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 move between hospital and community care
  • provide excellent service delivery.

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.

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

Peel Health Campus – what's new, and what's business as usual (Thursday 26 June 2025)

Peel Health Campus staff day standing outside the emergency departmentOur next event is specifically designed for primary health care providers in the Peel-Murray region.

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

This event will focus on how this transition enhanced our ability to provide high-quality, sustainable healthcare services while maintaining the core values and commitments that have always defined Peel Health Campus. It will highlight:

  • programs that affect shared care
  • the benefits of shared care plans and collaborative approaches to patient care
  • what the transition means for you in terms of shared patient care
  • changes and continuities in healthcare delivery, staff integration, and community engagement since the transition.

Key stakeholders, including Peel Health Campus Director of Medical Services, Dr Ryan Craig, will also share insights on the seamless integration of more than 1,000 healthcare professionals into the SMHS family.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the exciting developments and ongoing efforts to ensure excellent care for the Peel-Murray region.

A finalised program will be available closer to the date.

Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
Time: 3.30pm – 8.00pm with complimentary afternoon tea and light supper. Late arrivals welcome.
Type: In person
Venue: Peel Health Campus, 110 Lakes Road, Mandurah (free parking on-site). See the map (PDF 2.8MB).
CPD hours: 3 self-logged via Quick Log

Please register now (external site) before registrations close until Wednesday 25 June 2025.

For further information phone 0421 412 996 or email SMHS GP Engage.

Palliative care services across Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (Thursday 21 August 2025)

Three hands overlaying each other

Mark this date in your diary and join Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) Head of Palliative Care Dr Michael Thompson and colleagues as they discuss how we can jointly support patients in their final journey.

Through thoughtful presentations and collaborative discussion, attendees will gain valuable insights and skills to improve patient care and support. More information will be published closer to the date.

Register for this palliative care event now (external site) and let’s work together to enhance the quality of life for our patients and their families during these critical times. Registrations close Wednesday 20 August 2025.

 

Review past GP Engage presentations

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.

View the presentations

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.

View the presentations:

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: 09/05/2025