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 a country South Australian general practitioner, I appreciate how busy many of our lives are. Chatting with my Roxby Downs community it appears many of us are finding it difficult to believe we are nearing the middle of yet another year.
In this increasingly fast paced and complex environment the Country SA PHN Board has taken a deliberate and strategic move to step outside our day-to-day activity and focus on the framework that underpins the diverse range of activities we commission, fund, support and collaborate with others to bring to fruition – our Strategic Plan. Read more
Country SA PHN Activity
Mental Health
MATES in Construction Fundraising Lunch
As a MATES in Construction major funding partner, Country SA PHN CEO Mark Hartigan and team were pleased to attend the MATES charity event at Adelaide Oval on 17 May 2024. Read more
National Suicide Prevention Conference
The National Suicide Prevention Conference 2024 bought together experts, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates to address the pressing issue of suicide prevention. Read more
Primary Care and Digital Health Support
GoShare good news stories
The GoShare Plus Pneumococcal Vaccination Recall Program for adults aged 70 years and older is being promoted to all general practices in country South Australia by the Primary Care and Digital Health Support team. Read more
May practice visits
The Primary Care and Digital Health Support team have been busy on the road travelling to different regions to provide support, connect with general practice staff, and discuss quality improvement activities. Read more
Practice network meetings
Three general practice nurses who have been attending the monthly Practice Nurse Network meetings have volunteered to be “nurse champions” to provide advice and support to attendees. Read more
Emergency Response Planning Tool
Country SA PHN is funding country South Australian general practices to develop the Emergency Response Planning Tool, supporting practices to develop a unique emergency response plan. Read more
HealthPathways SA
Aged Care
HealthPathways Conference
The HealthPathways SA team had the pleasure of joining other HealthPathways teams from across Australia recently at the HealthPathways Conference in Brisbane. Read more
National Immunisation Program
Funding is now available for pharmacists to provide free National Immunisation Program vaccines to ensure our most vulnerable have protection. Read more
Palliative Care
National Palliative Care Week
During National Palliative Care Week, the staff of Country SA PHN were privileged to be joined by Shyla Mills, CEO of Palliative Care South Australia, for a virtual morning tea celebration. Read more
Palliative Medication Proficiency
This free online program provides palliative care medication education with a specific focus on syringe driver use and opioid prescribing in palliative care. Read more
Professional Development Opportunities
Strength for Life Program Strength for Life provides older people with individually tailored and low-cost strength and fitness classes that are led by qualified instructors. Read more
Palliative Care Navigators Supporting South Australians with life-limiting illnesses and their family members, friends, and carers, as well as healthcare professionals. Call 1800 725 548 (PALLI8) Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. More information
Provider Connect Australia™ - helping healthcare providers stay connected As the end of the financial year approaches, everyone becomes busy with paperwork that starts to mount up. Keeping your business details up-to-date doesn’t have to become a paper burden anymore. Read more
Payroll tax exemption for doctors providing bulk-billing services South Australian doctors in general practices would be permanently exempted from paying payroll tax on earnings from bulk-billed services. More information
Department of Health and Aged Care launches 2024 influenza vaccination campaign A new resource collection is available for health professionals that gives clear advice on influenza vaccination and targeted strategies for the 2024 season. More information
WHO statement on the antigen composition of COVID-19 vaccines The World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) has recommended the use of a monovalent JN.1 lineage as the preferred antigen in future formulations of COVID-19 vaccines. More information
The 2024 Helen Mayo House Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Conference - Call for abstracts Submit your abstracts for either an oral presentation or a poster on this year’s theme of “Enriching Outcomes in the Early Years”. Read more
Build your palliative care skills Build your skills and confidence to care for people at the end of their life. Free palliative care education and training is available to anyone who works in aged care. Read more
Chronic Kidney Disease Quality Improvement opportunities for your practice to help primary care practitioners to detect, manage and refer patients. Read more
Let’s talk record keeping The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided a handy guide for nurses and midwives to help you understand what you can and can’t claim this tax time. Read more
General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration The GPMHSC is offering GPs a training subsidy that covers part of the cost of completing accredited Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST). Read more
Administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2024 Read the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice regarding the administration of 2024 seasonal influenza vaccines. More information
Nursing Midwifery in Digital Health Do you have a great case study or a quality improvement result to share? Now you can be part of the action at the Nursing Midwifery in Digital Health Conference. Complete a submission form by Wednesday 12 June 2024. More information
APNA’s Primary Health Care Student Nurse Placement Program APNA is looking for general practice and other primary health care workplaces to join them and make this exciting sector the first choice for nurses when leaving education. Read more
Country SA PHN Funded Educational Events
Face to Face
Last Aid Community Education Program Friday 14 June 2024, 10.00am - 2.00pm More information
Wound Care Masterclass Sunday 28 July 2024, 8.30am - 4.00pm More information
TLC Connector Training Wednesday 19 June 2024, 10.30am - 12.00pm More information
Spirometry Training - Victor Harbor Saturday 24 August 2024, 9.00am - 1.30pm More information
Webinars / e-Learning
ECG Interpretation Webinar Monday 17 June 2024, 6:30pm - 8:30pm More information
Childhood Immunisation Schedule Webinar Monday 12 August 2024, 7.00pm - 9.00pm More information
Skin Cancer Webinar Monday 8 July 2024, 7.00pm - 9.00pm More information
CVD Risks and Lipid Management Webinar Wednesday 23 October 2024, 7.00pm - 9.00pm More information
Industry Events
Face to Face
Enabled Youth Disability NetworkBarossa Cafe Connect To be announced More information
EMET Major Trauma Peterborough Friday 21 June 2024, 8.30am - 4.00pm More information
DiTP Venous Access Workshop Saturday 6 July 2024, 9.00am - 12.30pm More information
EMET Major Trauma Jamestown Thursday 20 June 2024, 10.00am - 5.30pm More information
Medico-Legal Responsibilities in Work Injuries Thursday 27 June 2024, 6.00pm - 8.30pm More information
EMET Geriatric Emergencies Victor Harbor Wednesday 30 October 2024, 6.00pm - 10.00pm More information
Webinars / e-Learning
Adult ADHD Management in General Practice Wednesday 26 June 2024, 7.00pm - 8.30pm More information
Introduction to Chronic Disease Item Numbers Practice Nurse Education and Development Program. More information
Cervical Screening Webinars and online learning modules on cervical screening. Read more
Emerge Australia GP Training for ME/CFS and Long COVID RACGP approved webinar series. More information
Health Economics Short Courses The University of Melbourne is hosting three upcoming Health Economics short courses in July and October. More information
