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Collapse Issue 419 - 15 May 2017Issue 419 - 15 May 2017
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Group granted $100,000 to solve doctor shortage
Pearl Beach properties vulnerable, says coastal plan
Council could divert Budget money away from Peninsula
Dredging needed now to keep ferry, says Chamber
Jetski riders argue for responsible use
Liesl Tesch is sworn in
New dune to be built at southern end of Pearl Beach
Ettalong residents in long-distance drive for charity
Charged with property damage and theft
Drainage work considers rare bushland
Surf patrol captain describes dramatic rescue
Commercial fisherman starts digital publication
Rotary presents Pride of Workmanship awards
Residents given 30 days to comment on council budget
Labor forum compares Robertson to Wentworth
Films shown by Bouddi Society
Fire station open day
New levy with rates
Lifejacket van visits Patonga
Collection for Mary Mac's
Empire Bay Probus Club forms
Craft group to hold high tea
Trash and treasure raises money for fire brigade
New name for refurbished market stalls
Mortgage brokers listed as awards finalists
Rain recorded on just one day
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Pothole exercise is excuse to do nothing
Halt DA supported by 'theoretical strategy'
Peninsula might end up with no representation at all
Anzac Day at Patonga
I will fight for the people of Gosford West ward
A far cry from former Prime Ministers
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Mobile dialysis in Umina
Fundraiser for accident victim
Cupcake challenge for Cancer Council
Planning to support the Cancer Council
Volunteers are thanked with special lunch
Spreading the word about polymyositis
What aged care is wanted?
New psychologist at private hospital
Burpees on the beach
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Weekend of music at Pearl Beach
Illustrator gives presentation to Rotary club
Farce to open for Woy Woy Little Theatre
Lime and Steel to play at folk club
Exhibiting at the Botanical Gardens
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College wins grand champion purebred steer award
Parents ask for help to learn for Naplan tests
Comprehensive heritage calendar
Senior boys win Woy Woy Cup
Maintenance works
Primary parents invited to College forums
Wins in softball and football
Live broadcast
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Cycling medals for Hugh Gray
Volunteers wanted for Nippers with special needs
First win to Woy Woy
Lorna Buckworth Shield played at Umina
Zac wins Rookie award
Bowling club holds rescheduled charity day
Stableford competition at Everglades
Bridge winners
Men's Fours

Group granted $100,000 to solve doctor shortage

A working group has been given $100,000 in the Federal Budget to find solutions to the Peninsula's doctor shortage.

The working group consists of three local doctors, two practice managers, a local nurse and Mingaletta's health manager, as well as representatives of the government's Primary Health Network, which extends as far as New England.

The doctors are Dr Paul Duff from Woy Woy, Dr Roger Molesworth from Ettalong, and Dr Cherie Castaing from Umina.

The practice managers are Ms Cate Nesbitt from Woy Woy and Ms Jill James from Umina.

The nurse is Ms Gaylene Parsell and Mingaletta's health manager is Auntie Di (Ms Dianne O'Brien).

The $100,000 will be managed by the Primary Health Network but the funds have been quarantined to address the needs of the Peninsula.

Primary Health Network CEO Mr Richard Nankervis said: "The funding will allow the network to develop both short and long term strategies to ensure people on the Peninsula are able to access to quality primary health care.

"With a number of GPs nearing retirement, our short term our focus will be on recruiting more full time general practitioners to the Peninsula.

"Longer term solutions will involve the network working with stakeholders to increase the number of GP registrars coming to the area and working with practices to implement strategies to increase the utilisation of other primary health care professionals.

"For example, we know the use of practice nurses frees up a GP's time so they can focus on more acute or serious cases."

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said: "The Network has found that at least five new full-time equivalent doctors are needed locally.

"This funding will help ensure the right resources are available to support this need," she said.





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