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Melissa Williams - Program Coordinator: APCC Melissa joined GPQ as the Program Coordinator – Australian Primary Care Collaboratives (APCC). Along with the Queensland Program Manager, she is responsible for the management of the APCC program in Queensland. The APCC program aims to improve clinical health outcomes, reduce lifestyle risk factors, maintain health for chronic and complex conditions and improve access to Australian general practice through establishing a culture of continuous quality improvement within primary health care. Melissa has come to GPQ after working at South East Alliance of General Practice (Brisbane) in a variety of program officer roles. |
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Phillipa Grant - Senior Program Leader: Chronic Disease Prior to joining GPQ, Phillipa worked in the primary health care industry as a musculoskeletal and rehabilitation physiotherapist. Phillipa has also gained extensive experience in senior clinical, management and project roles with a primary focus in the support and development of allied health and aged care sector initiatives. At GPQ, Phillipa provides program support for the Aged Care Access Initiative in addition to providing the Division network with leadership, advice and support in the promotion and implementation of a self-management approach to chronic disease. Phillipa is an Accredited Trainer in the delivery of the Flinders Certificate of Competency in Chronic Condition Self-Management and provides representation on the Management Advisory Group of the Queensland Self-Management Alliance (QSMA).
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Katie Griffin - Program Coordinator: Primary Care Katie is a qualified doctor and occupational therapist. She brings to GPQ previous experience in a range of health care settings, in particular acute care from a medical perspective and community care from an allied health perspective. It is this background knowledge of the interface between the acute and primary care settings which informs her role within the Chronic Disease Team, focusing on integration. As Program Coordinator – Primary Care Katie provides leadership and support to the division network in the implementation of the ABHI Primary Care Integration Program. In a clinical support capacity, Katie also provides liaison with Statewide Clinical Networks, particularly in relation to diabetes.
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Michelle Costello - Senior Program Leader: Closing the Gap Michelle is the program coordinator for the ‘Closing the Gap’ initiative. The program’s aim is to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to help reduce the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. To achieve its aim the program has three focus areas: supporting smoking cessation; improving the coordination of patient care; and delivering culturally appropriate primary health care services. Before coming to GPQ Michelle worked in Normanton (Gulf of Queensland) as a Health Promotion Practitioner with North and West QLD Primary Health Care. She also worked as a Health Promotion Practitioner through eight Cape York Indigenous communities with Far North QLD Rural Division of General Practice (FNQRDGP). In her role as FNQRDGP’s Primary Health Care Manager - Cape York she managed five indigenous health improvement programs. Michelle has completed ungraduate studies in Bachelor of Business: Communications and Bachelor of Science: Public Health. She is currently completing a Master’s research project. The aim of the project is to assess the impact of a reorientation strategy on FNQRDGP’s capacity to deliver comprehensive primary health care.
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David Millichap - Senior Program Leader: eHealth David is the Senior Program Leader of the eHealth team at GPQ. David is responsible for the overall management of the eHealth program of work at GPQ, liaising with Qld Health and other key stakeholders, working with divisions to improve data quality and progressing other statewide and national eHealth initiatives. Before working for GPQ, David was manager of the Cancer Helpline at The Cancer Council Queensland. |
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Emylee Tickner - Program Coordinator: eHealth Emylee is a Program Coordinator for eHealth. She is currently working to progress four Queensland Health funded work packages which include the Electronic Uptake Project, Shaping the future of Information Flows including EDS and eReferral, Health Provider Directory Review, and Optimising eHealth Innovation. Before joining the eHealth team at GPQ Emylee was the Business Communications Officer with Capricornia Division of General Practice in Rockhampton. GPQ eHealth Program |
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Kat Murray - Program Officer: eHealth Kat is a Program Officer - eHealth at GPQ. She is responsible for the management of the iHealth Care+ Directory as well as coordinating several eHealth projects such as GP Census and the QH Tactical eReferrals project. Kat comes to GPQ from the Central Queensland Rural Division of General Practice. |
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Jenny Curtis - Administration Officer: iHealthcare + Directory Jenny is the Administration Officer for the iHealth Care Directory. She is principally involved with data validation of The Directory but also provides administration support for the eHealth team.
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Jane Sanders - Program Coordinator: Immunisation
Jane coordinates the immunisation program at GPQ which focuses on promoting the National Immunisation Program through the Queensland divisions network and general practice. Jane is also involved in GPQs Training and Development activities, including community engagement and population health. |
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Cathy Beck - Senior Program Leader: Mental Health |
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Michelle Underhill - Program Coordinator: Mental Health (on a temporary secondment until June 2012) |
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Jenny Shaw - Program Coordinator: activate: mind & body Jenny is the Program Coordinator - activate: mind & body Project. The project aims to improve the physical health of people with severe illness through the development of evidence based resources and the expansion of state and nation wide strategies. Before working for GPQ, Jenny worked in State and Federal Government in both strategic policy and mental health program roles. Jenny holds a Bachelor Degree in Health Science, majoring in Public Health and Health Services Management. GPQ Mental Health Program |
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Allira Power - Program Coordinator: Mental Health Allira is the Program Coordinator – Mental Health and is currently involved in the activate: mind & body project and the Strategies for Psychological Recovery (SPR) project which aims to provide training to GP’s and Allied Health Service providers in response to the devastating natural disasters of the 2010/2011 Queensland Summer. Before working for GPQ, Allira has worked in Community Development both locally and overseas. GPQ Mental Health Program |
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Leah Flitcroft- Program Officer: Mental Health Leah is a Program Officer – Mental Health. She is responsible for providing support to the Mental Health team, with a particular focus on the 'Partners in Mind' and 'Post Discharge Care for Patients Presenting to Emergency Departments with Deliberate Self Harm or Suicide Attempt' projects. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Health Science, majoring in Public Health. GPQ Mental Health Program |
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Jane de Vuyst - Senior Program Leader: Outreach Services Jane is a Senior Program Leader for Outreach Services. She is involved in the Outreach Services program which aims to improve access for rural people to specialist services and provide upskilling opportunities for GP’s and health professionals. Prior to working at GPQ, Jane was a Program manager for a corporate health company. Here she gained experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of health programs to both public and private clients. Jane is also completing her masters in Health Economics at the University of Queensland.
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Megan de Vries - Program Coordinator: Outreach Services Megan is a Program Coordinator for Outreach Services which aims to improve access for rural people to specialist services and provide upskilling opportunities for GPs and health professionals. Before coming to GPQ Megan worked in Longreach as a Team Leader with North and West QLD Primary Health Care. GPQ MSOAP Program |
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Courtney Buchanan- Program Officer: Outreach Services Support Courtney is a Program Officer in the Outreach Services team at GPQ. She is responsible for providing support to the Outreach Services team which aims to improve access for rural people to specialist services. Courtney holds a Bachelors degree (honours) in Psychological Science. GPQ MSOAP Program |
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Karen Hale-Robertson - Senior Program Leader: Training Services Karen is responsible for the overall development and coordination of GPQ's iHealth Care+ Training program. In this role, Karen works closely with other members of the Training Services team to deliver training and development programs aimed at improving workforce skills and capacity in the primary health care sector. Karen’s previous experience includes working on a range of workforce development projects in England’s non-government sector, and coordinating GPQ's mental health activity. Karen is currently completing a Masters of Health Science (health industry management).
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Susan Cook - Program Coordinator: Training Services Susan first joined General Practice Queensland in Corporate Services and has recently moved into the Chronic Disease team as a Program Coordinator primarily supporting the Diabetes Connect initiative. Susan is also responsible for providing general support to the delivery of programs and training for Divisions of General Practice and key stakeholders. Susan has a Bachelor of Psychological Science; a Diploma of Business and a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.
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Tim Heywood - Program Coordinator: Policy Tim is a Program Coordinator at GPQ. Tim has responsibility for Policy Development and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. Before working for GPQ, Tim worked for Blue Care and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.
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Emma Whitehead - Program Coordinator: National Health Reform (on extended leave) Emma is a Program Coordinator with responsibility for National Health Reform. Previously Emma worked for Queensland Health and prior to moving to Australia in 2006, worked as a Manager for the National Health Service (NHS) (UK). Emma’s background is in Psychology with a Masters degree in Public Health & Policy and a post graduate Diploma in Management.
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Lauren Jesberg - Program Coordinator: Policy Lauren is a Program Coordinator in the GPQ Policy Team. Lauren plays a key role in the progression of the GPQ Representation processes, actively progresses and reports on the Queensland Government and Stakeholder Engagement Strategies, and provides support to both the General Practice Advisory Council (GPAC) and Queensland Primary Health Care Network. Lauren also conducts research and provides reports on emerging and current health care policy at a state and national level, particularly those that affect General Practice, Divisions and General Practice Queensland. Lauren has completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in psychology, a Certificate IV in Frontline Management (quality improvement) and is currently completing a Masters in Public Health.
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Elise Gorman - Program Coordinator: NiGP & QUM Elise works at GPQ as a Program Coordinator for the Nursing in General Practice and the Quality Use of Medicines Programs (National Prescribing Service and Home Medicines Review). Elise has completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in Public Health and Health Services Management.
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Dr Kylie Armstrong, PhD - Senior Research Fellow (Primary Health Care) - Joint appointment, Griffith University and GPQ As Senior Research Fellow at the Griffith Health Institute, Kylie leads the statewide development of the Collaborative Research Hub, a joint initiative of Griffith University and General Practice Queensland (GPQ) focused on translational research. Kylie lives in North Queensland and is hosted by North and West Queensland Primary Health Care (NWQPHC). Kylie has worked in education and health sectors and draws on extensive experience with large projects and in liaising with government authorities, educational institutions, clinicians, community groups, not-for-profit organisations and the private sector. Kylie’s research in 2010 has focused on workforce development, team based models of care, service integration, heath reform and policy development, preventative health care and the use of knowledge networks in supporting innovation in health care. |