The Divisions of General Practice Program is the key component of the Commonwealth Government's General Practice Strategy to encourage systems change in general practice and between general practice and other health service providers. In Victoria about 90% of GPs are members of the 29 divisions in the state. All Victorian divisions are members of GPV, the Victorian state-based organisation (SBO) that provides representation and advocacy, support, advice, information and resources to divisions. GPV works directly with the Board members and staff of divisions across Victoria, convening regular forums for the Chairs and CEOs of all Victorian divisions and running an extensive annual program of professional development and networking events for CEOs and division staff. GPV is active in policy analysis and representation, and provides state-wide co-ordination of national and state initiatives being implemented through the Divisions Network.