CESPHN GP+ Program 

Note: This program is currently only available to solo and smaller (2-4 GPs) general practices in the St George region.

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is for general practices in the St George region to participate in the GP+ Program.

The GP+ program aims to support smaller general practices connect with local allied health clinicians, improve health outcomes, enhance patient experiences and reduce avoidable hospitalisations.

GP+ is a new program which offers an innovative approach to multidisciplinary team-based care in the primary care setting. The program targets patients with chronic diseases and supports vulnerable populations who are unable to afford private allied health fee paying or co-payment services.

CESPHN will deliver the GP+ Program through the commissioning of providers that will provide the following allied health services within participating general practices:

• A non-dispensing consultant pharmacist to support the management of chronic diseases and complex health conditions, through medication management, medication reviews and quality improvement activities.
• A social worker to support patients with chronic diseases to access psychosocial support and assist with navigation of health and social systems when required (e.g. MyMedicare, Centrelink, My Aged Care)

A social worker to support patients with chronic diseases to access psychosocial support and assist with navigation of health and social systems when required (e.g. MyMedicare, Centrelink, My Aged Care)

General practices participating in the GP+ Program will host the pharmacist and social worker onsite at their general practice.

The pharmacist and social worker will be a shared resource across participating general practices in the St George region. The work of each allied health clinician within the practice will be on a part time basis (approximately 1-2 days per week).

General practices are encouraged to host both the pharmacist and social worker at their practice, however preference for one service can be accommodated.

Potential benefits for general practices that participate in the GP+ program include improved access to allied health for their patients, as well as support for patients to manage their chronic health condition and to navigate support systems (e.g. My Aged Care, social services). GP+ offers solo and small general practices an opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in-person and onsite.

This program is funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care. Financial support to the value of $5000 (excluding GST) will be offered to general practices to participate in the program.

An initial payment of $1000 will be paid upon execution of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA attached), followed by two annual instalments of $2000 until completion of the program in June 2027.

Eligible practices are required to have an available consulting room for the pharmacist and/or social worker to work onsite at the practice for up to two days a week (days to be negotiated). Practices participating must be a solo or smaller (2-4 GPs) general practice located in the St George region. Further detail regarding eligibility criteria is outlined in the EOI guidelines document.

How to apply

Practices must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to apply for the program. Applications are to be submitted via the online form.

Supporting documents for the EOI are linked below:

EOI Guidance

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

Applications close COB 19 March 2025.

For further information about the Program please visit the CESPHN website or contact alliedhealth@cesphn.com.au.

Any further clarification questions asked by potential applicants will be posted below with the funding committee’s response.