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
This month, register for the remaining webinars on Chronic Condition Management Plans, learn about upcoming Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) for Mental Healthcare workshops, and more. Read more
Aged Care, Older People and Palliative Care
Want to learn about new changes to the care finder program, complete an education module on housing and homelessness, or read about Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists in country SA? Read more
Strategic Engagement
Strength, Vision & Legacy: Read a recap of Country SA PHN’s NAIDOC Week event. This month, you can also hear about the work of the Lower Eyre, Mid North, and Barossa Local Health Clusters, and read feedback from the Round 3 Rural Health Innovation Fund application process. Read more
Health System Integration and Innovation
Attention clinicians: HealthPathways SA has released a Rural Suite of pathways tailored to rural and remote country SA, available now! Also, the Ageing Well in the Community Request for Proposal closes soon, 12 August. Read more
Country SA PHN Funded Educational Events
Face to Face
Mastering Skin Cancer Diagnosis & Excision Techniques – Loxton Wednesday 6 August 2025, 6.00pm – 10.00pm More information
Bowel Screening and Cervical Self Collection – Victor Harbor Tuesday 26 August 2025, 5.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Burns management in rural regions – Port Pirie Tuesday 12 August 2025, 6.30pm – 8.30pm More information
Managing Substance Use Disorders – Mount Gambier Hybrid Event Wednesday 27 August 2025, 6.00pm – 9.00pm More information
Webinars / e-Learning
Weight Management ECHO: Foundations Tuesday 12 August 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Weight Management ECHO: Nutrition Strategies Tuesday 16 September 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Weight Management ECHO: Surgical management Tuesday 9 December 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Recognising & Responding to Domestic Violence Monday 18 August 2025, 7.00pm – 9.00pm More information
Weight Management ECHO: Pharmacological management Tuesday 18 November 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Housing and Homelessness Education Module Free online course of approximately 60 minute duration. More information
Regional Primary Health Activity
Making access to support easier for drought affected communities The South Australian Government is expanding the referral pathways for drought-affected community members seeking mental health support, as part of the Drought Mental Health Support package. Read more
Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and general practice resources Check out this RACGP resource which discusses the “potential advantages and disadvantages of using conversational AI” in general practice, or this RACGP fact sheet on artificial intelligence scribes.
For veterans and families: mental health programs available online Are you a veteran, or a veteran’s family member or carer? Access mental health programs available online. More information
National Guide to Preventive Healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Have you seen the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and Royal Australian College of General Practitioner’s (RACGP) National Guide to Preventive Healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People? Read it today or watch a related webinar.
Training modules available on National Lung Cancer Screening Program Are you a health professional keen for free training on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program? Learn more
Low back pain management: a resource for patients and clinicians Are you interested in a low back pain-focused webpage, which provides information for both patients and clinicians? Learn more
Medicinal cannabis prescribing guidance Are you a medical or nurse practitioner? View new guidance on medicinal cannabis prescribing on the Ahpra website.
New South Australian Public Health (Notifiable and Controlled Notifiable Conditions) Regulations 2025 The full list of notifiable conditions is available on the SA Health notifiable disease reporting webpage.
Cairnmillar Institute’s Graduate Psychology Internship Program Are you interested in a psychology internship supporting rural or regional mental health? Learn more about the Cairnmiller Institute internship program.
Calling all nurses working outside of major cities APNA knows that working in rural or remote Australia presents unique challenges - so the August intake of our Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing Program is just for you! Our six-month, evidence-based program is designed for experienced nurses who want to expand their skills and knowledge in this growing area of primary health care. CDMHA is subsidised by the Australian Government and costs only $220. The next intake starts on Tuesday, 26 August. More information
Communicating on infectious respiratory diseases with older people Do you want to communicate better with older people on infectious respiratory diseases and vaccination? Check out these communication toolkits from the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
New resource: ‘Incorporating child mental health promotion and prevention activities into primary health care’ Read the Emerging Minds resource on the topic and view other resources including PHN Leadership Seminar series recordings.
Trauma-Informed Care Resource Hub The new GPMHSC trauma-informed care resource hub is a convenient, online tool, providing GPs with access to the latest information on implementing trauma-informed care in general practice.
A more comfortable breast screening experience: Sensory Friendly Clinics with BreastScreen SA At BreastScreen SA, we understand that for some women, the clinical environment can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re proud to offer Sensory Friendly Clinics - designed to make breast screening a more comfortable experience for individuals with sensory needs. Read more
New SHINE SA clinic opening in Davoren Park A new SHINE SA clinic is opening in Davoren Park, in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. The clinic, close to the country SA region of Gawler and surrounds, is focused on increasing ease of access to cervical screening. More information
Feedback sought on Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) Program If you’re a professional interested in providing feedback on the Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) Program, complete the survey.
Introducing the Australian Frailty Network and the Consumer Reference Group The Australian Frailty Network seeks new members to get involved. More information
Applications open: Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Fellowships Learn more and apply for an ACRRM Fellowship today. More information
Gallipoli Scholarship Fund Find out more about the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund, including a bursary opportunity for an Aboriginal veteran’s descendant. More information
