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.
Country SA PHN Activity
Mental Health
Official launch of the Mount Barker Medicare Mental Health Centre
People in the Adelaide Hills region will now have access to free, walk-in mental health support and care with the recent opening of the Mount Barker Medicare Mental Health Centre. Read more
Primary Care and Digital Health Support
CDM Plus Webinars for general practice staff
It’s time to prepare your general practice for changes to Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS items. Read more
New vodcasts on benefits of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
A new four part vodcast series explores the benefits of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI). Read more
MyMedicare updates and reminders
Key updates and reminders including the accreditation exemption extension, HPOS notifications, assessment timeframes, and GPACI management tips. Read more
Updated SA Perinatal Practice Guideline: Syphilis in Pregnancy and the Neonate
Communicable Diseases Control Branch (CDCB) have worked with HealthPathways SA to update the Syphilis pathway to reflect the updates. Read more
Influenza Immunisation and Influenza pathways on HealthPathways SA
Following World Immunisation Week, HealthPathways SA is urging community to promote the life-saving power of immunisation. Read more
CPD for GPs using HealthPathways SA
Did you know using HealthPathways SA can gain you Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours? Read more
Initial Assessment Referral (IAR) training
Practising GPs and registrars are eligible to receive a $300 payment for completion of IAR-DST training if attending a session before 30 June 2025. Read more
Country SA PHN Primary Care Portal
The portal will serve as a streamlined, single point of online interaction for all things related to Country SA PHN. Read more
my health: A secure and convenient way to keep your electronic prescriptions
my health is a secure and convenient way to view key health information that you, your healthcare providers or representatives have uploaded to My Health Record. Read more
GoShare Pneumococcal Recall Program
Pfitzer have confirmed the Pneumococcal Recall campaign will continue to be sponsored in 2025 and general practices are again invited to participate regardless of previous participation. Read more
High demand for children’s immunisation colouring-in books
Strong demand continues for the ‘Lulu’ colouring in books, which encourage parents and carers to vaccinate their children in line with the immunisation schedule. Read more
Palliative Care
PalliLEARN: Public education program available on end-of-life experiences
In April, Palliative Care South Australia (PCSA) delivered two virtual PalliLEARN sessions to people living and working in Country South Australia. Read more
Support at your fingertips: Palliative Care Pathways on HealthPathways SA
As we approach National Palliative Care Week, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of accessible, coordinated care for people nearing the end of life. Read more
National Palliative Care Week: 11 – 17 May 2025
Country SA PHN, in partnership with Palliative Care SA, is proud to support National Palliative Care Week 2025 by distributing Awareness Raising Packs. Read more
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Opportunity to provide input into alcohol and other drug (AOD) needs and treatment across country South Australia
HealthQ Consulting has been engaged by Country SA PHN to undertake stakeholder and community consultations. Read more
Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services – data collection improvements
A new Minimum Data Set for services delivering Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services has been introduced. Read more
Strategic Engagement
Engaging with the community
During April, Country SA PHN’s Community Advisory Committees continued their work engaging with the local community. Read more
Overwhelming success: Grant recipient Mentally Fit EP 3C’s hosts well-attended conference
The Lower Eyre Local Health Cluster endorsed the Mentally Fit EP 3C’s Conference. Read more
Health System Integration and Innovation
Commissioning
Read a summary of our latest Needs Assessment 2025-28
View the Executive Summary and Identified Need Statements for a short summary of this Needs Assessment. Read more
Country SA PHN’s Tania Morgan is a 2025 Empowered Leaders Program graduate
We’re excited to share that our very own Country SA PHN Contract and Performance Manager, Tania Morgan, has just graduated from the 2025 Empowered Leaders Program. Read more
Regional Primary Health Activity
Allied health resources for upcoming events – National Provider Portal (NPP) If you’d like to know more about using My Health Record in allied healthcare, click here to enrol in a course hosted on the Australian Digital Health Agency website. More information
New resources alert: caring@home resources for home-based palliative care Are you seeking palliative care focused resources that are designed to help support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? New and updated resources, including factsheets and tip sheets, are available on the caring@home website.
Updates to the BreastScreen SA website The statewide service has recently updated their website, including new pages and information for South Australian women and health professionals. Read more
New resource: Perinatal mental health checklist in 40 languages PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – has released an online mental health checklist translated into 40 languages. Read more
An article on the Prompts for End-of-Life Planning (PELP) Framework Professor Liz Reymond, Director of caring@home, outlines the Prompts for End-of-Life Planning (PELP) Framework in a Palliative Perspectives blog. Read the article
Consider participating in a University of Sydney research study related to breast cancer survivors Are you interested in learning about a randomised controlled trial related to breast cancer survivors? Find out if you’re eligible to get involved in the NHMRC-funded study being run by Dr Nashid Hafiz and her team at the University of Sydney. More information
Supporting safer care: Reducing falls risk for people living with dementia Thursday 15 May 2025, 7.00pm - 9.00pm More information
Working with the Rainbow Community Workshop – Mount Gambier Monday 19 May 2025, 5.30pm - 8.30pm More information
Burns management in rural regions – Port Augusta Tuesday 20 May 2025, 6.30pm - 8.30pm More information
Working with the Rainbow Community Workshop – Victor Harbor Wednesday 21 May 2025, 9.30am – 12.30pm More information
Working with the Rainbow Community Workshop – Port Augusta (evening session) Thursday 22 May 2025, 5.30pm – 8.30pm More information
Last Aid – Port Lincoln Sunday 18 May 2025, 9.00am - 1.00pm More information
Last Aid – Whyalla Monday 19 May 2025, 9.00am - 1.00pm More information
Wound Care Workshop – Clare Wednesday 21 May 2025, 6.30pm - 9.30pm More information
Working with the Rainbow Community Workshop – Port Augusta (daytime session) Thursday 22 May 2025, 9.30am – 12.30pm More information
Responding to Comorbidity – AOD and Mental Health Free one day workshops held in Port Augusta, Mount Gambier, and Murray Bridge. More information
Webinars / e-Learning
PalliLEARN – Talking to children about dying and grief Tuesday 13 May 2025, 11.00am – 12.00pm More information
Addressing palliative needs in country communities Thursday 15 May 2025, 1.00pm – 2.00pm More information
PalliLEARN – Your role in a compassionate community Wednesday 11 June 2025, 10.00am – 11.00am More information
Clinical Audit: Smoking & Vaping Cessation A 5-stage audit activity to be completed over 5 months from February - June 2025. More information
MindFit at Work for primary health staff Free 1 hour mental health sessions designed for all staff who work in residential aged care, general practice and primary health care. More information
PalliLEARN – How to have a conversation about dying and grief Tuesday 13 May 2025, 12.30pm – 1.30pm More information
Preventing falls: enhancing medication safety in dementia Monday 26 May 2025, 7.00pm – 9.00pm More information
PalliLEARN – What matters most to me? Wednesday 11 June 2025, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
Palliative Medication Proficiency: Mastering Syringe Drivers and Opioid Administration in Home Settings Two hour online course for GPs, Nurses and Aged Care Workers. More information
Industry Education and Events
Face to Face
OECD Flying Start Reform Roadshow In-person forums across the state and online webinars during May 2025. More information
What’s up with my mob? Aboriginal Cultural Responsiveness Training Tuesday 20 May 2025, 8.30am - 2.30pm More information
Community Health Navigators Forum 2025 Tuesday 3 June 2025, 8.00am - 5.00pm More information
Occupational Therapy Australia’s 31st National Conference and Exhibition Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 June 2025 More information
National Care and Support Sector Conference 2025 Friday 25 July 2025, 7.30am - 5.00pm More information
The 2025 Helen Mayo House Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Conference: Call for abstracts now open Thursday 13 - Friday 14 November 2025 More information
Digital Transformation in Australian General Practice Online webinars during May 2025. More information
Certificate in Sexual Health for Registered Nurses and Midwives Monday 19 - Friday 23 May 2025, 9.15am - 5.00pm More information
Rural Doctors’ Retreat Program Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 June 2025 More information
Contraceptive Implant (Implanon NXT) Training for Registered Nurses and Midwives Wednesday 2 July 2025, 6.30pm - 8.30pm More information
Early bird registration open for 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference in Brisbane Wednesday 10 - Friday 12 September 2025 More information
Webinars / e-Learning
Working out the why: Addressing the unmet needs of children who are experiencing school attendance difficulties Wednesday 7 May 2025, 6.45pm – 8.00pm More information
Understanding and addressing workplace burnout: Strategies for supporting patient/client wellbeing Tuesday 13 May 2025, 6.45pm – 8.00pm More information
Dementia Diagnosis and Management in General Practice: A Comprehensive Guide for GPs Thursday 22 May 2025, 7.00pm - 8.30pm More information
Difficult conversations – tackling the tough stuff Thursday 29 May 2025, 9.30am – 1.30pm More information
Transforming Healthcare with Data Analytics and AI July 2025 More information
Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation Alongside Clinical Studies Wednesday 20 - Thursday 21 August 2025 More information
Equity in Action: LGBTIQA+ Awareness Training Self-paced training. More information
Managing menopause in general practice Self-paced online course. More information
Gambling and its links to mental health and other addictions Wednesday 7 May 2025, 6.30pm – 8.00pm More information
Palliative Care Volunteering Information Session – May 2025 Thursday 15 May 2025, 9.30am – 10.00am More information
Palliative Care Volunteering Hot Topic Webinar: Grief Thursday 27 May 2025, 11.00am – 11.30am More information
Palliative Care Volunteering Information Session – June 2025 Tuesday 17 June 2025, 12.30pm – 1.00pm More information
Digital Health: Idea to Proposal Short Course July 2025 More information
Practical Methods for Health Economic Evaluation Wednesday 29 - Friday 31 October 2025 More information
Telehealth Clinical Skills Program Self-paced module. More information
Understanding menopause – for nurses and midwives Self-paced online course. More information
