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Message from the CEO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mark Hartigan<\/strong>
Head to Health Tender Now Open<\/strong>
As part of the 2019-2020 Budget, the Australian Government announced it would invest $114.5 million over five years to undertake a trial of eight Adult Mental Health Centres, with one to be established in each state and territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sites planning and development have been further informed by the Inquiry into Mental Health and all governments response to COVID-19. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Country SA PHN commissioned service providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Country SA PHN commissions a variety of Aged Care programs across country SA. Do you know what Aged Care programs are in your region. To find out more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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PenCS Awards<\/strong>
The Pen CS Awards recognise excellence in data-driven quality improvement in general practice and Aboriginal Medical Services across Australia. Two general practices in country South Australia have been nominated, both Broughton Clinic and Goolwa Medical Centre have been nominated for the Patient Centred Care award. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Country SA PHN GoShare Practice Registration<\/strong>
Country SA PHN is funding GoShare for 12 months for general practices to support quality improvement and preventive health activities within our region. GoShare allows a practice staff member to send information embedded as a link in an SMS to patients. It can increase patient understanding and motivation to participate in preventative health campaigns and quality improvement activities. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Palliative Care Pathways<\/strong>
South Australia\u2019s Palliative Care Strategic Framework<\/a> (2022-2027) recognises that \u2018families, and carers, deserve access to, and receive the best possible end of life and palliative care\u2019. To support this, HealthPathways has developed a suite of palliative care pathways and referral pages with input from key members of the Statewide Clinical Network<\/a> on Palliative Care, as well as experts in the field across SA including a number of GP Clinical Editors. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Residential Aged Care Telehealth Support Grants<\/strong>
Country SA PHN is pleased to announce the launch of the Residential Aged Care Telehealth Support Grants. These grants will enable aged care services providing residential care with access to technology, that is needed to be able to conduct telehealth consultations within a facility. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Breathe better on Yorkes - A new community asthma program<\/strong>
To help people \u2018breathe better \u2019in the southern Yorke Peninsula, Asthma Australia has been funded by Country SA PHN to bring a new service to help tackle the high rates of asthma in the area. Driven and led by community members, it aims to be a value-add to local health care services. \u201cWe are excited to have this new asthma project coming to us here on Yorkes. This is going to be such a beneficial service for anyone living with asthma to gain more information and awareness and can hopefully give us the tools to be better prepared in case this should ever happen again\u201d Cara said. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Caring@Home Clinical Box for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people <\/strong>
Caring@Home has released its free Palliative Care Clinic Box which includes a range of hard copy resources for families, health professionals and clinical services. These resources have been tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to support families manage a variety of symptoms, including safely giving subcutaneous medicines for a person who chooses to be cared for at home. Order Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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End of Life Discussion Starters<\/strong>
PCA Discussion Starter series and Card packs have been developed to reach into communities to normalise early conversations about the end-of-life, rather than waiting until more time-critical or medical-focused discussions need to occur. These free resources have been developed to help Australians work out what\u2019s right for them if they were to become very sick or at the end of their lives. Order Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Country SA PHN is pleased to announce that the Care Finders Request for Tender is now open<\/strong>
Organisations who wish to apply for Country SA PHN tenders, and receive tender notifications must register on the e-Procurement system. Organisations already registered via TenderLink are reminded to regularly check and update their contact details with TenderLink, to ensure timely receipt of notifications. Read more...<\/a> More information on the Care Finder program can be found here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SA Virtual care service for aged care providers<\/strong>
The South Australian Virtual Care Service (SAVCS) has been established aiming to provide timely access to high quality specialist care with rapid emergency assessment and pathway navigation enabling 70% of patients to avoid transport and ED presentation and\/or admission where appropriate. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Community Vaccinations<\/strong>
Country SA PHN will be funding a pop-up COVID Vaccination clinic at the South Australian Aboriginal Football and Netball Sport Carnival at Kilburn oval in Adelaide on Saturday 1 October and Sunday 2 October 2022. Vaccinations will be offered during the two-day carnival with free goodie bags to be provided for anyone who gets vaccinated. Free packets of antibacterial wipes are also being funded and provided to each sporting team to support safe practice. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Management of patients with insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea<\/strong>
Insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea are the two most common sleep disorders managed in general practice. However, GPs report limited access to tools, knowledge, treatment and referral options to effectively manage these sleep disorders. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Palliative Care ECHO Program 2023 (SAPMEA) \u2013 Exploring areas of interest: GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals<\/strong>
SAPMEA in partnership with Country SA PHN, Adelaide PHN and the Rural Support Service will deliver a six session ECHO program run fortnightly across February 2023 - May 2023. The program will be open for GPs, nurses and allied health professionals. Details and registration for the program will occur later this year. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Doctor, Do you have a GP?<\/strong>
During busy and challenging times, it is the last thing doctors are thinking about\u2026.\u2018your own health\u2019. The Doctors\u2019 Health SA model is about your whole health and supporting you throughout your medical career \u2013 personally and professionally.  The many transitions across your career pose different challenges along the way and it is important to have a good team around you, and that includes having your own GP. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cancer Screening Grants<\/strong>
Wellbeing SA is pleased to announce that the Cancer Screening Grants are now open, which includes Grants of up to $5,500 to support innovative projects aimed at increasing participation in cancer screening. For application forms and details of each grant category, visit Cancer screening grants<\/a>. Applications close 5pm, Friday 25 November 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool<\/strong>
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool eight initial assessment domains provide assistance when determining mental health referral and treatment. The Initial Assessment and Referral guidance identifies eight domains that should be considered when determining the next steps in the referral and treatment process for a person seeking mental health support. There are four primary assessment domains and four contextual domains. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Practice Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Getting help for Long COVID<\/strong>
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a factsheet on long COVID aimed at consumers. https:\/\/health.gov.au\/resources\/publications\/getting-help-for-long-covid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RACGP  A safe place \u2013 tips and tools<\/strong>
RACGP has developed a resource to ensure people in general practice remain safe and secure, focusing on the prevention and management of patient initiated threats to the personal safety of general practice staff. To download a copy of the resource click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program Manual<\/strong>
This manual for government-subsidised residential aged care providers covers: the aged care quality indicators, how to collect and submit your data; a range of tools and resources to support continuous improvement; information on how to access and use the QI Program tools in the My Aged Care portal. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Cervical Screening Program \u2013 Cervical screening explained (other languages)<\/strong>
This language set contains translations of the National Cervical Screening Program. It outlines what a Cervical Screening Test is and the test options available to participants. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard<\/strong>
The Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard aims to improve the early assessment, management, review and appropriate referral of patients with this common health condition. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated resource: First Aid for Asthma (FAFA) charts<\/strong>
National Asthma Council Australia first aid for asthma charts are designed to be used by people with training in first aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n