Mark Hartigan
Country SA PHN is pleased to fund a Lifeline Connect Centre for the Port Pirie community – the second in country South Australia. The walk-in centre is for people seeking to improve their social and emotional well-being and is an early intervention model for suicide prevention that aims to connect the community. The opening of the 79 Esmond Street centre this month was attended by our Executive Manager – Mental Health and AOD Strategy Chez Curnow and our Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator Karen McColl. Read more...
Country SA PHN commissions a variety of Alcohol and Other Drugs programs across country SA. Do you know what Alcohol and Other Drugs programs are in your region. To find out more click here.
What is dementia?
Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses which cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. It is a broad term used to describe a loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical functioning. There are many types of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and Lewy body disease. Dementia can happen to anybody, but it is more common after the age of 65. Read more...
Urgent Update: Electronic Prescribing Service
The Department of Health and Aged Care has awarded Fred IT (the parent company of eRX Script Exchange) a four-year contract to supply the nation's new Prescription Delivery Service (PDS) after requests for tender closed in June 2022. Practices that are currently not using eRX Script exchange as their vendor to send electronic prescriptions will need to connect to eRX Script exchange to continue to do so before 1 October 2023. Read more...
Mental Health for Older Persons Health Pathways Now Live
Recognising the pressing demand within our communities for enhanced Mental Health resources, Health Pathways has developed two new pathways to further enrich our Mental Health suite. Read more...
Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention Small Grants
Projects utilising grant funding should work to build on the lessons from the National Suicide Prevention Trials of 2016 to 2022 in regional and community-based suicide prevention, prioritising mental health and suicide prevention systems and initiatives responding to specific risk factors in each community. Read more...
Expressions of Interest for After-hours training
CDM Plus will be holding face-to-face workshops and online webinars to cover content related to the use and implementation of after-hours processes in Residential Aged Care Homes in early 2024. The face-to-face training includes a full day of training providing practical learning and theory on the importance of after-hour processes and how to utilise after-hours support. Read more...
Building relationships with Dementia Australia
Helen Morley, Care Finder Lead at Country SA PHN, had the pleasure of presenting to 30 Dementia Australia client services staff from across regional and metro South Australia about the Care Finder Program. The audience comprised of their Dementia Support Specialists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Consultants who were meeting together in Adelaide. Read more...
Postgraduate Research Degrees
JBI Postgraduate Research Degrees are currently accepting applications for formal expressions of interest. JBI in the School of Public Health, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences at The University of Adelaide. Applications will close 15 October 2023, with candidate interviews occurring on a rolling basis between September - November 2023. Read more...
MyMedicare Webinar
Hosted by the Department of Health and Aged Care, the session provided an initial high level overview, followed by a moderated question and answer session. View recording here.
Emergency Response Planning Tool (ERPT)
Country SA PHN has provided funding for general practices within country SA to access and use the ERPT. An up-to-date plan which best positions your practice to appropriately prepare for, respond to and recover from, the impacts of emergencies within your community. Read more...
Grants open for RACH and Home Care Services
The Australian Government has committed funding for the 2023 COVID-19 Aged Care Support Program Grant GO6223. The grant will support providers to transition towards managing the costs of COVID-19 outbreaks as part of their business-as-usual arrangements. Read more...
Consultation for the new Aged Care Act now open
The Department of Health and Aged Care have released the first consultation paper for the New Aged Care Act, which will put the rights and needs of older people at its centre. Read more...
Asthma Medications Charts are now available
The National Asthma Council Australia has released two essential charts – the Asthma & COPD Medications chart and the Selecting & Adjusting Medication for Adults & Adolescents chart. Read more...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health resources
Department of Health and Aged Care resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Read more...
WellMob Website
WellMob takes a holistic strength based approach around Indigenous wellbeing. The resources provide information, stories of lived experience, promote hope, and break down shame or stigma about mental health and wellbeing issues. Read more...
ARIIA X MDPP Ideas Incubator
The program aims to support early-stage product or technology innovation ideas to be developed for the Aged Care sector, providing successful applicants with 250 hours of professional technical expertise. Applications are now open. Read more...
Initial Assessment and Referral Training
The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) is an initiative of the Australian Department of Health on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings. Read more...
MyMedicare practice registration – Frequently asked questions
MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practitioner and primary care teams. Read more...
GoShare Healthy Weight Management
Healthily and Country SA PHN have co-designed a GoShare digital patient education program to deliver a primary care-led approach to providing patients with education about healthy weight. Read more...
Have you used the new CVD Risk Calculator
For the first time, Australia has a new CVD risk prediction equation uniquely modified and recalibrated for the Australian population, enabling you to estimate CVD risk more accurately. The Aus CVD Risk Calculator is ready for use now. Read more...
Every Nurse's Business
Building the capacity of Registered Nurses to care for people with intellectual disability (ID) and/or autism (ASD) in mainstream health settings. Read more...
Sepsis education and resources
Education and resources are now freely accessible and available on demand from the Sepsis Australia education hub. Read more...
Increase in Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Shigella Notifications in South Australia (SA)
Increasing cases of MDR Shigella have been detected in SA in 2023. Shigellosis usually causes a self-limiting gastroenteritis but can be more serious in immunocompromised, elderly, and infants. Read more...
Matter of Vax
Matter of Vax series aims to help Australian adults understand the importance of adult immunisation and why it is the most effective prevention against vaccine-preventable diseases. Read more...
For more professional development opportunities go to www.countrysaphn.com.au
Perinatal Mental Health Conference 2023 - Adelaide
Thursday 7 September to Saturday 9 September 2023 Register Here
EMET Major Trauma - Roxby Downs
Monday 11 September 2023, 10.00am - 5.15pm
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EMET Major Trauma - Roxby Downs
Monday 11 September 2023, 6.30pm - 9.00pm
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EMET Major Trauma - Port Augusta
Monday 18 September 2023, 9.00am - 4.15pm
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EMET Major Trauma - Quorn
Tuesday 19 September 2023, 9.00am - 1.15pm
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Heatwave and Bushfire Preparedness Planning for the Health and Community Services Sector - Adelaide
Tuesday 19 September 2023, 9.00am - 1.00pm
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EMET Cardiac Emergencies - Elliston
Wednesday 18 October 2023, 12.00pm - 4.30pm
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EMET Cardiac Emergencies - Cummins
Thursday 19 October 2023, 8.30am - 11.30am
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EMET Cardiac Emergencies - Tumby Bay
Thursday 19 October 2023, 1.00pm - 4.00pm
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The Framework for Mental Health in Multicultural Australia
Wednesday 6 September 2023, 2.00pm – 3.00pm (AEST) Register Here
ACRRM Webinar: (RACF) - Learn more why telehealth is more than just a phone call
Tuesday 12 September 2023, 6.30pm - 8.00pm Register Here
Heatwave and Bushfire Preparedness Planning for the Health and Community Services Sector
Tuesday 19 September 2023, 9.00am - 1.00pm
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SA Contraception Essentials In Primary Care
Part 1: Tuesday 17 October 2023, 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Part 2: Wednesday 18 October 2023, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Register Here
Motivational Interviewing- Strategies to address domestic violence
Wednesday 18 October 2023, 12.00pm - 1.30pm Register Here
Supporting Choice for Cervical Screening
Supporting Choice for Cervical Screening is a national project which aims to generate evidence about how the choice for self-collection can be implemented in different services and settings, to ensure equitable access and increased participation for people who currently experience barriers to cervical screening. Read more...
Paediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines Evaluation
Australian Institute of Health Innovation would like to invite you to participate in a research study exploring your views and experience of using the Royal Children's Hospital/Paediatric Improvement Collaborative Clinical Practice Guidelines. Read more...
National Workforce Survey to help improve outcomes for children
Emerging Minds is inviting health and social services workers to complete the 2023 National Workforce Survey for Child, Parent and Family Mental Health. The survey captures current capabilities, practice challenges and learning needs for a broad range of workers in understanding and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and families. Read more...
