GPQ Programs

General Practice Queensland

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Management

 

Chief Executive Officer Ann Maree Liddy
General Manager Karen Dennien
Business Manager David Phillips
Team Leader - Programs Alicia Reid
Acting Team Leader - Programs  
Team Leader - Programs Julia Leigh
Team Leader - Programs Libby Dunstan
Team Leader - Programs Lindy Fentiman
Team Leader - Corporate Services Michelle Melnikoff

 

Ann Maree Liddy - Chief Executive Officer

Ann Maree is one of General Practice Queensland's longest serving staff members.  She has been with GPQ (previously QDGP) since September 1998. Prior to joining GPQ, Ann Maree worked with Brisbane South Division of General Practice.  She has 19 years experience working across the health sector in a variety of professional and managerial roles and was appointed as GPQ Chief Executive Officer in June 2001.


 
Karen Dennien - General Manager

Karen is responsible for human resource management, business systems and planning, risk and quality management.  She has an extensive background in senior management roles in the health and community fields in Queensland across government and the not-for profit sectors.  Karen's most recent role was as a regional manager for a large aged-care not-for profit company.

David Phillips - Business Manager

David is responsible for account and administration-related functions. Prior to joining GPQ, David worked for Suncorp in the accounting and lending areas.

   

 

Alicia Reid - Team Leader: Programs

Alicia is currently on leave for 12 months. Alicia leads a team of program coordinators responsible for eHealth and Quality Improvement and Performance. She has a particular interest in planning and reporting and facilitation. Prior to joining GPQ, Alicia was employed by one of our member divisions and has experience working in General Practice.

  Jane Sanders - Acting Team Leader: Programs
  Jane leads a team of program coordinators responsible for delivering GPQs eHealth program and the Australian Primary Care Collaboratives (APCC) program as well the coordination of the immunisation program.  Jane is also involved in the implementation of GPQ’s community engagement strategy.


 

Julia Leigh - Team Leader: Programs

Julia is currently on maternity leave. Julia supports the divisions with implementing local practice nursing initiatives and to enhance the role of the General Practice and the nursing workforce. She previously held the position of GPQ Program Coordinator - Nursing in General Practice.  Prior to joining GPQ, Julia was a manager for a corporate health company and also has experience in nurse recruitment.


 
Libby Dunstan - Team Leader: Programs

Libby has been a staff member of GPQ for nearly 10 years in a number of different roles. As Team Leader – Programs her key portfolio responsibility includes the provision of policy advice and direction and state level stakeholder engagement (particularly Queensland Health).

Lindy Fentiman - Team Leader: Programs

Lindy has a diverse nursing and health care background and previously worked in the areas of acute, community and residential care and is a registered Quality Assessor with the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency (ACSAA). Her Research Masters is in the area of Educational Leadership and has also worked with Blue Care.

 

Michelle Melnikoff - Team Leader: Corporate Services

Michelle manages the Corporate Services Team in providing administration and financial support across GPQ's operations. She provides direct administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. Michelle previously worked in the health fund industry supporting senior management.

   
   
 

 



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