COVID-19

Find out the most up to date info on coronavirus

Country SA PHN will continue to work with the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and SA Health to relay relevant information to primary health care providers and provide support as required.

Health Professional Updates

Delivering high quality care and safety to patients

Country SA PHN will continue to work with the Commonwealth Department of Health and SA Health to relay relevant information to primary health care providers and provide support as required.

Australian Department of Health and Aged Care

SA Health COVID Updates

COVID-19 Update

Government of South Australia

Latest News

COVID-19 Vaccine

For the most up-to-date information relating to COVID-19 Vaccines and the Vaccine Rollout across Australia, check out the Department of Health Vaccine website.
Are you interested in becoming a Covid-19 Vaccine Provider? Find out who can administer Covid-19 Vaccines and where to access training for vaccine providers here.

Managing a COVID-19 Patient

· HealthPathways SA offers clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions, together with patients, at the point of care. HealthPathways has a dedicated team of Health professionals monitoring and updating information on an ongoing basis. For up-to-date local Covid pathways, check out the HealthPathways SA website here

Managing your COVID-19 Symptoms at home

Most people with COVID-19 will have mild to moderate symptoms (and some may not have any symptoms), which means they can safely isolate in their own home.
It is important to monitor your symptoms while isolating at home. Use the healthdirect COVID-19 Symptom Check to find out if you need to seek medical help.

Resources & Useful Links

General

SA Health COVID-19 page
SA Health webpage about COVID-19 vaccinations
SA Health: COVID-19 testing
HealthPathways SA: HealthPathways offers clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions, together with patients, at the point of care. HealthPathways is designed and written for use during a consultation. Each pathway provides clear and concise guidance for assessing and managing a patient with a particular symptom or condition. Pathways also include information about making requests to services in the local health system. Visit HealthPathways SA today
COVID-19 Advice for the health and disability sector Information relating to Attending the workplace, Protection in the workplace, providing health care and supporting patients, and Managing Covid-19 in disability care.

Nurses

Support for Nurses

NM Australia's Nurse and Midwife National Support Line - phone 1800 667 877 (24/7)
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - COVID-19 Updates
Department of Health: Covid-19 Vaccination training program