The launch of the 24/7 Remote Health Monitoring Service by the South Australian Health Minister Chris Picton was the culmination of a sustained period of work by a determined and skilled group of collaborators – including Country SA PHN, the Rural Support Service, and Integrated Cardiovascular Clinical Network (iCCNet).
The 24/7 service is a brilliant example of an innovative idea being bought to life to support country South Australians to access care when they need it from their place of residence – homes or residential aged care facilities. 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.
Palliative Care Resource Page for Health
Professionals Webpage
The Palliative Care Resource Page for Health Professionals is a Country SA PHN initiative, as a part of the Commonwealth’s Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care Program (2022-2025). It directs you to up to date information on various aspects of Advanced Care Planning, Palliative Care and End of Life Care and provides a list of relevant Hotlines.
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New Delirium Pathway
Delirium is an acute or subacute deterioration in mental functioning. It occurs commonly in the older population, particularly those in hospitals and aged-care facilities. The cause is usually multifactorial and reversible. Delirium presents as fluctuating alertness (hyper and hypo-arousal), with cognitive impairment that has developed or worsened over hours to days, and is worse at night. Read more...
Breast Cancer Healthy Habits Group
Country SA PHN funds the extremely successful Healthy Habits program delivered by Sonder (in Gawler, Barossa, Yorke and Northern, Eyre and Far North, Flinders and Upper North) and FocusOne Health throughout the Riverland Mallee Coorong, Limestone Coast. Identified need for a Breast Cancer Healthy Habits Group in Clare led to Sonder creating the program in consultation with the McGrath Foundation Breast Cancer Nurse Lindi Brokenshire and coordinated by Optimum Exercise Physiology Senior Exercise Physiologist Lisa Parkinson. Read more...
Better for life in Country SA - There’s no stopping Sven
Sven Thorvaldson is proof that regional South Australians have the power to live a healthy lifestyle in retirement, thanks to hard work and the power of technology. The Fairways Retirement Living resident is participating in Southern Cross Care and Country SA PHN’s 12-week Better for life in Country SA program, and said it’s changed his life for the better.
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Oceanic Palliative Care Conference 2023
The conference theme; ‘With the end in mind – shaping stronger health systems, delivering quality palliative care’ seeks to elevate these issues and seek collaborative solutions. Early Registration for the 2023 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference being held on Wednesday 13 September to Friday 15 September ends on Friday 14 April 2023.
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Be Open Be Ready Be Heard
Advance Care Planning (ACP) gives people a voice in their future health care while they can still convey their own treatment decisions. One in three Australians will be unable to make their own medical decisions at the end of life, but only 15% of Australians have an advance care directive. Read more...
Avant Foundation Grants Program 2023 First Year Indigenous Medical Student Bursary
The bursary is valued at up to $15,000 and is intended to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical student with living or study expenses in 2023, related to relocation or other activities to support study. Applications close 11:59pm AEDT Friday 3 March 2023 Read more...
SHINE SA Scholarships
Shine SA is offering scholarships for participation in courses and professional development to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focused workers. Priority for these scholarships will be given to professionals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people or work in an Aboriginal organisation and who have a strong interest in sexual and reproductive health. Read more...
Practice Network Meetings
The Primary Care Support Team hold monthly network meeting providing general practice staff the opportunity to network and discuss matters such as workforce issues. GP shortage, workforce turnover and staff burn-out are issues the Primary Care Team often hear and this information is provided to the Board who are eager to be aware of the current situation in country South Australia. The team are always available to support regarding workforce issues or imminent practice closures and can be contacted at support@countrysaphn.com.au.
General Practitioners’ experience on Bacterial Skin Infections – Voice your opinion
Brisbane North PHN have designed a survey to explore GPs' consultations, treatment choices and management of bacterial skin infections with a primary focus on impetigo. Read more...
Supporting asthma and hay fever management
Around one in nine Australians has asthma. As hay fever can worsen asthma symptoms for many people, it is important to support effective hay fever treatment to ensure overall good asthma control. Read more...
The Initial Assessment and Referral
Initial Assessment and Referral 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...
Digital Health – Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility
Digital transformation continues to improve many aspects of our daily lives, including healthcare outcomes. However, as digital transformation and reliance continues for both organisations and individuals globally, opportunities for cybercriminals increase. Read more...
Transition of the Australian General Practice Training Program
Services Australia - Registration for support payments. As part of the transition to a Service Australia payment system for AGPT training supports, the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care has provided information for all eligible supervisors, practices, and Registrars. Read more...
COVID-19 Pfizer Bivalent BA.4-5 vaccine
The Pfizer bivalent BA.4-5 vaccine can be used as an alternative vaccine for booster doses in people aged 12 years or older, according to the current ATAGI 2023 Booster Advice. Read more...
Timely assessments for Specialist Dementia Care across Australia
Specialist Dementia Care Programs (SDCPs) are eight-bed specialist care units tailored to the needs of individuals experiencing severe behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia. SDCPs have a focus on reducing or stabilising behaviours over time with the aim to ultimately transition the person with dementia back to mainstream residential care.
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1300 MEDICINE
NPS MedicineWise ceased to operate in December 2022. The new 1300 MEDICINE service commenced on Monday 30 January 2023. Phone: 1300 633 424 or for more information about the 1300 MEDICINE go to www.1300medicine.com.au.
Updated recommendations on the use of Evusheld® (tixagevimab plus cilgavimab)
SA Health no longer recommends the routine use of Evusheld® for pre-exposure prophylaxis for any patient group. Read more...
Healthy in the heat
Everyone is at risk of heat-related illness during hot weather, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Speak with your patients about the signs of heat-related illness and ensure they know what to do if they are experiencing symptoms. Read more...
New requirements for CPD
From 1 January 2023 every doctor must choose a CPD home. Here's what you need to know regarding your CPD requirements. Visit RACGP and ACRRM websites.
COVID-19 vaccine comparison poster, including ATAGI 2023 booster advice
A useful tool to display as a quick reference for staff, the COVID-19 vaccine comparison poster has been updated to include ATAGI recommendations for 2023 booster vaccines. Read more...
Palliative Care Resources for Health Professionals working in Primary Care
CareSearch has now released printable versions of the reference guides to help GPs navigate CareSearch resources. Read more...
GP recruitment for the Pathways to Safety program
Are you a GP or primary care nurse interested in improving the capacity of primary care to respond to domestic and family violence (DFV)? The Safer Families Centre (The University of Melbourne) is offering casual employment for GPs and primary care nurses to become GP Facilitators to deliver (virtually) DFV education to primary care staff across Australia. Read more...
National Cancer Screening Register
A single electronic record to support Australia’s bowel and cervical screening programs. The National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR) has launched their new website. Read more...
Open Door Health - GP and Allied Health Positions
Open Door Health (ODH) is seeking General Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals (Physiotherapist, Dietician, Podiatrist, Psychologist, Speech Therapist) to support strong patient demand at our medical centre, Open Door Health, Mount Gambier Read more...
Doctors on Norrie - GP Position
Doctors on Norrie is looking for a Full time VR or non-VR General Practitioner to join their team. Based in Whyalla, they pride themselves in being a family orientated, bulk billing practice with accreditation through AGPAL. Standard work hours include 10 sessions per week. Monday – Friday 9am til 5pm. Read more...
For more professional development opportunities go to www.countrysaphn.com.au
Mental Health Education for Allied Health Professionals, Nurses and Midwives - Wallaroo
Thursday 2 March 2023, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
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EMET Major Trauma - Whyalla
Tuesday 21 March 2023, 9.00am - 4.15pm
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Cervical Screening Provider Course - Woodville
Tuesday 21 March 2023, 9.15am - 5.00pm
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EMET Major Trauma - Kimba
Wednesday 22 March 2023, 8.00am - 11.00am
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EMET Major Trauma - Cowell
Wednesday 22 March 2023, 12.00pm - 3.00pm
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EMET Obstetric Emergencies - Victor Harbor
Wednesday 22 March 2023, 5.30pm - 10.00pm
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Mental Health Education for Allied Health Professionals, Nurses and Midwives - Berri
Thursday 13 April 2023, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
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Mental Health Education for Allied Health Professionals, Nurses and Midwives - Port Augusta
Thursday 18 May 2023, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
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Mental Health Education for Allied Health Professionals, Nurses and Midwives - Port Lincoln
Thursday 1 June 2023, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
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Mental health and wellbeing in autistic youth and young adults during transitions
Monday 27 February 2023, 6.45pm - 8.00pm
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Detection and management of early melanoma
Tuesday 14 March 2023, 6.30pm - 8.00pm AEDT
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National ACP Week Health Professional Training: panel discussion
Monday 20 March 2023, 1.00pm - 2.30pm AEDT
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Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
Wednesday 22 March 2023, 6.00pm - 9.00pm AEDT
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Digital Health Security Awareness eLearning course
This module is for prescribers who are familiar with electronic prescription tokens and would like to know more about the Active Script List (ASL).
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Headache Masterclass for Primary Care
Saturday 25 March 2023, 9.00am - 4.30pm AEDT
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Feeding and Sleeping Problems in Children
Thursday 30 March 2023, 7.00pm - 8.30pm
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Supporting Telehealth Services in Residential Aged Care Facilities: The case for My Health Record
Monday 24 April 2023, 2.00pm - 2.30pm
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Talking About Suicide in General Practice
Friday 5 May 2023, 9.00am - 12.00pm AEST
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Motivational Interviewing training for primary health care professionals
Wellbeing SA would like to invite GPs, Registrars and nurses, based in both metropolitan and regional areas to participate in the free RACGP accredited Motivational Interviewing training.
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Health professionals for NDSS focus groups
Diabetes Australia would like your assistance in evaluating how well you think the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) supports people living with diabetes by sharing your feedback in a one-off focus group.The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are conducting a study evaluating. If you are interested in being involved in this focus group, please see the invitation from UTS and consent form for further information.
Have your say on a new training program for primary healthcare professionals
Karitane in partnership with the Healthy Beginnings team at Sydney Local Health District are developing a professional development program for primary healthcare professionals working with children under 5 years. They are seeking input from primary healthcare professionals around Australia working with young children. Complete the survey here.
