New free online training for primary care on managing common legal issues in aged care at end of life
End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC) has launched new training resources for health professionals. These resources focus on end of life law in aged care. Read more
National Advance Care Planning week: Make your choices matter
National Advance Care Planning Week runs from 17-23 March 2025. ‘Make your choices matter’ is the focus of this awareness week, which emphasises the importance of speaking with your loved ones and health providers. More information
Aboriginal Palliative Care Navigation Service
Palliative Care Connect offers a dedicated Aboriginal-specific navigation service providing culturally safe guidance for Aboriginal people and their families living with serious illness or nearing the end of their days. Read more
Chronic Conditions Management – Change activities for your general practice
It’s time to prepare your general practice for changes to Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS items, scheduled to come into effect 1 July 2025. Read more
Dementia Australia Community Education Toolkit
Are you a community-based organisation or group passionate about building your knowledge around dementia? Learn more by viewing Dementia Australia’s video toolkit. This toolkit is a free and interactive resource designed with you in mind.
National Cancer Screening Register
Do you work in the health sector? Are you interested in how to strengthen the support you provide to patients in relation to bowel and cervical screening? Read more
Find out if you’re eligible for SHINE SA’s free telehealth cervical screening
Do you find it difficult to access cervical screening? Find out if you’re eligible for SHINE SA’s free telehealth self-collect cervical screening, which is a service provided free-of-charge, and funded by Preventive Health SA. More information
Clinical Prioritisation Criteria
Standardised statewide referral criteria designed to provide referring clinicians with a concise referral guideline for common conditions seen in specialist outpatient clinics within SA Health. Read more
Share feedback about possible changes to general practice accreditation cycle and assessment
Do you work in the general practice sector? Learn more about how to provide feedback to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care on possible changes relevant to your practice. More information
Have you heard of the Full Palliative Living program? Read more in a new blog
In a blog published on Care Search, Emeritus Professor Kenneth Pakenham and Dr Christopher Lloyd Martin discuss palliative patient distress, and research into the efficacy of the ‘Full Palliative Living’ program. More information
Scholarships for the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference in Brisbane
Palliative Care Australia, together with the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, are offering scholarships to assist people in attending the upcoming Oceanic Palliative Care Conference 2025. More information
Information for Advance Care Planning in South Australia
Contact the National Advance Care Planning Support Service on 1300 208 582 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST/AEDT) for free-of-charge advice or a starter pack. More information
Looking for culturally safe resources to use in your work with First Nations people?
WellMob is a digital library of over 500 mental health and wellbeing resources developed by and for First Nations Australians including websites, apps, videos, fact sheets, podcasts, pdfs, and social media. Read more
Understanding Medicare booklet
The Understanding Medicare: Provider Handbook, published November 2024, supplies information for healthcare providers regarding the key principles of Medicare.
DREAM Project: A new era in dementia respite care
Are you an aged care worker or organisation? Sign up to the Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring (DREAM) education program. More information
Common breast cancer screening questions
BreastScreen SA are sharing the answers to some common questions from clients about breast cancer screening. Read more
Do you live in Kimba? BreastScreen SA is visiting Kimba from late March to early April 2025
Women aged over 40, especially 50 to 74, are invited to book a free appointment while the mobile screening unit is in Kimba. A breast screen takes just 15 minutes and can detect breast cancer at an early stage, before it can be felt. Book online now or call 13 20 50.
The Better Health Coaching Service
A free, evidence-based, telephone-based service designed to support eligible South Australians to be active, eat well and to reduce the risk of chronic disease. Read more
What mental health supports are available for Department of Veterans’ Affairs clients? New quick guide available
Find out more about mental health services available to Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) clients by viewing this new quick guide resource developed by DVA.
2026 GP training applications are now open
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a challenging, diverse and highly rewarding medical career? Now is the time to start your GP or Rural Generalist journey. Read more
