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 grant activity, practice visits, MyMedicare updates, and cancer screening education happening across the region. Read more
Aged Care, Older People and Palliative Care
Discover how care finders are supporting remote communities like Andamooka to understand and access My Aged Care. Read more
Mental Health and AOD
Find out more about how Mental Health Month is promoting meaningful connection and mental health literacy in rural and remote communities. Read more
Health System Integration and Innovation
New updates from HealthPathways SA to support general practitioners with varicose vein management and sexual health contact tracing. Read more
Strategic Engagement
Catch up on the Rural Health Innovation Fund’s growing impact and find out how Community Advisory Committees are supporting regional engagement through discussions and workshops. Read more
Country SA PHN Funded Educational Events
Face to Face
Mastering Skin Cancer Diagnosis & Excision Techniques - Ceduna Wednesday 22 October 2025, 6.00pm – 10.00pm More information
Burns management in rural regions - Naracoorte Tuesday 18 November 2025, 6.30pm – 8.30pm More information
Bowel & Cervical Screening – Barossa Hybrid CPD Event Thursday 23 October 2025, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Bowel & Cervical Screening – Murray Bridge Hybrid CPD Event Tuesday 2 December 2025, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Webinars / e-Learning
Collaborating for Better Pain Management Monday 13 October 2025, 7.00pm – 9.00pm More information
PalliLEARN short course – Talking to children about dying Wednesday 15 October 2025, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
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
Housing and Homelessness Education Module Free online course of approximately 60 minute duration More information
Weight Management ECHO: Nutrition Strategies Tuesday 14 October 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
PalliLEARN short course – Your role in a Compassionate Community Wednesday 15 October 2025, 10.00am – 11.00am More information
PalliLEARN short course – Self Care Wednesday 19 November 2025, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
PalliLEARN short course – What matters most to me? Tuesday 9 December 2025, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
Weight Management ECHO: Surgical management Tuesday 9 December 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
Regional Primary Health Activity
You’ve booked everything else – now book your breast screen This October, BreastScreen SA is reminding women across South Australia to make time for their own health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read more
Aged Care Reform – New Statement of Rights resources New printable resources and videos are available to help explain what rights older people have when accessing aged care services. More information
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance releases new measles resources NCIRS pneumococcal vaccines FAQs resource and the Australian Immunisation Handbook pneumococcal disease chapter have been updated following changes to the National Immunisation Program pneumococcal vaccine schedule for infants, children and adolescents. More information
New guidelines bridge paediatric palliative care knowledge gaps Australia’s first Paediatric Palliative Care Clinical Guidelines have been released, providing practical, evidence-based strategies to support healthcare professionals in managing agitation, breathlessness, and sensitive communication with children and families living with life-limiting conditions. More information
BreastScreen mobile unit locations Visit the BreastScreen SA website to see upcoming dates for mobile locations in Port Pirie and Wallaroo.
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
Let’s talk about aged care: Naracoorte Thursday 16 October 2025, 10.00am – 11.30am and repeated at 6.00pm – 7.30pm No registrations required
EMET Respiratory Emergencies Karoonda Monday 27 October 2025, 9.30am – 5.00pm More information
2025 Helen Mayo House Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Conference Thursday 13 November – Friday 14 November 2025 More information
Shoulder and Back Injuries workshop Saturday 29 November 2025, 9.00am – 2.00pm More information
SA Rural Roadshow: Bowel Cancer Screening & Cervical Self Collection – Barossa Hybrid CPD Event Thursday 23 October 2025, 5.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA) Live 2025 Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 October 2025 More information
2025 Equally Well Conference Thursday 20 November – Friday 21 November 2025 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
Optimising Use of the National Cancer Screening Register: Access, Integration, and the Role of General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners Wednesday 15 October 2025, 5.30pm – 6.30pm More information
Emergency Medicine ECHO: Dental Emergencies Thursday 30 October 2025, 7.00pm – 8.00pm 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
Mental Health Crisis in General Practice Monday 27 October 2025, 7.00pm – 8.15pm 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
