Hi Everyone 

I have recently been appointed to the position of National Coordinator for the National Divisions Youth Alliance (NDYA). The Alliance is auspiced by the Australian Divisions of General Practice and aims to work in partnership with GPs, Divisions, offices of State-based Divisions of General Practice, young people and stakeholders to improve the health of young people in Australia through the active involvement of GPs and Divisions of General Practice.

The Alliance was pioneered by a committed group of GPs and Divisional staff in 1997, who were committed to the formation of a national body to coordinate the activities of the Divisions of General Practice and to progress a national youth health agenda, out of recognition that the health of young people was of paramount concern to general practice and the broader community. Through their efforts, NDYA has received DoHA funding to increase the profile of youth health within General Practice and provide the Divisions and their members with information, strategies and support for best practice in delivering youth health services. 

A strong theme of the work of NDYA is to develop partnerships and facilitate discussion with individuals and organisations with similar aims, and look at ways of better integrating local GP services with communities servicing young people.

National Divisions Youth Alliance

Vision

To improve the health of young people in Australia through the active involvement of GPs and Divisions of General Practice.

Mission

To strengthen the ability of GPs and Divisions to respond to the health needs of young people through national collaboration.

Objectives

·         SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL GENERAL PRACTITIONERS to more effectively address the health needs of their young patients.

·         ASSIST DIVISIONS OF GENERAL PRACTICE to work with GPs in treating young patients and developing innovative strategies and services to address youth health needs in local areas.

·         YOUTH HEALTH ADVOCACY AND PROMOTION on youth health issues and the health status of young people.

·         DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS with other organisations and individuals to produce sustainable and broad-ranging outcomes in youth health.

·         SUCCESSFUL ADMINISTRATION OF NDYA including the Secretariat of the NDYA Management Committee and National References Group.

At the moment NDYA is primarily focused on establishing internal processes, developing a website and collating baseline information on the youth activities by Divisions of General Practice. However, I would welcome any contact with subscribers from AICAFMHA_Discussion and anyone that would like to receive regular updates on NDYA activities.

If you would like further information on the NDYA, please contact me on verity@adgp.com.au or you could look at our basic website which can be accessed via the ADGP site at www.adgp.com.au .

Kind regards 

Verity Newnham
National Coordinator, National Divisions Youth Alliance
Australian Divisions of General Practice
PO Box 1126 Belconnen ACT 2616
Belconnen Chambers, 59 Cameron Ave, Belconnen ACT 2617
E-mail:   verity@adgp.com.au
Wk:   6251 7055  Fax:   6251 3390

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