CARPA is the Central Australian Rural Practitioners Association Incorporated.

Mission

To be a focus for multidisciplinary activity in support of primary health care in Central Australia.

Objectives

• To provide, maintain and update a standard treatment manual for use in central and northern Australian practice.
• To provide opportunities for multidisciplinary education and training.
• To provide a multidisciplinary forum to address primary health care issues in Central Australia.
• To provide a place for multidisciplinary interaction on primary health policy.
• To provide a vehicle for primary health care workers to play a public health advocacy role.

What does CARPA do?

CARPA is involved in Primary Health Care and the education, training and support of health practitioners at all levels. CARPA is a loosely structured, voluntary organisation. Its activities include:

• Production of several medical and health manuals, including the CARPA Standard Treatment Manual
• Annual two-day conferences
• CARPA core group activities
• Addressing current issues of concern to its members
• Promoting communication between remote practitioners.