Creating a healthier, better connected Gippsland.

Membership

Membership of Gippsland PHN is open to organisations and individuals who engage in, or has a legitimate interest in the provision of primary health care within the Gippsland region.

A person is eligible to become a Member if:

  • the person engages in or has a legitimate interest in the provision of Primary Health Care within the Region (for example, by being involved in the delivery, coordination, management, or capacity building of Primary Health Care); and
  • the person is one of the following:
    • a company registered under the Corporations Act or an incorporated association or other body corporate established or registered under another Act of Parliament, having either an Australian Company Number and/or an Australian Business Number; or
    • an individual primary health care practitioner registered with the Agency; or
    • an individual allied health practitioner meeting any requirements that may be specified in regulations adopted by the Board from time to time; and
  • the person is not an officer or employee of the Company.


Gippsland PHN is a public company limited by guarantee. This means that it does not have shares or shareholders, but instead it has members. Its governance is carried out by a Board of Directors, and by becoming a member you will have the opportunity to be involved in our organisation.

Benefits of becoming a member of Gippsland PHN are:

  • Voting rights for nominated individual at board elections
  • Priority access to continuing professional education events administered by Gippsland PHN
  • Invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting
  • A copy of the Gippsland PHN Link Newsletter emailed to your nominated email address.


Membership is free, and takes minutes to complete via the online links below.

Apply online – you can complete or renew your membership by completing the relevant form below:

Application for Individual Membership

You can apply for membership using the online form below or you can download the PDF version of the application.

Applicant Details
Applicant Consent Declaration
Membership Eligibility

Referring to Section 3 in the constitution, please complete the following:

Membership eligibility is for a person who engages in or has a legitimate interest in the provision of Primary Health Care within Gippsland (for example, by being involved in the delivery, coordination, management, or capacity building of Primary Health Care).

Primary Health Care means:

a. services that are delivered in settings including general practices, community health centres, and allied health practices; and

b.services that are delivered by health practitioners including general practitioners (GPs), nurses, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, midwives, pharmacists, dentists and Aboriginal health practitioners.

1. Please summarise your engagement or legitimate interest in the provision of Primary Health Care within Gippsland – less than 50 words:

2. A person is eligible to become a Member if the person is one of the following – please select the applicable category:

a. a company registered under the Corporations Act or an incorporated association or other body corporate established or registered under another Act of Parliament, having either an Australian Company Number and/or an Australian Business Number
b. an individual primary health care practitioner registered with AHPRA.
c. an individual allied health practitioner registered with another health discipline registration body
Admission to Membership

The Board will consider an application as soon as practicable after its receipt and determine, in its absolute discretion, the admission or rejection of the applicant. The Board does not have to give reasons for accepting or rejecting an application.

Application for Organisational Membership

You can apply for membership using the online form below or you can download the PDF version of the application.

Applicant Details
Applicant Consent Declaration
Membership Eligibility

Referring to Section 3 in the constitution, please complete the following:

Membership eligibility is for a person who engages in or has a legitimate interest in the provision of Primary Health Care within Gippsland (for example, by being involved in the delivery, coordination, management, or capacity building of Primary Health Care).

Primary Health Care means:

a. services that are delivered in settings including general practices, community health centres, and allied health practices; and

b.services that are delivered by health practitioners including general practitioners (GPs), nurses, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, midwives, pharmacists, dentists and Aboriginal health practitioners.

1. Please summarise your engagement or legitimate interest in the provision of Primary Health Care within Gippsland – less than 50 words:

2. A person is eligible to become a Member if the person is one of the following – please select the applicable category:

a. a company registered under the Corporations Act or an incorporated association or other body corporate established or registered under another Act of Parliament, having either an Australian Company Number and/or an Australian Business Number
b. an individual primary health care practitioner registered with AHPRA.
c. an individual allied health practitioner registered with another health discipline registration body
Admission to Membership

The Board will consider an application as soon as practicable after its receipt and determine, in its absolute discretion, the admission or rejection of the applicant. The Board does not have to give reasons for accepting or rejecting an application.

More information

Download the Constitution.

For further enquiries please contact the Company Secretary via company.secretary@gphn.org.au.

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Our locations

Main office

11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country

13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country

119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country

Call 03 5175 5444

Email
info@gphn.org.au

Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of country throughout Gippsland, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.

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