the area of delivery.

The Division places much emphasis on one-to-one assistance to GPs and practices, delivering services by way of its Practice Liaison Program. Largely through cross representation on policy making committees, strong links have been developed with consumers, community groups, hospitals (both public and private), and a number of the major health agencies in the area.