Who are we?

We are a group of community members who meet regularly with members of the Illawarra Division of General Practice (IDGP) and local GP representatives.

The aim of the Community Consultative Committee

Our aim is to provide a link between the community and the IDGP. This then opens the lines of communication between the community and GPs and allows items of concern and/or interest to be discussed. This is designed to foster understanding and goodwill between the community (the users of medical services) and the medical fraternity (the providers of medical services). This also allows for the consumers of health services to have a voice in the provision of those health services.

What can we do for you?

We are your representatives and, like you, are interested in the provision of health services through general practice in the Illawarra. Therefore if you have a concern with the provision of health services, or require information that will help with your understanding of the provision of health services, or can simply see a better way to provide specific services we can help you. We can present your case or seek information for you at our regular meetings. All this is intended to help in the provision of better medical services to you and to keep the medical fraternity in touch with the needs of their consumers.

Current Members of the CCC

• Ms Patricia Noferi - Chairperson
• Dr Russell Pearson
• Dr Jim Turner 
• Ms Kerrie Rutherford
• Ms Benetta Tambakis
• Mr Chris O'Brien
• Ms Luci Ferrini
• Mr Rex Leighton

How do you contact us?

If you would like to speak to the CCC or a specific representative please contact the IDGP on 4220 7600 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , and you will be put in contact with a representative who will help you. We are your representatives and are glad to be of service and look forward to hearing from you.

Would you like to be involved?

Applying for the Community Consultative Committee

Nominations for positions on the Community Consultative Committee are currently open. We are calling for nominations for four positions. If you are interested in applying for a position on the CCC please download the nomination form and information from this website. If you have any questions please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

  Nomination Information Sheet 2010

 CCC Terms of Reference

House Call Newsletter

House Call is a newsletter produced by the Community Consultative Committee. The newsletter is published three times per year and is sent to a wide variety of community organisations, health care services including all GPs, and other interested individuals. The House Call newsletter contains important health information, and information related to the delivery of health services in the Illawarra, in particular general practice. Many different members of the community and organisations contribute articles to the House Call newsletter.