Dr Simon Lockwood
In 2020 Country SA PHN Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kim Hosking, notified the Board that he would be retiring toward the end of his current term of office. Since that time, the Board has worked with Kim toward identifying: the requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experience for a new CEO; the individual to best lead our team into the future; and the ideal succession process.
I am very pleased to announce that Mark Hartigan has been offered and accepted the role of Country SA PHN’s CEO, effective 1 July 2022. Read more...
Country SA PHN commissions a variety of Alcohol and Other Drug Programs across country SA. Do you know what Alcohol and Other Drug programs are in your region. To find out more click here.
Supporting patients with Post COVID-19 Syndrome (Long COVID)
To support General Practitioners and other Health Professionals caring for patients experiencing post COVID-19 symptoms, HealthPathways SA (HPSA) recently launched the Post COVID-19 Syndrome (Long COVID) Pathway. Read more...
We are expanding our role in ageing well in place for Senior Country South Australians
As part of the Government’s commitment to Aged Care Reform, Country SA PHN are working with the health sectors and practitioners to improved access to primary care and other health services.
To do this we have established a dedicated Integrated Aged Care Team. Read more...
Initial Assessment and Referral
In the 2021-2022 Budget, the Australian Government, through the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan (the Plan) is expanding and implementing the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) tool in primary care. The IAR Guidance and Decision Support Tool (IAR DST) assists general practitioners and clinicians to recommend the most appropriate level of care for a person seeking mental health support. Read more...
Head to Health Intake and Assessment phone service
The establishment of Head to Health (H2H) networks which aim to improve access to mental health services for adults. There will be two H2H centres in country South Australia, in Mount Gambier and Mount Barker. The network will also include a national Head to Health intake and assessment phone service (H2H phone service) to promote consistent triage and enable transfer and referral to the most appropriate services. Read more...
Med CPD
My name is Dr Lars Paschburg and I am a SA trained GP with a passion for improving processes and finding new ways to support and improve the lives of those around me. Med CPD is a platform designed to make it easier for the medical community to access professional development. Med CPD exists to alleviate the frustration and struggles of finding high quality and relevant professional development content. Read more...
COVID vaccination recall program with video messages from First Nations community leaders
Provide your patients with culturally appropriate information about COVID vaccination from trusted community leaders within your region.
Country SA PHN and Healthily with the use of GoShare Plus will use CAT4 to identify eligible patients to provide General Practices and Aboriginal Medical Services the opportunity to convey culturally appropriate video messages on the importance of being vaccinated against COVID-19. Read more...
Recently opened General Practice in Bordertown - Doctors at the Medical Hub
Dr Remona Pungutan has been working in Bordertown for 6 years and has recently opened her own medical practice. Current location is 21 Woolshed Street Bordertown. This is an interim location until the Doctors at the Medical Hub building is complete, this building will be alongside the Bordertown Memorial Hospital. Remona is currently a solo general practitioner who will be supporting junior doctors to work at the Medical Hub whilst providing quality healthcare.
APNA currently has opportunities available to support nurses working in the primary health care sector
National Eating Disorder Collaboration
NEDC are excited to launch their newest online training Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Mental Health Professionals. The evidence-based, nationally recognised, and freely accessible training will equip mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify when a person is experiencing an eating disorder, complete a comprehensive eating disorder assessment, refer to appropriate services in the stepped system of care, and understand the components of eating disorder treatment and recovery. Read more...
Australian Immunisation Handbook
New features are now available in the Australian Immunisation Handbook website and mobile app and the National Immunisation Catch-up calculator which will assist immunisation providers. Read more...
Primary Health Care section of the CareSearch Information Portal
The health professionals centre is a place for the workforce providing palliative care. Providing trustworthy and practical resources that are relevant to your practice. Read more..
CTG PBS Co-payment Program update
The Department of Health has issued a reminder about the registration grace period that allows First Nations people who are not correctly registered for the Closing the Gap (CTG) PBS Co-payment Program continued access to a reduced co-payment for PBS medicines covered under the program. Read more.
Continuation of SMS reimbursement for electronic prescriptions
The Department of Health, through the Australian Digital Health Agency, will continue to reimburse the cost of electronic prescribing SMS notifications to at least 30 September 2022. This includes reimbursement for both the original electronic prescription tokens through prescribing systems, and the cost of repeat tokens, generated through dispensing systems. Read more...
t:slim X2 Insulin Pump - Product Defect Correction - Software errors affecting battery life and insulin delivery
Consumers and health professionals are advised that Australasian Medical & Scientific Pty Ltd (AMSL) has initiated a Product Defect Correction for its t:slim X2 Insulin Pumps. Read more...
Winter Planning Toolkit
Helping you and your practice team prepare for winter. As we enter the cooler months, it is important for your practice to consider and implement winter preparedness activities to ensure the health and safety of your patients and practice team. Read more...
New Trace Element EDTA Tubes
From late June, SA Pathology will stock BD Trace Element EDTA tubes (navy top) for Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Cobalt and Chromium analyses. Read more...
Short Term Restorative Care
The Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) program is a short-term, community-based program for older people who need support with returning to baseline function to complete everyday tasks, improve wellbeing and independence. Typically, these people have had a fall at home and injured themselves or have noticed their physical function has declined. Read more...
My Aged Care services now available face-to-face
Older Australians now have more ways to find out about My Aged Care services. They can access general information about government-funded aged care services in person in all Services Australia service centres. Read more..
Asthma & COPD Medications Chart by the National Asthma Council
The Asthma & COPD Medications chart is a useful education resource for health professionals to help with identification and explanation of different treatments. Read more...
RACGP White Book
GPs have an ongoing and important role in identifying and providing support for patients experiencing abuse and violence. Read more...
McRitchie Surgery – Whyalla GP Position
We are a solo GP Practice seeking a General Practitioner to join our friendly team here at McRitchie Crescent Surgery in Whyalla, South Australia. Read more...
Littlehampton Medical Centre - GP Position
A rewarding opportunity exists for a General Practitioner FT/PT at Littlehampton Medical Centre, a well established, spacious, purpose built medical practice. Read more...
ABC Surgery - Register Nurse Position
ABC Surgery looking for a Registered Nurse to join their practice. Read more...
Medical HQ Group - GP Position
An exciting opportunity exists for a GP (VR) to join the team and provide exceptional health care to patients across rural and high-need locations across SA. Read more...
For more professional development opportunities go to www.countrysaphn.com.au
Alcohol and Other Drugs for Rural GPs - Whyalla
Tuesday 5 July 2022, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
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EMET Respiratory - Mount Barker
Tuesday 5 July 2022, 6.00pm - 10.00pm
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HPV Self Collection in General Practice - Port Augusta
Tuesday 12 July 2022, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
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HPV Self Collection in General Practice - Mount Gambier
Tuesday 19 July 2022, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
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HPV Self Collection in General Practice - Port Lincoln
Tuesday 19 July 2022, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
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EMET Respiratory - Barossa
Monday 25 July 2022, 6.00pm - 10.00pm
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EMET Respiratory - Murray Bridge
Tuesday 26 July 2022, 6.00pm - 10.00pm
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Getting to Grips with Polypharmacy and Frailty
Tuesday 26 July, 6.00pm - 9.00pm
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HPV Self Collection in General Practice - Berri
Wednesday 27 July 2022, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
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A weekend getaway with a difference: Prehospital trauma care for rural clinicians
Friday 16 September 2022 - Sunday 18 September 2022
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APNA Conference Roadshow
Wednesday 28 September to Thursday 29 September 2022
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Statewide Symposium on Supportive Care Planning in Chronic Non-Malignant Disease
Friday 4 November 2022 - SAVE the DATE
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Australia's first national credentialing system for eating disorders Launch
Tuesday 28 June 2022, 10.00am - 11.00am
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Responsible Reporting of Suicide
Tuesday 28 June 2022, 9.30am - 12.00pm
Wednesday 29 June 2022, 9.30am - 12.00pm
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HPV Self Collection in General Practice
|Thursday 30 June 2022, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
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National Asthma Council Education and training
Free education workshops for GPs and allied health professionals funded by the Australian government through the Asthma & Respiratory Education Program.
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COPD ECHO Network: Case finding and making a diagnosis
Thursday 7 July 2022, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
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Chronic Pain ECHO Network: Chronic pain management fundamentals
Monday 18 July 2022, 6.30pm - 7.45pm
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Multimorbidity Webinar Series - Multimorbidity and frailty
Wednesday 20 July 2022, 7.30pm - 8.30pm (AEST)
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HPV Self Collection in General Practice
Thursday 28 July 2022, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
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We want to talk to you! How can we update and improve our support programs?
The Heart Foundation and the University of Technology Sydney are running a patient care research project and are looking for People who have been affected by heart disease and health professionals. Read more...
Heart Foundation Mind CVD project health professional survey
Mind CVD is a joint project between Heart Foundation, Stroke Foundation and Australian Centre for Heart Health which aims to ensure Australians have improved access to information and support for their psychological wellbeing during their recovery from a heart event or stroke.
As a part of our community consultation, we are seeking Health Professional feedback to identify needs, test assumptions and prioritise activities of the Mind CVD project. Complete the survey, closes on Friday 8 July 2022.
