World Health Care Networks (WHCN) was founded by the Australian General Practice Network and General Practice New Zealand in 2010 in recognition of the benefits that networked organisations offer in improving the world's health. With the shared aim of driving a comprehensive primary health care reform agenda in respective countries, the founding members are actively seeking new health and social care organisations and stakeholders to join the WHCN in its bid to grow the health networks movement globally.
Australian General Practice Network
The Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) is the lead agency developing Australia's new system for primary health care across the country called Medicare Locals.
AGPN currently represents a network of 111 local organisations (general practice networks) along with eight state based entities. More than 90 percent of General
Practitioners and an increasing number of Practice Nurses and allied health professionals are members of their local general practice network.
The Network is involved in a wide range of activities including health promotion, early intervention and prevention strategies, chronic disease management, medical education and workforce support.
By delivering local health solutions through general practice, we aim to ensure all Australians can access a high quality health system.
AGPN acknowledges the financial support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
For more information on AGPN please visit www.agpn.com.au.
General Practice New Zealand
GPNZ is the national body representing 18 organised general practice (OGP) members, comprising: 12 Independent Practitioner Associations (IPAs), and 6 Primary Health Organisations (PHOs). Membership covers more than 800 community-based practices, where some 2,000 GPs and more than 2,000 practice nurses reside. Each year it is estimated more than 2.7 million New Zealanders seek health care services and advice from these member practices. For more information on GPNZ please visit www.gpnz.org.nz.