HE’s been caring for some of our community since they were babies and now he is even caring for their children.

Reaching 35 years in general practice is a huge milestone, one most GP’s don’t reach serving the one community.

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This year General Practitioner Dr Anthony (Tony) Plummer has achieved just that, being honoured with a 2022 Rural Medical Service Award by NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN).

This prestigious award recognises 35 years or more service to rural NSW communities.

Having been a GP at the Nelson Bay Medical Centre since 1982, Dr Plummer was acknowledged alongside nine other GPs on 26 November 2022 at the Rural GPs Conference at Crowne Plaza Sydney, Coogee Beach.

Director of Engagement at NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN), Jeremy Mitchell, told News Of The Area, “Each year RDN recognises rural GPs who have achieved 35-plus years’ service to remote, rural and regional communities in NSW.

“In any industry, being dedicated to a career and community for such a long period of time is highly valued, respected and appreciated.

“The ten GPs who have been acknowledged for their years of service, including Dr Plummer who has been recognised for his dedication to the Nelson Bay area, have gone above and beyond in servicing and benefitting the health needs of their community.

“The outpouring of appreciation that each of the GPs have received, both in person and online since receiving their award, highlights how valued they are; their continuity of care and commitment to making their local communities healthier is appreciated by all.

“Congratulations to Dr Plummer for receiving a 2022 Rural Medical Service Award and thank you for your service to the Nelson Bay area,” he said.

The NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN) is a not-for-profit, non-government charitable organisation and is the Australian Government’s designated Rural Workforce Agency (RWA) for health in NSW.

Its vision is for improved health service access for all Australians – no matter where they live – seeking to support better health and wellbeing for people living in remote, rural and regional and disadvantaged communities, particularly those in NSW and the ACT.

By Marian SAMPSON