Country SA PHN would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia and pay respects to the Elders past, present and future. We recognise and respect the unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters, and seas, which continue to be important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living today.
Country SA PHN Activity
Primary Care and Digital Health Support
Learn more about the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool IAR-DIST, the benefits of Provider Connect Australia and My Health Record. Read more
Aged Care, Older People and Palliative Care
This month we hear from FocusOne care finders in the Riverland and Limestone Coast and learn more about the SAPMEA led ECHO program in Palliative Care. Read more
Health System Integration and Innovation
This April we look at the Homelessness Access Pilot program in Port Pirie, commissioned by Country SA PHN and provided by Uniting Country SA. Read more
Mental Health and AOD
We explore the Distress Brief Support pilot in Whyalla and Port Lincoln, commissioned by Country SA PHN and provided by Neami National. Read more
Strategic Engagement
The Rural Health Innovation Fund Grant Round 4 has now closed. We look forward to the new initiatives enhancing the health and wellbeing of country South Australians. Community Collaborations is one of Country SA PHN’s key pillars. Read about our engagements and their impact across country South Australia. Read more
Rural Leadership Conference
Country SA PHN staff were delighted to support and attend the Australasian College of Health Service Management inaugural SA Branch Regional Conference in the beautiful Clare Valley - where the state’s health leaders explored key challenges and opportunities facing rural health services. Read more
Country SA PHN Funded Educational Events
Face to Face
TLC Connector Training. Talk, Listen Connect – Robe Friday 17 April 2026, 1.00pm – 2.30pm More information
Bridging the Gap in Chronic Disease Management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities – Barossa Valley Saturday 9 May 2026, 8.30am – 4.30pm More information
High Risk Medicines and Deprescribing in Dementia – Whyalla Wednesday 13 May 2026, 7.00pm – 9.00pm More information
Hands-On Skin Cancer Workshop for GPs and Nurses – Victor Harbor Wednesday 3 June 2026, 6.00pm – 10.00pm More information
Bowel & Cervical Cancer Screening – Pt Augusta Hybrid Tuesday 28 April 2026, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Understanding and Responding to Substance Use – Berri Hybrid Monday 11 May 2026, 6.00pm – 9.00pm More information
COPD Management and Spirometry – Whyalla Monday 25 May 2026, 6.30pm – 9.30pm More information
Bowel & Cervical Cancer Screening – Renmark Hybrid Thursday 25 June 2026, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Webinars / e-Learning
Strengthening Rural Nursing Practice and Leadership Webinar Monday 27 April 2026, 7.00pm – 9.00pm More information
Bowel Cancer Screening and Cervical Self Collection– Mt Gambier Online Wednesday 6 May 2026, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
PalliLEARN – What matters most to me? Wednesday 13 May 2026, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
PalliLEARN – How to have conversations about dying and grief Wednesday 10 June 2026, 10.00am – 11.00am More information
Palliative Care ECHO: Breathlessness Management Tuesday 30 June 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Palliative Care ECHO: Framing Hard Conversations Tuesday 8 September 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Palliative Care ECHO: Clinical Triggers & Early Management Tuesday 5 May 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
PalliLEARN – What is palliative care? Wednesday 13 May 2026, 10.00am – 11.00am More information
Palliative Care ECHO: Pain Management Tuesday 2 June 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
PalliLEARN – How to nurture compassion Wednesday 10 June 2026, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
Palliative Care ECHO: Dementia Approach Tuesday 4 August 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Housing and Homelessness Education Module Self-registration free online course of approximately 60 minute duration More information
Regional Primary Health Activity
Understanding Uptake of Digital Treatments: Help Shape the Future of Perinatal Mental Health Care The Parent-Infant Research Institute is conducting a study to understand why e-treatments for perinatal mental health, which have great potential to increase women's access to care, are not routinely used in health care settings. We invite you to take part in a 5 minute survey about your use of e-treatments. Complete the survey
End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC) Workshop – webinar replay The webinar recording is now available on the Country SA PHN website until the end of June 2026 for anyone who missed it or would like to revisit the session. Watch the webinar replay
Australian Digital Health Agency Online Learning Portal Visit the eLearning portal for digital health education and resources for healthcare providers. More information
Ageing Australia invites you to lend your voice to the “Quality Use of Community Palliative Care Medicines Project – Micro‑Credential Development” survey Registered nurses are invited to complete a short five-minute survey to help guide future education and resources in aged care. Complete the survey
Multicultural Calendar created by Centre of Excellence in Cultural Diversity and Inclusion The Centre of Excellence in Cultural Diversity and Inclusion has published the Multicultural Calendar 2026, supporting diversity and inclusion efforts.
2026 National Carer Wellbeing Survey Each year, the Carer Wellbeing Survey calls on current and past carers across Australia to tell us about their experiences of being a carer. Complete the survey
Job Opportunities
Clinician – Psychological Therapies – Port Augusta Country and Outback Health Apply today!
Industry Education and Events
Face to Face
Ageing Australia – SA State Conference 2026 Wednesday 22 April 2026, 9.00am – 6.00pm More information
EMET Cardiac Emergencies – Quorn Wednesday 6 May 2026, 7.30am – 3.00pm More information
EMET Paediatric Emergencies PRIME – Maitland Tuesday 12 May 2026, 8.00am – 4.30pm More information
CDM Plus 3-day Chronic Condition Management workshops Tuesday 26 May – Thursday 28 May 2026 More information
EMET Cardiac Emergencies – Hawker Tuesday 5 May 2026, 9.00am – 4.30pm More information
Be Well CPD 2026 Friday 8 May – Sunday 10 May 2026 More information
EMET Paediatric Emergencies PRIME – Wallaroo Wednesday 13 May 2026, 8.00am – 4.30pm More information
Lung Foundation Australia – Australian COPD Symposium 2026 Friday 12 June – Saturday 13 June 2026 More information
Webinars / e-Learning
InsideOut GP Hub Webinar: Supporting Patients with Eating Disorders in Primary Care Thursday 16 April 2026, 6.30pm More information
Introduction to Cost-effectiveness Analysis in Health Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2026 More information
Return to Work ECHO: Injury to Capacity(Session 3 in a 4-part program) Tuesday 26 May 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Aged Care Transition to Practice Program: Provider Registration May and September 2026 intakes More information
Return to Work ECHO: Psychological Injury(Session 2 in a 4-part program) Tuesday 28 April 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Reshaping Asthma Management – Webinar Thursday 7 May 2026, 7.00pm – 8.30pm More information
Return to Work ECHO: RTW Scheme(Session 4 in a 4-part program) Tuesday 23 June 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
