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.
Message from Chair of the Board
Dr Simon Lockwood
As another year draws to a close, it is a fitting time to pause and reflect on Country SA PHN’s achievements and the associated positive outcomes for country South Australians. Read more
Country SA PHN Activity
Primary Care and Digital Health Support
This month the Primary Care and Digital Support team continue to visit General Practices in key regional areas, we participated in the Bowel Cancer and Cervical Screening Roadshow and we cover changes and updates to key resources. Read more
Aged Care, Older People and Palliative Care
This month read about important end-of-life training initiatives, syringe drivers and opioid administration in home settings, vaccines, the new communication toolkit and more. Read more
Health System Integration and Innovation
In December 2025 Country SA PHN and HealthPathways SA are announcing the launch of the next suite of Gynaecology/Women’s Health pathways. We explore how these are designed to better support women’s health, particularly in relation to endometriosis and pelvic pain. Read more
Mental Health and AOD
This month we take a look at Medical Mental Health Check In, a new digital early intervention service for people requiring mental health support and the Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Consultation. Read more
Strategic Engagement
This month we cover the great work undertaken by our Country SA PHN Community Advisory Committees across the State. We look back over a productive year for the Rural Health Innovation Fund and have a look at our successful Round 3 RHIF Grant recipients. We also look forward to RHIF Grant Round 4 in 2026! Read more
Country SA PHN Funded Educational Events
Face to Face
Bowel & Cervical Screening – Murray Bridge Hybrid Tuesday 20 January 2026, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Hands-On Skin Cancer Workshop for GPs and Nurses – Ceduna Wednesday 11 February 2026, 6.00pm – 10.00pm More information
Webinars / e-Learning
Housing and Homelessness Education Module Self-registration free online course of approximately 60 minute duration More information
Regional Primary Health Activity
National Vaccine Storage Guidelines‘Strive for 5’ Proper storage of vaccines is vitally important in order to for them to be used by healthcare practitioners. The vaccine fridge temperature chart poster is a useful tool for ensuring you can keep track of the temperature of your Purpose-Built Vaccine Refrigerator/s (PBVR).
Managing medications for Aboriginal communities AHP/AHW are are wanting to hear from you about ways to make medication prescribing easier for your community. More information
Adolescent vaccination hits five-year low The vaccination of adolescents has reached a five-year-low according to findings from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance Australia. You can learn more about this from the Annual Immunisation Coverage Report 2024 – Summary.
Job Opportunities
Aged Care Support Officer Country SA PHN Apply today!
Program Lead Aged Care Integration Country SA PHN Apply today!
Industry Education and Events
Face to Face
The Rural and Remote Aged Care Management Training Program A five-day face to face workshop with eight weeks post workshop 1:1 mentoring More information
Webinars / e-Learning
The Gerontological Nursing Competencies (GNCs) Aged Care Transition to Practice (ACTTP) Live interactive online workshops guiding registered nurses in aged care More information
Collaboration and Coordination of Care Education modules for end-of-life care More information
A new chapter for aged care from 1 November 2025 Webinar recording for aged care providers focused on support, transition and Q&As More information
STI and HIV Care in General Practice Online self-paced learning modules More information
