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
Primary Care and Digital Health Support
This month, learn about bulk billing incentive changes, My Health Record improvements, and events happening across the region. Read more
Aged Care, Older People and Palliative Care
Learn about the latest care finder program updates, including national evaluation findings, state-wide collaboration, and community engagement activities. Read more
Health System Integration and Innovation
Discover how Country SA PHN is strengthening preventive health through new grants, clinical pathways, and workforce training. Read more
Mental Health and AOD
Find out how Medicare Mental Health and Mental Health Month initiatives are improving access to support and encouraging meaningful connection. Read more
Country SA PHN Funded Educational Events
Face to Face
Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care - Gawler Wednesday 5 November 2025, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Burns management in rural regions - Naracoorte Tuesday 18 November 2025, 6.30pm – 8.30pm More information
Bowel & Cervical Screening – Murray Bridge Hybrid CPD Event Tuesday 2 December 2025, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Bowel & Cervical Screening – Adelaide Hills Hybrid Wednesday 12 November 2025, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
2025 Equally Well Conference Thursday 20 November – Friday 21 November 2025 More information
Webinars / e-Learning
Weight Management ECHO: Pharmacological management Tuesday 18 November 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
PalliLEARN short course – How to nurture compassion Wednesday 19 November 2025, 10.00am – 11.00am More information
PalliLEARN short course – What is palliative care? Tuesday 9 December 2025, 10.00am – 11.00am More information
Weight Management ECHO: Surgical management Tuesday 9 December 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
PalliLEARN short course – Self Care Wednesday 19 November 2025, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
Early Medical Abortion in Primary Care Thursday 20 November 2025, 12.00pm – 1.00pm More information
PalliLEARN short course – What matters most to me? Tuesday 9 December 2025, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
Housing and Homelessness Education Module Free online course of approximately 60 minute duration More information
Regional Primary Health Activity
Do you support people affected by drought? SA Health has launched a new mental health awareness campaign to encourage drought-affected communities to reach out for help during difficult times. You can access posters, brochures and digital resources to display in your practice and help raise awareness among patients. Read more
You can help eliminate hepatitis C Beyond the C is a national partnership program providing general practices with support to find people who may be living with hepatitis C and engage them with care. More information
Supporting Services - Palliative Care and End of Life care (Outcome 5.7) As demand for aged care grows, so too does the need for quality end-of-life support. The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the new Support at Home program recognise this through dedicated outcomes and pathways for palliative and end-of-life care. Services are encouraged to build workforce capability, strengthen care processes, and facilitate compassionate conversations. Explore the full information and helpful palliAGED Supporting Services.
Evidence-based Antimicrobial Stewardship: Sustainable Implementation in Primary Care The EASSI PC trial aims to help general practitioners in adopting straightforward, effective antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) strategies. These are designed to safeguard patients now and ensure the continued efficacy of antibiotics for the future. More information
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program The National Lung Cancer Screening Program uses low-dose computed tomography scans to look for lung cancer in high-risk people without any symptoms. It aims to find lung cancer early and save lives. Screening for eligible people is available now. Find out more information about the program or view the healthcare provider toolkit.
Industry Education and Events
Face to Face
2025 Helen Mayo House Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Conference Thursday 13 November – Friday 14 November 2025 More information
Managing Paediatric ADHD in Rural General Practice Thursday 20 November 2025 More information
Abdominal Pain in Children Wednesday 19 November 2025 More information
Shoulder and Back Injuries workshop Saturday 29 November 2025, 9.00am – 2.00pm More information
The Rural and Remote Aged Care Management Training Program A five-day face to face workshop with eight weeks post workshop 1:1 mentoring More information
Webinars / e-Learning
Safeguarding Healthcare LIVE - Safety and Quality Wednesday 5 November 2025, 5.00pm – 6.00pm More information
National Hepatitis B Prescriber Update Wednesday 12 November 2025, 6.00pm – 7.30pm More information
Difficult Conversations – Tackling the Tough Stuff Thursday 20 November 2025, 9.30am – 1.30pm More information
Safeguarding Healthcare LIVE - Being a Head of Department Wednesday 3 December 2025, 5.00pm – 6.00pm More information
National Training – Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) for Mental Healthcare October and November 2025 More information
Collaboration and Coordination of Care Education modules for end-of-life care More information
Introduction to the Studer Group Foundations and Framework Thursday 6 November 2025, 9.30am – 10.30am More information
Recognising and Managing Paediatric Emergencies Monday 17 November 2025, 7.00pm – 8.30pm More information
Emergency Medicine ECHO: ENT Emergencies Thursday 27 November 2025, 7.00pm – 8.00pm More information
GPEx webinars on National Bowel Cancer Screening Program August – December 2025 More information
STI and HIV Care in General Practice Online self-paced learning modules More information
