Access to sexual and reproductive health care remains a significant challenge for many people living in regional and remote South Australia. Services such as contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment and early medical abortion can be difficult to access due to geographical, workforce and service availability barriers.

Recognising these challenges, Country SA PHN commissioned SHINE SA to investigate ways to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services across regional South Australia. The resulting Improving Regional Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health report highlighted the need for improved access to accurate information and local referral pathways to support equitable care.

In response to this need, HealthPathways SA continues to expand its Sexual Health suite, providing clinicians with practical, locally relevant guidance to support best-practice care.

HealthPathways SA is pleased to announce the launch of the new Sexual Health Screening pathway, offering evidence-based guidance for both asymptomatic and symptomatic sexual health screening.

The pathway includes:

• South Australian-specific resources and local referral options.
• Guidance to support culturally safe and respectful practice.
• Practical advice on sexual health history taking, appropriate testing, investigation and management.

The Sexual Health suite now includes nine pathways, with additional pathways and resources currently in development. Together, these pathways aim to support clinicians in delivering consistent, high-quality sexual and reproductive health care, regardless of where patients live.

Clinicians are encouraged to explore the new pathway and incorporate it into their practice to support timely, evidence-based sexual health care across South Australia.

Access the Sexual Health Screening pathway

HealthPathways SA is a partnership between SA Health, Adelaide PHN and Country SA PHN.

Country SA PHN reminds eligible services that applications for the Homelessness Access Program Pilot Project remain open until 2:00pm (ACST) on 18 August 2026.

The request for proposal (RFP) is seeking innovative responses from the sector to establish and operate an outreach service aimed at increasing access to primary health services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness in the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) region.

The RFP is open to:

• General Practices
• Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)
• Community Service Providers

Applicants must be willing to work across the RMCLHN and may choose to deliver activities in one or more of the following Murray Mallee locations:

• Murray Bridge
• Berri
• Renmark
• Loxton
• Waikerie
• Surrounding townships in RMCLHN

The total funding available under this RFP is $600,000 (excluding GST). Funding will be allocated across two financial years:

• Up to $300,000 available in 2026–27
• Up to $300,000 available in 2027–28

Applicants may submit proposals for projects delivered across both financial years, within the available funding allocation.

The successful applicant will be expected to work towards service commencement by November 2026, and the activity will conclude June 2028.

Additional information about the project, including eligibility criteria, is available in the RFP Guidelines, which can be downloaded from the Country SA PHN e-procurement portal, TenderLink.

Questions relating to the RFP must be posted to the online TenderLink forum.  

Recently, Country SA PHN commissioned the South Australian Postgraduate Medical Education Association (SAPMEA) to facilitate face to face Child Health, Development and Family Safety Workshops in Moonta, Port Augusta and Murray Bridge, bringing together a diverse group of health and community professionals to strengthen their knowledge, skills and collaborative approaches.

The workshops were attended by allied health professionals, general practitioners, and nurses, providing an opportunity for multidisciplinary learning and discussion around the impacts of family violence on children and families. Participants explored the principles of child-centred practice, recognising children's voices and experiences, and identifying practical strategies to support safety, engagement and positive outcomes.

Through interactive discussions and case-based learning, attendees examined the complex dynamics of family violence and child development, and the important role health and community services play in early identification, trauma-informed responses and referral pathways. The workshops also highlighted the value of collaboration across sectors, enabling professionals to work together to provide coordinated and effective support for vulnerable children and families.

SAPMEA is committed to building workforce capability across regional South Australia, ensuring practitioners have access to contemporary training and evidence-based resources. The strong attendance and engagement at these workshops demonstrated the ongoing commitment of local professionals to enhancing family violence responses and delivering care that places children at the centre of practice.

To explore further education opportunities with SAPMEA, browse their Education Calendar.

Young people living in Yankalilla and Naracoorte will soon have improved access to mental health support, with the establishment of two new headspace Outreach Services as part of the Australian Government's continued investment in youth mental health.

The new outreach services will extend the reach of the headspace model into communities that currently have little to no dedicated youth mental health support, ensuring more young people can access early intervention and appropriate care closer to home.

The initiative forms part of the Australian Government's election commitment to establish a national network of 20 new headspace Outreach Services in regional and remote communities through an investment of more than $27 million.

For Country South Australia, the new services represent an important milestone in improving equitable access to mental health care for young people, regardless of where they live.

Regional and remote communities often experience unique challenges, including geographic isolation, workforce shortages and limited access to specialist mental health services. These factors can contribute to higher levels of psychological distress and create additional barriers to seeking help. By delivering support within local communities, the new outreach services will reduce the impact of distance, travel time and associated costs, making it easier for young people and their families to access care when they need it most.

Consistent with the establishment of all headspace services, the successful Lead Agency will work closely with headspace National, Country SA PHN and the local community to establish the services in accordance with the requirements of the headspace Trade Mark Licence Deed (TMLD). This collaborative approach will ensure the services reflect local community needs while meeting the national standards and quality requirements of the headspace model.

Establishment activities are shortly commencing and will include community engagement, workforce recruitment, service planning and partnership development to ensure both outreach services are fully operational by 30 June 2027.

The outreach services will strengthen connections with local schools, primary care providers, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, community organisations and other youth services, ensuring support is tailored to the needs of each community while complementing existing health services.

The announcement represents the next phase of the Australian Government's $200 million investment to expand the national headspace network. Nationally, there are currently 175 headspace services, including 94 located in regional Australia, with the network expected to grow to more than 200 services by 2028–29. Country SA PHN welcomes this investment and looks forward to working closely with communities, service providers and key stakeholders to establish sustainable, accessible and locally responsive youth mental health services that improve outcomes for young people across regional South Australia.

The option for electronic referral (eReferral) is being established for the Medicare Mental Health phone service, to enable clinicians to digitally send referrals for Country SA PHN funded primary mental health programs. 

Country SA PHN has now activated eReferrals for both general practices and allied health professionals regionwide in country South Australia.

GPs can digitally send and track referrals to primary mental health care services using HealthLink SmartForms within your existing practice management software.

Health professionals (without access to HealthLink) can submit referrals through a Secure Online Webform: Mental Health Referral Form.

eReferrals are sent electronically to the Medicare Mental Health intake team, where it can be assessed, and the client connected to the most appropriate mental health support. This is an enhancement to the current Medicare Mental Health phone service referral system, offering a more secure and consistent way of referring to primary mental health programs.

If you are an individual seeking mental health support

• Visit the Medicare Mental Health website for self-referral options, resources, and information on available services, or call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212
• If you require urgent support, consider contacting Lifeline at 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636.

Why use e-referrals

• No faxing or printing
• Saves time – auto populate fields from client records at a click
• Secure and trackable digital referral pathways embedded in practice software
• Instant confirmation and faster processing = faster access for patients

Further information

You can access resources and user guides available here:

• Step-by-step video on how to use the SmartForm
• Step-by-step guide on how to track a SmartForm referral
• Step-by-step guide on how to track a Secure Online Webform referral
• Frequently Asked Questions: GP FAQ page
• Medicare Mental Health - Country SA PHN

Country SA PHN will host information sessions for health professionals about the Medicare Mental Health eReferral system. Register to attend an information session

For more information contact [email protected]

Country SA PHN looks forward to supporting country South Australians via more streamlined and efficient referral pathways to primary mental health care services.

Bridget Kennelly, our Manager Community Collaborations reports on the following activity being undertaken with the CSAPHN Community Advisory Committees.

Bridget travelled over to beautiful Port Lincoln on 22 June to join the meeting of the Lower Eyre Local Health Cluster. Country SA PHN’s Rural Health Innovation Fund coordinator, Susan Brown, joined online, and gave a great background of the fund and how the Committee can play an active role in promotion and referral for further information. A recipient of RHIF Round 3 was present and able to speak first-hand of the success of their program ‘The Mentally Fit EP Grief and Loss Group’, run by West Coast Youth and Community Support, and the incredible impact it has had within the EP community. Centacare Catholic Country SA reported that they have recruited a wellbeing practitioner, based in Lincoln Medical Centre for their 'Clinic Connect' pilot program. This program, funded by CSAPHN uses social prescribing as a method for improving health outcomes. The Committee also discussed Everymind’s ‘Minds Together’ program, which provides support and information to family, friends and carers of people who experience suicidal crisis.

Bridget attended Yankalilla on the 14 July, for the Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee. As a Community Advisory Committee of Country SA PHN, the Committee endorsed a 26/27 Health Promotions Grant to be delivered later in the year. The Committee expressed concerns around limited public transport contributing to poor health outcomes and discussed strategies to advocate for this. Bridget presented the committee with background information on pilot programs being implemented in the Country SA region and informed how local data is used in commissioning services.

For any enquiries around Country SA PHN’s Community Advisory Committees, please reach out to Manager Community Collaborations at [email protected].

Janelle, care finder based at Country & Outback Health in Port Augusta teamed up with Julie a member of the Hawker District Memorial Health Advisory Council at the Hawker General Store! The Store is more than it might seem, as it regularly serves as a community hub for the area. Hawker is a small rural town with a population of approximately 300 people in the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network region.

Janelle shared “I was pleased I took the opportunity to be available for the community and raise awareness of the care finder program”. Janelle also visited the local hospital, and Medical Centre while in the area. Janelle continued, “highlighting how to improve access to aged care services and other support for older people in rural communities is vital, so being there in person with the Health Advisory Council was so important”

Janelle had been introduced to the Health Advisory Council through her partnership with the SA Local Network (Department of Health Disability and Ageing), Engagement Team also based in Port Augusta. One connection always leads to another.

Helen Morley, Program Lead for the care finder program at Country SA PHN said, “I really commend these innovative sessions and partnerships hosted in frequented local places. In rural and remote regions, thinking outside the norm and working with others, is key to maximising support, visibility and community connection“

For more information and local connection to the care finder program please visit the Country SA PHN care finder webpage.

The care finder program is supported by funding from Country SA PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN program.

Have you ever been required to navigate the housing or homelessness sector for a patient, or community member you support in your work? If the Sector is not your speciality, it can be quite overwhelming.

Country SA PHN, in partnership with gpex have recently refreshed the Housing and Homelessness e-module to keep it current.

In just 60-90 minutes you can undertake the session. While originally created to support care finders, the learning is broad and will assist any professional, looking to upskill their knowledge.

It's free, interactive, and includes a certificate upon completion. Access the Care Finder Housing and Homelessness Education Module.

This module is supported by funding from Country SA PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN program.

As part of Country SA PHN's commitment to strengthening the primary healthcare workforce, eligible organisations across the region have exclusive access to the CDM Plus Corporate Membership.

Designed to support aged care providers, Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs), ACCHOs, general practices, allied health professionals, and pharmacies the membership provides practical education, resources, and tools that teams can use every day to build confidence, strengthen workflows and support high-quality, person-centred care.

Whether you're welcoming new team members, supporting ongoing professional development or implementing quality improvement initiatives, the Corporate Membership offers flexible, on-demand access to trusted resources that fit around busy clinical practice. Members can learn at their own pace while accessing practical tools to support continuous improvement across their organisation. 

Primary healthcare is delivered by multidisciplinary teams, with General Practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and ACCHOs, Aged Care, Allied Health and Pharmacy working together to support better patient outcomes. While some resources are tailored to specific roles or settings, many are relevant across the primary healthcare workforce and can be applied in a range of clinical and operational environments.

Corporate Membership includes:

• Templates for Clinical Software
• Text Shortcuts for Progress Notes
• Digital Resources
• Online Modules
• Watch & Learn video library
• Exclusive Webinars
• Health Promotion Program
• Quality Improvement Digital Resources
• 25% Corporate Member Discounts on selected Products and Services

For a limited time, there is no limit on the number of users your organisation can register. To ensure everyone has their own personalised learning experience and can track their progress, each staff member requiring access must complete their own registration.

If you previously had access to the Country SA PHN Corporate Membership and can no longer log in, please complete the new registration form. This is required to update your access and support Country SA PHN reporting.

How to Register:

1. Complete the registration form 
2. Our team will confirm your organisation is eligible within the Country SA PHN region.
3. Once approved you will receive a welcome email with your login details and instructions on how to access your Corporate Membership.

Need help to register or have a question? Please call 1800 549 769 or email [email protected].

The Ageing Well Team at Country SA PHN would like to extend an invitation to our next Residential Aged Care Network Meeting.

This network meeting will provide a valuable opportunity for staff members working within residential aged care to connect, share insights, explore collaborative opportunities, and stay informed with latest news and developments.

Date: Thursday 27 August 2026
Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Location: Online videoconference
Guest Presentation: Hello Home Doctor – After Hours Support in RACH

Please register your attendance

Following the success of our pilot workshops in Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, and the Adelaide Hills, Country SA PHN, in collaboration with CDM Plus, recently delivered a series of face-to-face Immunisation Updates for Nurse and Aboriginal Health Practitioner-Led Clinics over the past two weeks.

The workshops were held across Mount Gambier, Renmark, Wallaroo, and Nuriootpa, providing valuable opportunities for primary healthcare professionals to strengthen their immunisation knowledge and stay up to date with current best practices.

Our Primary Care Support Officer, Adrienne, attended the Nuriootpa workshop this week, where she had the opportunity to connect with many dedicated nurses and healthcare professionals from across the region.

The workshops were extremely well received, and we were especially pleased to see such strong participation from nurses across country South Australia. Thank you to everyone who attended, shared their experiences, and contributed to the success of these sessions. Together, we continue to support and strengthen our primary healthcare workforce. For further information or support, please contact the Country SA PHN Primary Care & Digital Support team at [email protected].

The Country SA PHN Primary Care and Digital Support team continues to strengthen relationships with general practices across the region through regular practice visits that provide valuable opportunities to connect, share information and better understand local needs.

Recently, Primary Care and Digital Support Officers Adrienne and Deepika, together with Care Finder Program Lead Helen Morley, visited Mount Barker South Medical Centre to discuss a range of key topics, including digital health support, primary care initiatives, the care finder program, and current Country SA PHN activities. Key areas of discussion included Assignment of Benefit changes, Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR), MyMedicare, HealthPathways SA, GoShare by Healthily, Practice Health Profiles available through the Primary Care Portal, and Lulu immunisation books.

Adrienne also recently travelled throughout the Riverland region, visiting seven general practices to hear directly from practice teams about their local priorities, current challenges and opportunities for further support. These visits helped strengthen partnerships, gain insight into local service delivery experiences, and identify practical ways Country SA PHN can continue supporting practices through primary care assistance, digital health guidance and quality improvement initiatives.

Country SA PHN values the opportunity to engage directly with practices and remains committed to supporting healthcare teams across regional South Australia through tailored advice, resources and ongoing collaboration. For any questions or to request a practice visit, please contact the Country SA PHN Primary Care & Digital Support team at [email protected].

Assignment of Medicare benefits changes from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, updated requirements apply for assigning Medicare benefits when a service is bulk billed. Assignment of benefit is the process where a patient agrees for their Medicare benefit to be paid directly to the provider as full payment for the service, meaning the patient has no out-of-pocket cost for that service.

There is a 12-month transition period where patients can provide a verbal assignment, providing practices time to update workflows, train staff and confirm software arrangements without needing to make every change immediately on 1 July 2026.

General practices should review their billing and administrative workflows to ensure patients are provided with clear information about the bulk billed service and are able to agree to assign their Medicare benefit before a claim is submitted.

Key points for practices

• Verbal assignment transition period. Practices can use the 12-month transition period to put in place necessary assignment processes, documentation and train staff. During this time, practices should also review and strengthen how verbal assignment is recorded.
• Enduring assignment may reduce repeated consent steps. Enduring assignment allows a patient to agree in advance to assign their Medicare benefits for eligible future bulk billed services with the practice.
• Patient agreement is required. Patients must be given enough information to understand what they are agreeing to when assigning their Medicare benefit for a bulk billed service.
• Assignment can occur before or after the service. Practices should ensure the service description and assignment request remain accurate if the service provided changes.
• Electronic and digital processes are supported. The changes are intended to modernise assignment of benefits and support safer, more transparent Medicare claiming.
• Records must be retained. Practices should keep appropriate records of assignment in line with Medicare requirements and their usual record keeping processes (2 years minimum).

If a patient does not agree to assign their Medicare benefit, the service cannot be claimed as bulk billed. Practices will need to discuss alternative billing arrangements with the patient before submitting a claim.

Which patients are eligible for an enduring assignment of benefits?

From 1 July 2026, patients registered with MyMedicare, residents of aged care homes, and patients of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) or Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs) will be able to make an enduring assignment of benefit for ongoing GP bulk billed services, either directly or through a person acting on their behalf.

• A patient registered with MyMedicare will be able to make one enduring agreement to receive services from all general practitioners at their MyMedicare practice, if offered.
• A patient of an ACCHO or AMS will be able to make an enduring agreement with the ACCHO or AMS, and they will be able to have multiple agreements with multiple ACCHs or AMS.
• A patient living in a residential aged care home will be able to make multiple enduring agreements with different practitioners.

How can practices prepare for Assignment of Benefits changes?

Practices can prepare by:

• checking that reception, clinical and billing teams understand verbal, pre-service, post-service and enduring assignment requirements
• confirming their practice management software supports the required assignment workflow
• reviewing processes for telehealth, pathology and any circumstances where the service changes from what was originally booked
• ensuring staff know where to find the Department’s FAQs and seek support if they are unsure.

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has published frequently asked questions to help medical practitioners, administrative staff in medical practices and hospitals, and software vendors understand and meet their obligations when claiming bulk billing under Medicare.

Services Australia has published templates for Episodic and Enduring Assignment of Benefits.

For more information, see the Department’s Assignment of Medicare Benefits for Bulk Billing – Frequently Asked Questions. For support please contact [email protected].

MyMedicare is a voluntary patient registration model. It aims to formalise and strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams.

The table below shows health services associated with MyMedicare.

More information:

• Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Item information
• Checklist and steps to register for MyMedicare on the Organisation Register
• MyMedicare program tables of system error, warning and information messages
• Managing patient registrations

The GP Chronic Conditions Management Plan (GPCCMP) replaced separate GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements from 1 July 2025. It provides one streamlined plan for chronic condition care planning, referrals and reviews.

What practices need to know

• One plan replaces the previous GPMP/TCA process.
• The plan outlines the patient’s chronic conditions, goals, agreed actions, referrals if needed and review schedule.
• Practice nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Workers can assist with preparation and reviews where requirements are met.
• A patient must have at least one medical condition that has been, or is likely to be, present for at least 6 months, or is terminal.

GPCCMP eligibility snapshot

Notes

• For a MyMedicare-registered patient, GPCCMP items must be accessed through the practice where the patient is registered. The patient’s usual medical practitioner, or someone at the same practice, should bill the GPCCMP item.
• A GPCCMP cannot be claimed for a patient in a residential aged care facility; consider alternate care planning services such as MBS items 232 or 731 where appropriate.
• CCM items cannot be billed with specified general attendance items for the same patient on the same day; check MBS Online for current item rules before claiming. 

Table 1: GP Chronic Condition Management Items commenced from 1 July 2025   

GPCCMP resources and help

• MBS Online – GP Chronic Condition Management Plans
• Department of Health, Disability and Ageing – MBS Chronic Disease Management Arrangements

Local support: For MyMedicare, GPCCMP, quality improvement and change management support, contact: [email protected]

From 1 November 2025, changes to Better Access MBS arrangements affect MHTP preparation, referrals and reviews. The following short version keeps the key messages together and moves supporting links into a single resources block.

Key messages

• A Medicare benefit is payable for MHTP preparation, referrals and MHTP reviews where the patient has seen a GP/PMP at their MyMedicare-enrolled practice, or their usual medical practitioner regardless of MyMedicare status.
• MHTP review items and ongoing mental health consultation items have been removed from the MBS; practices can use the most appropriate time-tiered professional attendance item.
• MHTP referrals dated before 1 November 2025 remain valid until the treatment services specified in the referral have been delivered, within the session limit for that course of treatment.
• These changes do not affect focused psychological strategies delivered by eligible GPs and PMPs with recognised training.
• Better Access treatment services are intended for patients needing at least a moderate level of mental health support. Practices should consider stepped care options and local PHN referral pathways where appropriate.

MHTP eligibility snapshot

Local pathway prompt: Include your PHN HealthPathways link, local stepped care referral options, Medicare Mental Health Centre information and any region-specific mental health service navigation supports.

Better Access resources

• MBS Online – Better Access changes from 1 November 2025
• Better Access Initiative – resource collection
• Better Access fact sheet – patients
• Better Access fact sheet – professionals
• Better Access telehealth FAQs
• Better Access FAQs
• Medicare Mental Health

Local support: For Better Access, MyMedicare, GPCCMP and quality improvement support, contact: [email protected]

Chronic Conditions Management referrals: what has changed

• GPCCMPs replaced the previous chronic disease management referral and team care arrangement requirements from 1 July 2025.
• There are no changes to individual allied health MBS items for treating chronic conditions, but referral requirements are simpler.
• The GP does not need to specify the number of allied health services on the referral.
• The allied health provider does not need to be named on the referral.
• Team Care Arrangements are no longer required.

Practical tips for allied health services

• Discuss the patient’s priorities and how they want to use their annual allied health services.
• If relevant, ask whether the patient wants to use private health cover for some services so Medicare-referred services can be used elsewhere.
• Use HPOS/MBS Online to check item eligibility and claiming history where appropriate.
• Coordinate with the referring practice and broader care team, including case conferencing or group allied health services where relevant.
• Use My Health Record, where available and appropriate, to support care coordination.

Allied health resources

• AN.15.4 – Allied health services for chronic condition management
• AN.15.6 – Referral requirements for allied health services
• MN.3.1 – Individual allied health services for treating chronic conditions
• Services Australia – Check MBS item numbers
• MyGov app help
• My Health Record for allied health

Australians and their healthcare providers are now empowered with greater access to health information, with Share by Default legislative requirements taking effect 1 July 2026.

While we have already seen a significant increase in the uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record prior to the Share by Default legislation taking effect, these reports now must be shared with My Health Record, except in certain circumstances. This enhances Australians' access to key health information, streamlining timely availability and supporting continuity of care.

Under the requirements, pathology and imaging reports authored by (or on behalf of) a pathologist or radiologist must be uploaded to My Health Record by default, unless an exception applies or an extension of time has been granted. The requirement does not include images.

The changes support improved access to health information for consumers and healthcare providers helping to make information available when and where it is needed to support care.

What this means

• More pathology and diagnostic imaging reports are now available in My Health Record.
• Healthcare providers can continue to access reports through their existing clinical systems and workflows.
• My Health Record provides access to reports uploaded by other pathology and diagnostic imaging providers involved in a patient’s care, supporting continuity of care across healthcare settings.
• Patients may choose to access some pathology and diagnostic imaging reports through My Health Record, which supports a more interactive follow-up consultation. 
• At the time when pathology and diagnostic imaging services are requested, providers may wish to have a discussion with their patients regarding report availability and confirm follow-up arrangements. 
• Guidance resources are available for patients to support conversations about understanding and interpreting results.

Patient access

Processing times vary for different pathology tests and diagnostic imaging studies. Sometimes it can take days or weeks for a report to be finalised, depending on the nature of the test. This can affect when the report is available in My Health Record. 

Once a report is finalised, it will generally be uploaded to My Health Record within 24 hours of being shared with the requesting provider, unless an exception applies. 

What’s next for Share by Default

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, in partnership with the Agency, recently undertook consultation to shape the development of new Share by Default requirements focused on online prescribing services.

This includes consultation about the introduction of requirements for online prescribing services to share prescribed and dispensed medicines information to My Health Record by default. Medicines information shared to My Health Record would then be available to people and their healthcare providers, subject to existing privacy protections and individual controls.  

Feedback received through the consultation process will help inform future policy considerations. Further information is available on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website.

Learn more

For Healthcare providers:

• Better access to health information in My Health Record
• Guide for requesting providers
• Guide for providers that undertake pathology and diagnostic imaging services
• Applying for an extension of time to comply
• Resources for your patients: Consumer fact sheet

For Consumers:

• Better and faster access to your health information in My Health Record
• Your questions answered: Fact sheet for healthcare consumers
• 1800MEDICARE app provides access to your health information, wherever you are.

For more information, visit digitalhealth.gov.au or email [email protected]. Should you require any additional tailored resources, support or have any questions, please contact your Partnerships team at [email protected].

Education update

The Australia Digital Health Agency’s Education team produces a range of free online eLearning resources to support digital health learning for everyone.

To support the national 1800MEDICARE campaign, the team have released 5 new 1800MEDICARE app short courses.

The courses cover:

• Getting started with the 1800MEDICARE app
• Exploring the 1800MEDICARE app home screen
• Privacy and access settings in the 1800MEDICARE app
• Using electronic prescriptions with the 1800MEDICARE app
• Using Active Script list with the 1800MEDICARE app

The 1800MEDICARE app allows you to access key health information, seek trusted advice and connect with care, all from the palm of your hand.

To access these and other digital health eLearning modules for individuals, healthcare providers, students and educators, visit the Agency’s online learning portal. You can also find more information about the 1800MEDICARE app here.

Supporting healthcare providers with new Healthcare Identifiers education resources

Partners can now access the Digital Health Foundation Series resources designed to support consistent understanding and correct use of Healthcare Identifiers (HI) and the HI Service across the health and care system.

The Digital Health Foundation Series features short, practical videos that guide providers through connecting to the HI Service and registering for key national digital health systems.

These resources make it easier for partners, educators and vendors to guide members, customers and stakeholders with clear and consistent information.

Revisit the resources and continue sharing them through partner channels, training programs and stakeholder communications

Healthcare Identifiers webpage

Learning Spotlight - Factsheets and flyers

Looking for a factsheet or flyer to support digital health adoption? The Digital Health Agency has a range of resources available via the online learning portal.

Resources for consumers include brochures and factsheets about better and faster access to pathology and radiology reports in My Health Record, the 1800MEDICARE app, electronic prescriptions and more.

Resources for healthcare providers include the newly updated My Health Record organisation registration checklist, a factsheet on setting up access to the National Provider Portal and one on the My Health Record emergency access function.

Also available are a range of resources from our stakeholders including My Health Record storybooks, easy read resources, LGBTIQ+ factsheets and plain language videos.

Health Connect Australia Provider Directory – FHIR® Implementation Guide Now Available

The transition of the Healthcare Provider Directory (HPD) from Services Australia to the Agency continues to progress, building on the strong foundations already in place and advancing delivery of the Health Connect Australia Provider Directory.

As part of the transition, the Health Connect Australia Provider Directory will move to FHIR® based APIs, to provide improved search and discovery functionality and support modern, secure system to system integration across the healthcare ecosystem. Existing HPD SOAP APIs are planned for future retirement (date to be confirmed), including:

• TECH.SIS.HI.17 – Search for Individual Provider Directory Entry
• TECH.SIS.HI.18 – Search for Organisation Provider Directory Entry

The Agency is targeting becoming the HPD Operator by the end of January 2027, with transition activities continuing to support a smooth and orderly handover.

FHIR Implementation Guide now available

A key milestone has been reached with the release of the Health Connect Australia Provider Directory FHIR Implementation Guide (IG). Access the FHIR IG on the Health Connect Australia Digital Health Implementer Hub.

The FHIR IG provides clear technical guidance for software vendors and integration partners to connect to the national provider directory using modern, standards based FHIR APIs. This supports the planned move away from SOAP APIs and enables secure, automated access to verified healthcare provider information.

The availability of the FHIR IG allows vendors to commence planning and readiness activities, supporting a smooth and orderly transition to the new Health Connect Australia Provider Directory.

Transition approach and engagement focus

As part of this phase, a transition assessment of impacted people and engagement groups is underway to ensure roles, responsibilities, and support arrangements are clearly understood and appropriately managed. 

What this means for you

You are encouraged to review the FHIR Implementation Guide and begin thinking about readiness, adoption and migration planning. Access the FHIR IG on the Health Connect Australia Digital Health Implementer Hub.

If you have questions about the FHIR IG or the HPD transition, please email the Health Connect Australia team. Further updates will continue to be shared as the transition progresses and additional milestones are reached.

Services Australia are required to make updates to NASH PKI infrastructure which will include the creation of a new Chain of Trust. The change is required to move to a new managed service arrangement that meets current security standards and supports future needs. 

 What you need to know 

• Software Developers have been testing the new NASH Chain of Trust since 15 June 2026.  Software Vendors will need to have products compatible with the updated Chain of Trust in place before 13 August 2026.
• All Healthcare Organisations will automatically transition to new NASH certificates from 13 August 2026 when they next renew their NASH certificate.
• Some software products may require additional steps which will be communicated by the suppliers of those products to their customers.

What you need to do 

Access to digital health services will continue as normal and unless advised otherwise by your software supplier, there is no additional action to be taken by Healthcare Organisations and Contracted Service Providers (CSPs) other than to continue to replace NASH PKI certificates prior to expiry as per normal processes.

Should you have any questions regarding the above information please contact: [email protected].

The GoShare Program continues to provide community support via general practices sending SMS recall messages and health promotion activities.

Since the commencement of the program the total patients reached is 71,586 with 55 participating practices with 22 campaigns.

The Bowel Cancer and Cervical Recall Screening campaign continues to gain momentum following the ten educational roadshow events in country South Australia. Register your interest.

Country SA PHN GoShare Practice Registration

CDM Plus Webinars

You're invited to join our latest CDM Plus Member's Exclusive Webinar - Unexpected Deterioration in Residential Aged Care: Recognition, Escalation and After-Hours Care Across Aged Care and Primary Care. This practical webinar will explore how residential aged care and primary care teams can work together to recognise early signs of deterioration, communicate effectively and provide timely care, particularly after hours. Discover practical strategies, resources, and tools to support clinical decision-making, strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes for older people living in residential aged care.

Date: Tuesday 25th August 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (NSW Time)
Email: [email protected]
Live Webinar: All members will have access to the recording and slides in their membership portal!
Need Help? Questions? Call 1800 549 769

How to Register

1. If you are already registered in the Country SA PHN Portal with CDM Plus – log into CDM Plus and click on the Webinar tile, then click on the Registration link

OR

• If you are not registered in the Country SA PHN Portal with CDM Plus – register here (then once you have access complete step 1)

Learning Objectives

• Recognise common signs and symptoms of unexpected deterioration in residential aged care residents and identify when escalation of care is required
• Understand the roles of residential aged care and primary care teams in recognising, communicating, escalating, and managing deterioration, including after-hours care

What will be covered

• Recognising deterioration – early signs, common causes, and red flags
• Team-based care – roles of aged care and primary care teams in recognising, escalating, and managing deterioration
• Practical tools and resources – including My After-Hours Action Plan, After-Hours Action Plans and HealthPathways

Who should attend?

Residential Aged Care staff, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs, Practice Nurses, Primary Care teams and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of older people.

CDM Plus memberships

Country SA PHN are still offering free CDM plus corporate membership for general practices. If you’re interested in getting access to downloadable resources like billing sheets, templates, quality improvement planner etc. you can get it through the portal. Register for portal access.

Primary Care Portal

The Primary Care Portal serves as a streamlined, single point of online interaction for all things related to Country SA PHN. The portal offers a variety of features, providing practices with easy access to a range of clinical and quality improvement resources, including Practice Health Profiles, HealthPathways SA, education and webinar recordings, immunisation resources, accreditation support, and other tools to support evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes. The portal also enables commissioned service providers to access funding agreements, reporting requirements and other contract-related information in the same place.

To register your practice, email [email protected].

Practice Health Profile – Market Insights Sample Report Quality Improvement

Market Insights February - April 2026 reports now available via Primary Care Portal:

• The first section highlights the health service profile, community profile, and broader population characteristics, providing important context about the population you serve.
• The second section offers a detailed overview of your practice including patient demographics. It also compares your active patient cohort across areas such as health assessments, medication management, health summary uploads, and chronic conditions against Country SA PHN practices.
• The third section highlights gaps in clinical data and accreditation-related items, identifying the proportion of patients with missing information such as allergies, alcohol status, height, and weight.
• Finally, the report includes a quarterly snapshot of the 10 PIP Quality Improvement Measures (QIM), with comparisons to both Country SA PHN and national averages.

If you have identified opportunities to improve and enhance the quality of care delivered to your patients, you can utilise the Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) cycles templates readily available through Primary Care Portal.

There’s a new reason to smile across regional South Australia, with the Smiles for Miles program officially underway. Funded by Country SA PHN and delivered by the Australian Dental Foundation (ADFi), this exciting initiative has had a strong start, bringing free oral health screening, treatment and education directly to regional communities. The program began in the Riverland Mallee Coorong region, where local schools, aged care facilities and homelessness services welcomed the mobile dental team with open arms.

Smiles for Miles aims to address poorer oral health outcomes experienced in regional and isolated areas of SA. Children in regional South Australia experience higher rates of tooth decay and hospitalisations, while seniors, particularly those in residential care, often face significant barriers getting to a dentist. By meeting people where they are in classrooms, childcare centres, aged care facilities and recreation centres, the program removes these barriers and delivers timely, equitable care. Highlighting the importance of early dental intervention and community education, ADFi Chairman Dr Greg Miller notes, "the best predictor of dental health in adulthood is a person’s dental health in childhood.”

The early response to Smiles for Miles has been overwhelmingly positive, with dozens of expressions of interest already received from schools across the state, and bookings secured throughout June and July. As Smiles for Miles prepares to expand across South Australia’s six regional Local Health Networks, it continues to provide: healthier smiles, and improved access to dental care. It’s a promising start to a program that is bound to make an impact one smile at a time. Keep an eye out for ‘Clarrie’ the beloved mobile dental bus, as she hits the road!

For more information about Smiles for Miles, visit the Australian Dental Foundation website.

Last month marked the six-month milestone of doors opening at the Victor Harbour Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (MUCC). Since opening, the MUCC has quickly become a trusted and essential health service, providing timely, accessible and high-quality care to the people of Victor Harbor and surrounding areas.

Since inception, the clinic has achieved:

• A total number of patients cared for (inclusive of repeat visits): 9,318
• This represents 38.6% of the 18,663 people in the Local Government Area, or 25.4% of the regional population of 28,363 inclusive of Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, and Goolwa.
• Average number of patients seen per day: 51

Behind these numbers is a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and support staff who have worked tirelessly to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care. Their commitment has helped establish the clinic as a reliable option for urgent healthcare needs in the community.

Patients have benefited from extended hours, walk-in access with no appointment required, and care that is fully bulk-billed under Medicare. From minor injuries and infections to urgent assessments and follow-up care, the clinic has delivered prompt and compassionate service in a welcoming environment.

The clinic is open 8am-6pm, 7 days per week, 365 days per year including public holidays. More information can be found on the Victor Harbor Medicare Urgent Care Clinic website.

The Victor Harbor Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is delivered by Victor Medical Centre and is commissioned by Country SA PHN through the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. 

As part of the Educations Services program delivered across Country SA, SAPMEA delivered a Dermatology Masterclass session in Victor Harbor on June 3, 2026. This in-person workshop gave participants best practice education on mastering skin cancer diagnosis and excision techniques.

21 medical professionals participated in the workshop with 100% of participants completing the evaluation. 100% of participants rated the facilitators as highly engaging, skilled and knowledgeable. Two thirds of participants plan to modify their practice due to the training and 100% would recommend this CPD activity to a colleague.

This is historically and extremely popular and successful component of this program and fantastic feedback like this demonstrates the positive impact this program has on the primary health care workforce of country SA. Country SA PHN thanks SAPMEA for their ongoing commitment to delivering this program.

“Shape the future of primary care in South Australia.”

Country SA PHN is seeking an experienced South Australian General Practitioner with a passion for improving how care is delivered across the health system, to fulfil the role of GP Clinical Editor (GPCE) within our HealthPathways SA team.

As a GPCE you will use your clinical experience to work collaboratively with fellow clinicians and subject matter experts to create evidence-based, best practice pathways that provide everyday guidance for South Australian healthcare professionals.

HealthPathways SA is an online clinical information and referral portal used at the point of care to support assessment, management, and referral of patients. Access the HealthPathways SA portal for more information.

This flexible role is designed to accommodate varying schedules, offering up to 30 hours per month of online, work-from-home engagement under an independent contractor agreement.

For more information on the role and how to apply, visit Country SA PHN Careers.

Expressions of interest close Sunday 30 August 2026.

Venessa Blinman and Bridget Kennelly recently travelled to Roxby Downs for a valuable road trip focused on strengthening relationships and connecting with healthcare providers across the region.

The visit provided an excellent opportunity to meet with local practices, services and health professionals, and to hear first-hand about regional priorities, challenges and opportunities. Stops included Roxby Downs Family Practice and its Woomera clinic, where Venessa and Bridget met with Dr Simon Lockwood and Nurse Sharon Wasley.

They also visited Roxby Doctors Surgery and met with Practice Manager Teresa Hodgetts, who represents Robe Family Practice, Penola Doctors and Nangwarry.

The road trip also included a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service nurse in Andamooka, as well as time with local hospital staff. A highlight was seeing the new palliative care room and learning more about the thoughtful initiatives being introduced to support patients and families. Venessa was pleased to assist with sourcing keepsake blankets for palliative care patients and their loved ones.

The trip also incorporated attendance at the Roxby Downs Health Forum, which created further opportunities to engage with local services, listen to community needs and continue building strong connections across the healthcare network.

These visits are an important part of maintaining meaningful regional relationships and ensuring local voices continue to inform and strengthen primary health care support across the region.

When someone is unsure what care they need, 1800MEDICARE can help them take the next step. The free 24/7 service connects consumers with a registered nurse who can provide trusted health advice and guide them to the most appropriate care for their situation.

Consumers can access 1800MEDICARE by calling 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422), visiting the website, or using the 1800MEDICARE app for trusted health information and advice.

Depending on their needs, consumers may be supported to self-manage, or guided to services such as a GP, pharmacy, urgent care clinic or the emergency department. After hours, eligible patients may also be offered a free GP telehealth consultation.

The 1800MEDICARE app

The 1800MEDICARE app gives consumers an easy and secure way to access key health information and services in one place.

Through the app, consumers can:

• Access trusted health information and tools, including a symptom checker
• Connect to 1800MEDICARE services, including nurse triage and, where appropriate, after-hours GP telehealth consultations
• Access and manage My Health Record
• View and manage electronic prescriptions and their Active Script List
• Find and connect with health services

My Health Record

My Health Record is a secure online summary of a consumer’s key health information, including medicines, test results, immunisations and discharge summaries.

From a healthcare provider perspective, access to this information can support:

• More informed clinical decision-making
• Continuity of care across settings and providers
• Reduced duplication and improved visibility of patient history

The 1800MEDICARE app makes it easier for consumers to access and engage with their My Health Record, supporting more informed conversations and shared decision-making during care.

Supporting your networks

You can support your communities by encouraging them to:

• Use 1800MEDICARE when they are unsure what care they need
• Download and use the 1800MEDICARE app
• Access and engage with My Health Record

Online learning now available

A suite of short online learning modules is available on our Online Learning Portal to support both healthcare providers and the broader community to better understand and use the 1800MEDICARE app:

• Getting started with the 1800MEDICARE app
• Exploring the 1800MEDICARE app home screen
• Privacy and access settings in the 1800MEDICARE app
• Using electronic prescriptions with the 1800MEDICARE app
• Using Active Script list (MySL) with the 1800MEDICARE app

These modules provide practical guidance on how to use the app and support consumers to engage with it confidently.

Additional resources from the Department

Additional resources are available on the Department website to support different audiences, including:

• Fact sheets and resources
• First Nations resources
• Frequently asked questions

Healthcare provider organisations participating in My Health Record must operate in accordance with relevant legislation, including establishing and maintaining a security and access policy.

The My Health Records Rule 2016 (the 2016 Rule) has been replaced with the My Health Records Rules 2026 (the 2026 Rules), effective 1 April 2026. Under the 2026 Rules, revised security and access policy requirements are outlined in Rules 21 and 43. These Rules replace Rules 42 and 44 of the 2016 Rule. While the core requirements remain largely consistent, several key changes have been introduced. This includes changes to requirements concerning user account management, training and security measures, and a new requirement to include processes for responding to My Health Record data breaches. In addition to the policy itself, organisations must keep records showing how the policy has been applied. Retention periods for these records are outlined in Rule 45 of the 2026 Rules.

Organisations registered with the My Health Record system before 1 April 2026, must update their security and access policy by 1 October 2026, in line with the 2026 Rules. Organisations registering for My Health Record from 1 April 2026, must develop a security and access policy in accordance with the 2026 Rules.

It is recommended that all organisations review the 2026 Rules to ensure their security and access policy complies with applicable requirements. Information to assist organisations in updating their policy in accordance with the new requirements can be found on the Australian Digital Health Agency’s website, My Health Record participation obligations.

Please be advised that the MyMedicare Registration Form and Program Guidelines have been updated and are available on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) website. Services Australia systems have also been updated to align with the revised registration form and requirements.

What’s been updated?

• MyMedicare Program Guidelines - to improve clarity of eligibility, consent arrangements and exemption pathways.
• MyMedicare Registration Form - to align with updated guidelines, including revised exemption categories and a new extenuating circumstances option.
• MyMedicare DL brochure - to reflect current program settings and patient information.
• Practice posters - to support awareness and patient engagement.  

What practices need to know

• When registering patients, ensure the correct exemption pathway is selected on the MyMedicare Registration Form or recorded in the HPOS system (including applying updated exemption categories).
• Completed registration forms must be retained by the practice in the patient’s clinical record and must not be sent to Services Australia or the Department.
• Use updated patient-facing resources (brochures and posters) to support conversations about MyMedicare registration. 

Resources

All resources can be found on the Department website.
Useful Links:

• MyMedicare Program Guidelines
• MyMedicare Registration Form
• DL brochure
• Poster 1 and Poster 2

If you have any further questions, please email [email protected].

The Australian Government and Department of Health, Disability and Ageing have listened to concerns raised by stakeholders about the amended Medicare assignment of benefit legislative requirements that will take effect on 1 July 2026.  While there will be greater flexibility in how health providers can obtain patient consent for bulk billed services, the department recognizes this is a significant change for many.   

In response, regulatory amendments will be made to support a 12-month transition period. This includes enabling verbal assignment of benefit for all bulk billed patients, in all settings. These regulatory amendments are being progressed as a priority. The department will also use the 12-month transition period to explore other regulatory and legislative options to further reduce the administrative burden on both GP practices and patients while ensuring the integrity of Medicare is maintained.  

Providers and software vendors that have already prepared or are preparing for the new arrangements, including through digital solutions, should continue that work. The department recognizes the substantial efforts by those who are working towards implementation. In addition, regulatory amendments have been progressed that would reduce administrative burden for bulk billing GP services through the introduction of an ‘enduring’ assignment of benefit option for eligible patients. This means that from 1 July 2026, patients registered with MyMedicare, residents of aged care homes, and patients of ACCHOs and AMSs will be able to make an enduring assignment of benefit for ongoing GP bulk billed services, either directly or through a person acting on their behalf.   

• A patient registered with MyMedicare will be able to make one enduring agreement to receive services from all general practitioners at their MyMedicare practice, if offered. 
• A patient of an ACCHO or AMS will be able to make an enduring agreement with the ACCHO or AMS, and they will be able to have multiple agreements with multiple ACCHS or AMS. 
• A patient living in a residential aged care home will be able to make multiple enduring agreements with different practitioners. 

The department is regularly updating its frequently asked questions (FAQs) which clarify the Assignment of Benefit changes, including what the changes mean practically. These will be updated to reflect the enduring agreements and how these can be established.  

It is important to note that none of these changes impact the new requirements for simplified billing arrangements. The legislative requirements that start from 1 July 2026 for privately insured services claimed as part of hospital and hospital substitute treatment will remain unchanged. 

The department will continue to work with stakeholders regarding the changes outlined above. Once these regulatory changes are finalised, the compliance approach will be consistent with the department health provider compliance strategy. The department will prioritise prevention and education as practitioners work towards adopting new assignment of benefit requirements within a risk-based approach to its’ ongoing compliance efforts.  The department appreciates practitioners’ ongoing dedication to compliance and welcomes your suggestions and questions regarding these changes. 

If you would like to provide feedback or ask further questions, please contact the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing on [email protected].

Healthcare identifiers underpin many national digital health systems, yet information about how to access and use the Healthcare Identifiers (HI) and the HI Service has often been spread across multiple sources.

To make this easier, the Agency has released the Digital Health Foundation Series to support healthcare providers, organisations and software partners with clear, consistent and practical information.

The Digital Health Foundation Series are a set of short, practical videos that help healthcare providers understand healthcare identifiers, connect to the HI Service, and register for My Health Record and electronic prescribing. 

These audience friendly videos make it easier to understand and complete key processes by providing step-by-step guidance in a format that is quick to absorb and simple to use. They directly support providers to:

• understand what healthcare identifiers are and why they matter
• connect to the HI Service
• complete registration for My Health Record and electronic prescribing

By delivering clear, accessible education, the Digital Health Foundation Series reduces complexity, builds confidence and helps providers see how the HI Service fits within the broader national digital health ecosystem.

The videos can be found on the Digital Health Healthcare Identifiers webpage, which also provides a single point of reference for healthcare identifiers and the HI Service. It brings together trusted guidance in one central location. Explore the resources and share them with your networks to support confidence and consistency across the digital health system.

The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Guidance and the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) were developed to create a nationally consistent framework for conducting initial mental health assessments. They assist general practitioners and other healthcare professionals in identifying and recommending the most appropriate level of care for individuals seeking mental health support.

Please refer to National Training Workshop Schedule for sessions in July 2026.

The GoShare Bowel Screening and Cervical Self-Collection Program is now open to practices wishing to support and promote the importance of screening for their patients. Videos featuring lived-experience community members and health professionals, along with information bundles, are distributed to patients via SMS. Comprehensive training is also provided to practice staff to help identify and send information to the following patient cohorts:

• Bowel Screening 50+
• Bowel Screening 45-49 incorporating the 45-49 Health Assessment
• Bowel Screening 715
• Cervical Screening

Additional resources include staff explainers and waiting room posters, which are attached. A video is also available for display on waiting room televisions. This activity is fully funded by Country SA PHN, including the SMS messages.

Please see the expression of interest form

On the 17 May 2026, the Director-General of the World Health Organization determined that the ongoing outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus (BVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005).

Although this outbreak currently presents a low risk to Australia, healthcare workers should remain vigilant for the signs and symptoms of Ebola and request travel history from anyone presenting with symptoms.

Symptoms usually start suddenly and can get worse over time. Early symptoms include:

• fever
• severe headache
• muscle pains
• weakness
• sore throat.

This is followed by:

• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain rash.

Later stages can involve bleeding, including:

• blood in vomit and stools
• bleeding from the nose, gums, eyes or vagina.

 If you suspect your patient has Ebola disease:

• Isolate the patient and restrict entry to the isolation room.
• Obtain a full travel and exposure history, including symptoms, illness onset, travel dates and travel activities/locations.
• Urgently notify your local public health unit by phone, wherever possible, before collecting any pathology specimens or undertaking any invasive procedures. They can provide further advice on risk assessment and public health management.
• If you are in a hospital, immediately notify the infection control service and the hospital executive for your hospital and follow their directions.

The Australian Centre for Disease Control has published guidance for frontline health professionals on Ebola disease:

• Ebola information for frontline health professionals - Factsheet with information for health professionals about the possibility of Ebola.
• Infection prevention and control principles and recommendations for Ebola virus disease - Describes actions and measures recommended to protect healthcare workers and others who may come in contact with the Ebola virus.
• CDNA National Guidelines for Public Health Units - Nationally consistent guidance for Public Health Units on how to respond to the Ebola virus disease.

For more information contact the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Border Health Section at [email protected].

Country SA PHN is still offering free CDM Plus corporate membership for our general practices. If you’re interested in accessing downloadable resources like billing sheets, templates, quality improvement planner, scan the QR code in the CDM plus flyer.

Practice Stream (WIP-PS) provides financial incentives directly to general practices to support multidisciplinary team-based care involving a variety of health professionals, including nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People health practitioners and workers.

To explore the program further or to start the application process, view these resources:

• Department of Health and Aged Care – WIP Practice Stream
• Services Australia – WIP for Practices