GP Engage

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) delivers healthcare services to nearly a quarter of WA’s population via:

In delivering these services, we work closely with general practitioners (GPs) across our catchment (external PDF 2MB) to:

  • improve patient care as patients transition between hospital and community care
  • provide excellent service delivery
  • strengthen communication pathways to support safer, more coordinated care.

GP Engage events provide valuable opportunities for local primary care professionals such as GPs and nurse practitioners to:

  • learn about SMHS-wide and hospital priorities, processes and programs affecting shared care
  • provide feedback and build stronger relationships with hospital medical staff. 

The events blend education, Q&A sessions and networking opportunities. Continuing professional development (CPD) content (self-logged) may be recorded after each event, with an attendance certificate provided.

To register interest in future events, please email SMHS GP Engage.

Upcoming events

Stay tuned for 2026 events. 

Review past GP Engage presentations

Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG) Executive Director Dr Asheila Narang, Acting Director of Clinical Services Dr Helen Thomas and various heads of department provided updates on:

  • hospital service capabilities at Rockingham General Hospital
  • emergency medicine: the good, the bad and the ugly
  • discharge planning resource document
  • general medicine services.

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) Head of Palliative Care Dr Michael Thompson and colleagues discussed how we can jointly support patients in their final journey.

Through thoughtful presentations and collaborative discussion, attendees gained valuable insights and skills to improve patient care and support.

In August 2024, the operation of Peel Health Campus transitioned from private provider Ramsay Health Care to SMHS.

This event looked at process and service changes resulting from the transition to South Metropolitan Health Service, and what remained the same.

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This event focused on impactful programs delivered by SMHS Community Services to patients within the SMHS, East Metropolitan Health Service and North Metropolitan Health Service catchments.

SMHS offers a range of sub-acute allied health assessment, rehabilitation and care coordination services for patients recently discharged from hospital. Services are conveniently provided either in the patient’s home or at community venues throughout the metropolitan area.

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This event looked at the patient journey for older adults receiving care from FSFHG – from the community, into tertiary care and then returning to the community. Event highlights included:

  • an overview of geriatric services (external site) at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and Fremantle Hospital (FSH)
  • insights into the patient journey, from admission to discharge
  • best practice in the care of older adults
  • a Q&A session with geriatricians.

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Mental health services at Fiona Stanley and Fremantle hospitals provide evidence-based care with strong consumer and carer engagement to youth, adults and older adults.

Working collaboratively with GPs and community managed organisations is critical to supporting the long-term recovery of our patients. This event:

  • focussed on the various mental health services available at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and Fremantle Hospital, including their community-based services which accept GP referrals
  • included an educational component focused on best practices for prescribing medication to patients with mental health illnesses
  • provided GPs an opportunity to receive training for the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support (IAR-DST) tool.

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Last Updated: 11/12/2025