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.
Bridging the Gap in Chronic Disease Management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities – Barossa Valley Saturday 9 May 2026, 8.30am – 4.30pm More information
TLC Connector. Talk. Listen. Connect – Nuriootpa Tuesday 12 May 2026, 10.30am – 12.00pm More information
COPD Management and Spirometry – Whyalla Monday 25 May 2026, 6.30pm – 9.30pm More information
Hands-On Skin Cancer Workshop for GPs and Nurses – Victor Harbor Wednesday 3 June 2026, 6.00pm – 10.00pm More information
Healthy Doctors Dinner – Kangaroo Island Saturday 6 June 2026, 5.30pm – 9.30pm More information
Last Aid– Stirling Wednesday 17 June 2026, 10.00am – 2.00pm More information
Bowel & Cervical Cancer Screening – Renmark Hybrid Thursday 25 June 2026, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Understanding and Responding to Substance Use – Berri Hybrid Monday 11 May 2026, 6.00pm – 9.00pm More information
High Risk Medicines and Deprescribing in Dementia – Whyalla Wednesday 13 May 2026, 7.00pm – 9.00pm More information
Bowel Cancer Screening and Cervical Self Collection – Mt Gambier Hybrid Wednesday 27 May 2026, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Outreach GP Visit for Remote and Rural Doctors– Kangaroo Island Saturday 6 June & Sunday 7 June 2026 More information
Wound Management: Diabetic Foot Care & Lower Limb Ulcers – Mount Gambier Saturday 13 June 2026, 9.00am – 4.30pm More information
High Risk Medicines and Deprescribing in Dementia – Wallaroo Wednesday 17 June 2026, 7.00pm – 9.00pm More information
Webinars / e-Learning
PalliLEARN – What is palliative care? Wednesday 13 May 2026, 10.00am – 11.00am More information
Palliative Care ECHO: Pain Management Tuesday 2 June 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
PalliLEARN – How to nurture compassion Wednesday 10 June 2026, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
Palliative Care ECHO: Dementia Approach Tuesday 4 August 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Housing and Homelessness Education Module Self-registration free online course of approximately 60 minute duration More information
PalliLEARN – What matters most to me? Wednesday 13 May 2026, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
PalliLEARN – How to have conversations about dying and grief Wednesday 10 June 2026, 10.00am – 11.00am More information
Palliative Care ECHO: Breathlessness Management Tuesday 30 June 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Palliative Care ECHO: Framing Hard Conversations Tuesday 8 September 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Regional Primary Health Activity
Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers This National Palliative Care Week, Palliative Care Australia invites Australians to start conversation, raise awareness, and advocate for better access to and acceptance of palliative and end-of-life care. The 2026 campaign Getting to the heart of it. Big Questions. Real Answers, empowers earlier conversations and connecting people to trusted information, tools and support. Starting a conversation about palliative care early gives you time to ask questions, understand your options and plan for what matters most. Help spread the word and share resources from the Palliative Care Australia website.
EOI Paid Feedback: MH GP Shared Care Model of Care – limited places Please send your expression of interest to [email protected] and [email protected] by Friday 8 May. Copies of the documents and the link to the feedback survey will be forwarded to you. Feedback needs to be received by Wednesday 20 May. Renumeration of $200 will be paid once feedback has been received. More information
Family Foundations Trial at Deakin University Take Part in the Family Foundations Trial at Deakin University aiming to improve mental health and wellbeing support for parents in regional and rural areas. More information
My Health and Development Record (Blue Book) An updated version of the My Health and Development Record (also known as the Blue Book) has been introduced in April. The Blue Book is a parent‑held record that support their child’s health and development from birth to five years. More information
Tele-Derm Tele-Derm is a free online dermatology service for ACRRM members and doctors across rural and remote Australia. More information
Has it been two years since your last breast screen? A free breast screen every two years is the best way to find breast cancer early. By comparing X‑rays over time, radiologists can spot small changes, often before you can feel a lump or notice any symptoms. BreastScreen SA will send you a reminder by email, SMS or letter when you’re due for your next screen. Life can get busy, and a breast screen is just one of many things on the calendar — it’s okay if it’s been a while. BreastScreen SA will simply be glad to see you back and prioritising your health. Booking is easy. Visit the BreastScreen SA websiteor call 13 20 50to make an appointment. BreastScreen SA has clinics across metropolitan Adelaide, and our three mobile units will be visiting Murray Bridge, Berri and Mount Gambier during May.
Mental Health Treatment Plan Referral Requirements As part of Mental Health Treatment Plan Referral Requirements, it is a requirement for GPs to include the number of sessions in any psychologist referral. You can find more information about MHTP referrals on the GPMHSC website or contact [email protected] or 03 8699 0978.
Are you a health professional in South Australia with current or previous experience in child development? You’re invited to take part in a short survey exploring the role of nurse practitioners in health and developmental assessment. More information
Ageing Australia invites you to lend your voice to the “Quality Use of Community Palliative Care Medicines Project – Micro‑Credential Development” survey Registered nurses are invited to complete a short five-minute survey to help guide future education and resources in aged care. Complete the survey
End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC) Workshop – webinar replay The webinar recording is now available on the Country SA PHN website until the end of June 2026 for anyone who missed it or would like to revisit the session. Watch the webinar replay
Job Opportunities
CPSP Support Coordinator Country and Outback Health are seeking a CPSP Support Coordinator, choice of full time or part-time and at either Port Augusta or Whyalla. More information
Clinician – Port Augusta Country and Outback Health Apply today!
Medical Director EOI The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT are seeking expressions of interest for a Medical Director RFDS General Practice (IPHEC) to be based in Port Augusta. More information
Reshaping Asthma Management – Webinar Thursday 7 May 2026, 7.00pm – 8.30pm More information
Preterm and Early Term Birth Prevention Symposium – Hybrid Event Monday 1 June 2026, 6.00pm – 8.15pm More information
Eating Disorder Care in Everyday General Practice– Webinar Thursday 11 June 2026, 7.00pm – 8.30pm More information
Return to Work ECHO: RTW Scheme(Session 4 in a 4-part program) Tuesday 23 June 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Aged Care Transition to Practice Program: Provider Registration May and September 2026 intakes More information
Return to Work ECHO: Injury to Capacity(Session 3 in a 4-part program) Tuesday 26 May 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing – Session 1 Thursday 11 June 2026, 6.00pm – 7.00pm More information
National Hepatitis B Advanced Management and Prescribing – Session 2 Thursday 18 June 2026, 6.00pm – 8.00pm More information
Clinical Care Planning Principles and Defensible Documentation for RNs and ENs in Aged Care Wednesday 24 June 2026, 1.00pm – 3.00pm More information
Gerontological Nursing Competencies Eligible Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners can access this course for FREE (valued at $2,500) More information
