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WentWest was established in 2002 to provide the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program for general practice vocational training in western Sydney. The western Sydney region for AGPT extends from the east of Parramatta to the Blue Mountains and north to the Hawkesbury. WentWest has a team of experienced medical educators who are all in active general practice and assist registered doctors to become vocationally registered general practitioners, WentWest has strong links with the teaching hospitals in western Sydney.

Since January 2006, WentWest has provided division of general practice support services to more than 200 general practices in the local government areas of Auburn, Blacktown, Holroyd, and Parramatta. This includes the provision of support for topics such as immunisation, ATAPS, NPS, HMR, education and accreditation to name but a few.

Integrating the full spectrum of local general practice, WentWest is involved in university teaching through the Sydney University Department of General Practice at Westmead. WentWest is linked with the Hawkesbury-Hills, Nepean and Blue Mountains Divisions of General Practice through Board representation and joint activities. We have strong professional links with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and cater to the professional needs of general practitioners and general practices across a large part of western Sydney.

Our Partnerships
There are two independent medical practitioner associations within the area of western Sydney to which WentWest provides Division of General Practice services. WentWest values its relationship with these associations and any new associations that may form, as important for the future of general practice in this area.

Our Region
Western Sydney is an excellent region in which to train and practice. The population living within this area is highly culturally, linguistically and socio-economically diverse. The largest urban Aboriginal community in Australia lives within the region.

Western Sydney has the following attributes:

  • A vibrant and culturally diverse community
  • Dedicated and caring general practitioners
  • A wealth of resources for training and ongoing professional development
  • A long history of cooperative regionalised educational programs
  • A high population/doctor ratio offering diverse clinical experience and adequate patient exposure
  • Many opportunities to become involved in research and innovation
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Leading integrated primary health care
towards better health, equity and empowerment
for our Greater Western Sydney communities and
the health professionals who care for them.

 
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MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

CEO (ACTING):

Olivia Wood

Position Description:

Works with the Board to develop and implement the organisation’s philosophy, mission and strategic goals, and provide leadership and direction towards the achievement of these objectives.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8013

Mobile:

0408 002 900

Email:

olivia.wood@wentwest.com.au

 

 

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT:

Lisa Fyfe

Position Description:

Assists the CEO and provides administrative support to the Executive Team.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8012 

Email:

lisa.fyfe@wentwest.com.au

 

 

FINANCE MANAGER (CONTRACT):

Dionne Barton

Position Description:

Manages the financial and accounting-related activities for the organisation.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8002

Email:

dionne.barton@wentwest.com.au

 

 

ACCOUNTS CLERK

Nita Chhabhadia

Position Description:

Maintains the accounting ledgers under the direction of the Finance Manager.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8004

Email:

nita.chhabhadia@wentwest.com.au

 

 

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER:

Nadia Young

Position Description:

Responsible for the development, production and distribution of marketing and communications material and reinforcement of the corporate identity.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8022

Email:

nadia.young@wentwest.com.au

 

 

EDUCATION
CO-ORDINATOR:

Fran Alexander

Position Description:

Works with both the RTP and Division of General Practice to develop, implement and evaluate training programs, workshops and educational events to ensure they are current, relevant and satisfy industry requirements.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8011

Email:

fran.alexander@wentwest.com.au

 

 

RECEPTIONIST/
ADMINISTRATION:

WentWest Receptionist

Position Description:

Reception duties.

Phone: 

(02) 8833 8000

Email:

reception@wentwest.com.au

 

 

GENERAL PRACTICE SERVICES

PRACTICE SUPPORT

PRACTICE SUPPORT MANAGER:

Sally Martin

Position Description:

Manages the support services provided to General Practices in the WentWest region.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8030

Mobile:

0408 001 620

Email:

sally.martin@wentwest.com.au

 

 

AUBURN

AREA SERVICES
CO-ORDINATOR:

Preeti Kotwal

Position Description:

Provides support services to General Practices in the Auburn area.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8027

Mobile:

0408 006 648

Email:

preeti.kotwal@wentwest.com.au

 

 

BLACKTOWN

AREA SERVICES
CO-ORDINATOR:

Alex McLaren

Position Description:

Provides support services to General Practices in the Blacktown area.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8023

Mobile:

0407 081 541

Email:

alex.mclaren@wentwest.com.au

 

 

BLACKTOWN/MT DRUITT

AREA SERVICES
CO-ORDINATOR:

Suzie Ellis

Position Description:

Provides support services to General Practices in the Blacktown and Mt Druitt areas.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8035

Mobile:

0420 902 106

Email:

suzie.ellis@wentwest.com.au

 

 

HOLROYD

AREA SERVICES
CO-ORDINATOR:

Kthryn Bondoc

Position Description:

Provides support services to General Practices in the Holroyd area.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8024

Mobile:

0407 018 752

Email:

kthyn.bondoc@wentwest.com.au

 

 

MT DRUITT

AREA SERVICES
CO-ORDINATOR:

Anita Batovic

Position Description:

Provides support services to General Practices in the
Mt Druitt area.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8025

Mobile:

0408 006 736

Email:

anita.batovic@wentwest.com.au

 

 

PARRAMATTA

AREA SERVICES
CO-ORDINATOR:

Casey Gorton

Position Description:

Provides support services to General Practices in the Parramatta area.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8032

Mobile:

0416 927 914

Email:

casey.gorton@wentwest.com.au

IM/IT

 

IM/IT

IM/IT PROGRAM
CO-ORDINATOR:

Daniel Hanna

Position Description:

Responsible for the planning, development and support of Information Management and Technology to General Practice to improve patient care.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8029

Email:

daniel.hanna@wentwest.com.au

 

 

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT:

Azize Alpertonga

Position Description:

Provides administration support to Divisional Services, including ATAPS referrals and also produces the Weekly Update.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8029

Email:

azize.alpertonga@wentwest.com.au

 

 

INTEGRATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY – ABHI

INTEGRATION MANAGER:

Micheal Kundukulam

Position Description:

Responsible for the development and implementation of health care integration programs including: HealthOne, the Australian Better Health Initiative (ABHI), Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) and Aboriginal Health/Closing the Gap.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8031

Mobile:

0416 008 458

Email:

micheal.kundukulam@wentwest.com.au

 

 

INTEGRATION
CO-ORDINATOR:

Nada Vidic

Position Description:

Supports the Integration Manager in the development and implementation of primary care integration programs.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8006

Mobile:

0416 927 913

Email:

nada.vidic@wentwest.com.au

 

 

INTEGRATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY – HMR

HMR FACILITATOR:

Alex Elia

Position Description:

Responsible for providing support, advice, education and information about Home Medicines Reviews to GPs and pharmacists.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8028

Mobile:

0408 005 795

Email:

alex.elia@wentwest.com.au

 

 

INTEGRATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY – NPS

NPS FACILITATOR:

Rebecca Cause

Position Description:

Provides GPs with independent, evidence-based drug information on two disease topics per year in the form of educational visits to the GP’s Practice.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8026

Mobile:

0408 037 771

Email:

rebecca.cause@wentwest.com.au

 

 

INTEGRATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY – SHAPE

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
CO-ORDINATOR:

Rachel Barker

Position Description:

Manages the SHAPE program, a healthy lifestyle initiative designed to assist at-risk patients in modifying their diet and exercise habits, as well as the Aged Care Access Initiative (ACAI), a program designed to enhance access to Allied Health Services for local Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs).

Phone:

(02) 8833 8017

Email:

rachel.barker@wentwest.com.au

 

 

GENERAL PRACTICE TRAINING

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING:

Dr Margaret Ginger

Postnominals:

BSc, MBBS, GradDip Geriatric Medicine,
GradDip Management

Position Description:

Oversees the delivery of the AGPT program to ensure that GPET and RACGP training requirements are met.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8009

Email:

margaret.ginger@wentwest.com.au

 

 

MEDICAL EDUCATOR:

Dr R. Michael Crampton

Postnominals:

MBBS (UNSW), DRANZCOG, FRACGP, GradDipHealthInfo (MonashU)

Position Description:

Responsible for delivering the AGPT program, mentoring GP Registrars to prepare for the FRACGP examination and become independent General Practitioners, and supporting GP Trainers in their supervision and training of Registrars.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8018

Email:

michael.crampton@wentwest.com.au

 

 

MEDICAL EDUCATOR:

Dr Colin Gunter

Postnominals:

MBBS (UNSW), DRANZCOG, FRACGP

Position Description:

Responsible for delivering the AGPT program, mentoring GP Registrars to prepare for the FRACGP examination and become independent General Practitioners, and supporting GP Trainers in their supervision and training of Registrars.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8008

Email:

colin.gunter@wentwest.com.au

 

 

TRAINING SUPPORT MANAGER:

Georgina van de Water

Position Description:

Manages the RTP, working closely with the Medical Education team in the delivery of the AGPT program.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8010

Email:

georgina.vandewater@wentwest.com.au

 

 

REGISTRAR MEDICAL EDUCATOR/REGISTRAR
LIASION OFFICER:

Dr Nicole Leotta

Postnominals:

 

Position Description:

Responsible for assisting with and presenting at some GP Registrar training workshops as well as representing and providing information to Registrars and acting as an intermediary between Registrars and WentWest.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8036

Mobile:

0451 514 891

Email:

rlo@wentwest.com.au

 

 

REGISTRAR SUPPORT
CO-ORDINATOR:

Olivia Surch

Position Description:

Contact for GP Registrars.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8003

Email:

olivia.surch@wentwest.com.au

 

 

TRAINING SUPPORT
CO-ORDINATOR:

Linh Luong

Position Description:

Contact for GP Trainers.

Phone:

(02) 8833 8005

Email:

linh.luong@wentwest.com.au

 
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Dr Charbel Badr MBBS (Hons), BAppScPhty (Hons)

Mr Walter Edgar MBA, FCMA, FAIN, FAICD

Dr Katriona Herborn MB, BS, FRACGP, DipRACOG, MPM, FACPM, GAICD

Dr Linda McQueen MB, BS, FRACGP, DipRACOG, GAICD

Assoc. Professor Diana O’Halloran MB, BS, MHPEd (Chair)

Dr Michael Tan MB, BS, MFM, MTh, GradDipProfEthics, GAICD

Ms Glenda Taylor DipPM

Professor Tim Usherwood BSc, MD, BS, FRCGP, FRACGP, FRCP, FAICD, DMS

Dr Steven Wong MB, BS, FRACGP
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Getting to WentWest via public transport

  1. Exit Parramatta Station at the Argyle St underground exit (Westfield Shoppingtown end), taking the escalators next to Priceline to street level.
  2. At the top of the escalators take the short flight of stairs to the upper street level and turn left onto Fitzwilliam Street and proceed to the traffic lights at the corner of Valentine and Wentworth Streets.
  3. The office is located in the 2KY Building (Gough Whitlam Plaza) diagonally across the road from the traffic lights.

The WentWest office is located in a secured building. For after hours access, please call reception on (02) 8833 8000.


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