November 2004

National award for Victorian GP divisions chief

General Practice Divisions Victoria Chief Executive Officer Bill Newton has received the John Aloizos Medal.

The award recognises an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the Divisions Network.

Australian Divisions of General Practice Chair Rob Walters said Mr Newton had been instrumental in forging collaboration between primary health care providers to enhance health services to the Victorian community.

‘He has led systemic changes in areas such as the Victorian General Practice Register to help support general practice,’ Dr Walters said.

‘Mr Newton was instrumental in developing General Practice Divisions Victoria as an organisation seeking to advocate for, promote and represent all Victorian Divisions.’

‘Since 1992, he has been a constant participant in debates, consultations and Network meetings at both national and state levels, always working to support the realisation of a vision about the Network’s potential.’

The John Aloizos Medal is named after Dr John Aloizos, inaugural Chairman of the Australian Divisions of General Practice and one of the founders of the Divisions movement in Australia.