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 primary care and digital support staff visits to practices in the Eyre Peninsula, recent bowel and cervical screening country SA roadshows, give feedback on recent webinars, and more. Read more
Aged Care, Older People and Palliative Care
Register for a course on palliative care and opioid prescribing, and read about feedback from the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing on a housing and homelessness education module. Read more
Strategic Engagement
Find out who received a grant in Round 3 of the Rural Health Innovation Fund, get an update on the activity of our Community Advisory Committees, and more. Read more
Country SA PHN Funded Educational Events
Face to Face
Understanding and Responding to Substance Use – Port Lincoln Hybrid Event Wednesday 1 October 2025, 6.00pm – 9.00pm More information
Webinars / e-Learning
PalliLEARN short course – Palliative Caring Friday 12 September 2025, 10.00am – 11.00am More information
Weight Management ECHO: Behaviour Change Tuesday 16 September 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 – 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
PalliLEARN short course – How to have conversations about dying and grief Friday 12 September 2025, 11.30am – 12.30pm More information
Weight Management ECHO: Nutrition Strategies Tuesday 14 October 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm More information
PalliLEARN short course – Talking to children about dying Wednesday 15 October 2025, 11.30am – 12.30pm 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
Regional Primary Health Activity
SA Health Clinical Prioritisation Criteria Consultation is now open for the newly developed Cardiology (Paediatric) Clinical Prioritisation Criteria (CPC). Read more
From ocean to outback: BreastScreen SA visits remote communities in the state’s far north In August, BreastScreen SA’s mobile screening unit travelled deep into the South Australian outback, visiting Marla, Marree and Coober Pedy to provide breast screening services for women in these remote communities. Read more
Free Telehealth Self-Collect Cervical Screening SHINE SA’s free telehealth cervical screening is designed to support those who face barriers to accessing cervical screening. Telehealth cervical screening involves self-collection – doing the test yourself! Learn more
Educational resources available: Centrelink for Health Professionals Visit the Services Australia website to access these resources, and provide feedback at [email protected].
Royal Australasian College of Physicians: New Curricula Support Hub Are you interested in learning more about the new curricula? Visit the Support Hub or find out about upcoming training sessions.
Stakeholder Communication Toolkit - Aged Care Act Are you interested in a resource to help you in your communications with older people about the new Aged Care Act? Check out the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Stakeholder Toolkit.
End-of-life Essentials: education modules available online Are you interested in education modules about coordinating care at end-of-life? Learn more
ATAGI resource: ‘Childhood and adolescence pneumococcal vaccine − Program advice for health professionals’ As described in a program advice fact sheet, “The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has reviewed pneumococcal vaccines on the current childhood and adolescence immunisation schedules. Based on ATAGI’s advice, the government has made changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP).” Learn more
Are you experiencing the impacts of drought? The South Australian Government’s Drought Response package covers a range of supports for individuals, business and communities impacted by drought. Read more
Toolkit for health professionals on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program Are you a health professional keen to learn more on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program? Check out a toolkit, described by Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing as containing “resources and information to help healthcare providers and the health support workforce to prepare for this program and encourage participation in lung screening”. Learn more
Survey: ‘The role of health professionals in the early detection of Otitis Media in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’ Are you a health professional? Check if you’re eligible to participate in a study on this important topic. Learn more
Department of Veterans’ Affairs: updates to resources about provider compliance The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has updated resources which are aimed at helping improve compliance from providers. Learn more
New teen health resources from The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Teen Health Info fact sheets are your guide to health from ages 12 to 25 – minus the medical lingo. Learn more
Guide for Residential Aged Care Teams Supporting DVA Clients The new ‘Guide for Residential Aged Care Teams Supporting DVA Clients’ and DVA webpages provide a comprehensive overview of the range of support services available to DVA clients to assist with their care. Learn more
RSV Immunisation Update from TGA The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been receiving reports of RSV immunisation products being delivered incorrectly in Australia this year – ranging from Arexvy being given to pregnant women to Abrysvo being given to infants. In response, the regulatory authority in June published a dedicated webpage “reminding prescribers and vaccination providers that each product is specifically indicated for different patient groups” and giving advice on how to prevent errors. Read now
Job Opportunities
Contract & Performance Manager Country SA PHN Apply now
Pathways to Recovery Clinician – Murray Bridge FocusOne Health Apply now
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 Wednesday 10 September 2025 Learn more
R U OK? Day Thursday 11 September 2025 Learn more about how to check in with people
Face to Face
Pelvic Pain & Performance: Athletes, Workplace & Neurodiversity Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 September 2025 More information
SA Rural Roadshow: Bowel Cancer Screening & Cervical Self Collection – Jamestown Hybrid CPD Event Friday 19 September 2025, 6.30pm – 9.00pm More information
Parkinson’s & Arthritis in Primary Care: Hybrid Event Thursday 25 September 2025, 7.00pm – 9.00pm 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
2025 Helen Mayo House Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Conference Thursday 13 November – Friday 14 November 2025 More information
National Aboriginal Wellbeing Conference: Yarning 'Round the Campfire Monday 15 – Tuesday 16 September 2025 More information
Advance Care Planning International Conference Wednesday 24 – Friday 26 September 2025 More information
Remote Research Impact Workshop Tuesday 7 October 2025, 1.00pm – 5.00pm 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
Understanding Anxiety – The Riverland Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 September 2025, 9.00am – 5.00pm More information
Ageing with Agency: Multidisciplinary Support for Older People Living in Community Wednesday 24 September 2025, 6.30pm – 7.45pm More information
Mental Health Crisis in General Practice Monday 27 October 2025, 7.00pm – 8.15pm More information
National Training – Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) for Mental Healthcare August and September 2025 More information
Collaboration and Coordination of Care Education modules for end-of-life care. More information
Being the Chair: Leading Effective and Inclusive Meetings Friday 19 September 2025, 11.30am – 1.00pm More information
Diagnosing and Managing Youth Mental Health in Primary Care Monday 6 October – Friday 14 November 2025 More information
GPEx webinars on National Bowel Cancer Screening Program August – December 2025 More information
National Training – Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) for Mental Healthcare October and November 2025 More information
