Nursing in General Practice

Australian General Practice Network's (AGPN) and the Hunter Rural Division of General Practices’ vision for Nursing in General Practice(NiGP) is that every general practice in Australia be supported and encouraged to employ or have access to a general practice nurse.

The Divisions Network Nursing in General Practice (NiGP) Program is a key program under the Australian Government's Nursing in General Practice Training and Support Initiative.

The Hunter Rural Division of General Practice aims to promote and advocate for the role of nurses in the General Practice setting and to provide education, support and resources to enable the effective and efficient utilization of Practice Nurses to improve the health outcomes of the local community.