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
A warm welcome to the Country SA PHN newsletter’s July edition. As the year races on and with winter solstice now behind us it is hard for many of us to believe that the year is closer to the end than the beginning. Read more
Country SA PHN Activity
Primary Care and Digital Health Support
Register for a webinar or read a factsheet on upcoming Chronic Disease Management changes, learn about the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Practice Stream, and more. Read more
Aged Care and Palliative Care
Register for the next Residential Aged Care Network meeting, have your say in a new survey about general practice in aged care, and read about care finders visiting the Mid Murray region. Read more
Mental Health and AOD
This month, read news from the 2025 headspace forum, updates on the Mental Health Shared Care program, and details of the Medicare Mental Health phone service. Read more
Strategic Engagement
Read about former Country SA PHN board member honoured on King’s Birthday, the activities of our Community Advisory Committees, Rural Health Innovation Fund news, and more. Read more
Health System Integration and Innovation
HealthPathways SA has recently rebranded, and resources on a range of conditions continue to be available to clinicians. Read more
Share your input to help shape Country SA PHN’s newsletter
Country SA PHN is keen to continue strengthening our newsletter, and we’re seeking your input to help shape future editions. Have your say in our new survey.
Country SA PHN Funded Educational Events
Face to Face
Oral Health in Cancer and Beyond - Renmark Monday 28 July 2025, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Burns management in rural regions - Port Pirie Tuesday 12 August 2025, 6.30pm – 8.30pm More information
Webinars / e-Learning
Housing and Homelessness Education Module Free online course of approximately 60 minute duration. More information
Regional Primary Health Activity
Reporting requirements for notifiable conditions have changed New South Australian Public Health (Notifiable and Controlled Notifiable Conditions) Regulations 2025 (the new Regulations) came into effect on 26 June 2025, and contain important information. Read more
New National Immunisation Strategy published The Australian Government has released its new National Immunisation Strategy to guide Australia’s fight against vaccine-preventable diseases over the next 5 years. More information
Screen to win this winter! We know it's not always easy to prioritise self-care over the winter months so to give women a little extra encouragement to book in their breast screen, we're offering a chance to win 1 of 10 $500 pre-paid Visa cards simply by attending a free breast screen in June, July, or August. Read more
WellMob: Resources for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Are you seeking practical resources to strengthen your work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples? Check out the new Best Practice webpage
Attention GP nurses: Get involved in primary care research by testing a new data collection method Researchers are seeking help from approximately 30 general practice nurses. More information
Education videos for aged care workers Are you an aged care nurse? View ‘Education on the Run’, a set of 10 short, practical training videos on end-of-life care and palliative care. More information
Follow up individuals due for an influenza vaccination Did you know you can follow up individuals who have not received or are due for an Influenza vaccination by using the AIR042A COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Report? Read more
RSV vaccinations during pregnancy Learn more about the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) maternal vaccine. More information
Free Telehealth Self-Collect Cervical Screening SHINE SA’s free telehealth cervical screening is designed for people who find it difficult to access cervical screening. Telehealth cervical screening involves self-collection in the privacy of your own home – doing the test yourself! Self-collection is just as accurate as a clinician collected swab. This service is free, funded by Preventive Health SA. More information
New opportunity from Cancer Australia: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander National Technical Service (2025-2027) Approach to Market request for tender closes 9 July 2025. More information
Complete a survey to help shape palliative care services Help shape services by sharing insights from your own, or a loved one’s, experience of life limiting illness. More information
Express your interest to become an accredited training site through RACGP Submit an expression of interest today. More information
Nominate today for the 2025 National Rural & Remote Health Awards Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to remote and rural health? Consider nominating them for a 2025 National Rural & Remote Health Award. More information
Job Opportunities
Project Manager - SRH Capability and Training SHINE SA Applications close 8.00am Monday 7 July 2025 More information
Industry Education and Events
Health Awareness Dates
Dry July Raise funds for people affected by cancer More information
