| The St George Division is confined by the edge of Botany Bay along the east and is situated within the perimeters of the Cooks River in the north, Georges River in the south and Salt Pan Creek in the west. The district is comprised of 3 local governments (LGA), which include Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale.
Two Public Hospitals are located within the St George District, which include St George Hospital & Community Health Service and Calvary Hospital. There are also two Private Hospitals located in the district which include the St George Private Hospital and Calvary Hurstville Private Hospital. The St George District is an ageing population (65+ years represents 15.6%) and has a large non-English speaking background with the 36.5% of the population born overseas.
The St George District has 255 practicing GPs in 135 practices, with 60% of these practices being solo GPs.
The St George Division of General Practice was established when federal funding was granted in 1993. The Division is made up of financial GP (85%) and non-financial members in the St George area. Out of area GPs can join the Division as an Associate member.
The Division has a part-time Executive Director who is a practicing GP, a Program Coordinator and ten Program Staff. A committee of nine local GPs who are elected by members oversee the Division. The management and sub committees also include representatives from health consumer groups and the St George Hospital.
Mission Statement: The St George Division of General Practice aims to promote General Practice and support General Practitioners in their own right and enhance their ability to provide quality primary healthcare to the community. It also aims to promote and foster strong and productive alliances with local hospitals, health and community services, both public and private, in pursuit of the best possible health outcomes. |
