From 1 July 2025, what was previously known as a Care Plan has been updated and is now referred to as the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). If you or a loved one lives with a chronic health condition expected to last six months or more, we encourage you to discuss creating a GP management plan with your regular doctor at Aloura Family Practice.
A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan helps coordinate care for patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, arthritis and respiratory illnesses. The aim is to help you manage your condition effectively, prevent complications and maintain your quality of life.
Under a GP management plan, your doctor works with you to set realistic health goals and develop a structured plan that may include regular reviews, lifestyle recommendations and referrals to allied health professionals.
Our doctors provide comprehensive chronic disease management for a wide range of long-term conditions, including:
For example, a diabetes care plan supports regular monitoring, early detection of potential complications and coordination with podiatrists, dietitians and diabetes educators. Similarly, an asthma management plan helps patients recognise triggers, optimise medication use and reduce flare-ups.
Your GP management plan may also include referrals for Medicare-rebateable allied health services such as physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics, psychology and exercise physiology. For instance, a child with a speech delay may be eligible for up to five Medicare-rebateable speech pathology sessions under their GPCCMP.
Once a chronic disease management plan is in place, our doctors and nurses will review it every three months to track progress, update goals and adjust care as needed. All GPCCMPs and their reviews are bulk billed. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, our team can guide you through eligibility and next steps during your consultation.
Coordinated care helps patients stay well for longer, avoid unnecessary hospital visits and maintain independence. Our doctors at Aloura Family Practice are dedicated to collaborating with you and your healthcare team to deliver personalised, structured care that meets your unique needs.
