Proposals sought for new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives
Healthy North Coast is requesting proposals for the following Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives. Jarjum Mental Health Service – Richmond Valley area  We are seeking Aboriginal organisations to provide: an Aboriginal child mental health service that has a multifaceted approach to the provision of a community-based, therapeutic support service for Aboriginal
Closing the Gap PBS registration period extended
The Australian Department of Health has extended the registration grace period for the Closing the Gap Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Co-Payment Program. When enhancements to the program were introduced in July 2021, it became evident that some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients had been incorrectly registered. Due to the error, they were receiving reduced co-payments
Seeking Aboriginal organisations and community groups to undertake drug and alcohol programs
Healthy North Coast is seeking proposals from Aboriginal organisations and community groups to undertake Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drug and alcohol programs across Birpai, Dunghutti, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Bundjalung, Arakwal and Githabul communities. The objective is to commission place-based strategies with Aboriginal community controlled or Aboriginal organisations, specific to the North Coast region, that aim to reduce the use
Updated COVID-19 response framework for Aboriginal communities
Healthy North Coast is proud to be the first Primary Health Network in Australia to develop a COVID-19 response framework especially for their Aboriginal communities. First developed in close consultation with local health districts and Aboriginal medical services in 2020, the framework has recently been updated and now includes a range of supporting resources. The
Free Employee Assistance Program offered to the region’s primary health workforce
Primary health care workers on the NSW North Coast are being offered free access to Healthy North Coast’s Employee Assistance Program. Healthy North Coast acknowledges the significant workload and emotional toll for our local health workforce who have been supporting our communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognise that you are making an invaluable contribution
Expressions of interest for Aboriginal healthy living and ageing reference group
Are you Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? Do you want to be part of future planning for our older people and Elders? We are looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners (GP, health worker/practitioner, nurses, allied health), representatives from residential aged care facilities and academics. We welcome dynamic, future-thinking people who want to
Rekindling the Spirit Health Service now providers of Integrated Team Care Program on Bundjalung Country
The Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program has long been providing care coordination and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic health conditions. Recent changes to the provision of ITC services on Bundjalung Country in northern NSW will affect many people receiving services through the program. Clients who previously received care coordination through
New free online Foundations of Chronic Disease program
The Benchmarque Group has recently launched their new free online-only Foundations of Chronic Disease program. A perfect introduction or refresher to the foundations of chronic disease, the program is also the gateway for The Benchmarque Group’s new Chronic Disease Learning pathway. Delivered 100% online, the program is aimed at a range of health professionals working
Learn about Indigenous connection to spirituality and ancestors
The Centre for Healthcare Knowledge and Innovation is running a 5-part webinar series on the cultural determinants of health. So far, it’s explored a framework for the cultural determinants of health and social and emotional wellbeing, as well as connection to land and Country. If you missed the live webinars you can catch up on
NAIDOC Week 2021
Each year, Australians come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week and honour the history, culture, contribution and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC celebrations are centred on a theme chosen by the national organising committee. This year’s theme — ‘Heal Country’ — calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for
NAIDOC Week starts on Sunday
This Sunday marks the start of NAIDOC Week 2021. Every year from 4–11 July, NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, it welcomes everyone to participate in a range of activities and to
Changes to Closing the Gap PBS co-payments
From 1 July, any PBS prescriber can register eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the Closing the Gap Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Co-payment Program. PBS prescribers will no longer be required to write or electronically print ‘CTG’ on eligible PBS prescriptions for registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. However, annotating a PBS script will
