Have you completed the APNA Workforce Survey?
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association wants to hear from as many nurses as possible who work outside a hospital and in the community for their Annual Workforce Survey. It’s the best way to make sure politicians and policymakers hear about the unique challenges you face in primary health care and your aspirations for
Supporting survivors of sexual violence in CALD+ communities
Health professionals play a key role in supporting people who disclose experiences of sexual violence. For those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), refugee, asylum-seeking, or temporary visa-holding backgrounds, disclosure can be especially challenging due to factors like cultural stigma, language barriers, or fears about immigration status. To help health professionals provide sensitive and effective
Conquering Skin Cancer film set for release
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun – the good, the bad and the ugly. Conquering Skin Cancer follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-makers as they seek to conquer skin cancer – a preventable disease that impacts two in every three of us. Featuring Hugh Jackman,
Mental health support for anyone impacted by perinatal loss
There is bulk billed telehealth mental health support for anyone impacted by perinatal loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy termination and loss of a newborn baby. Rural Health Connect has a range of experienced psychologists with a special interest in perinatal loss who can offer culturally sensitive care for parents and family members, including children. Free
Free telehealth support for people with rare and complex cancers
Rare Cancers Australia’s (RCA) mission is to improve the lives and health outcomes of people affected by rare, less common, and complex cancers. Individuals are supported to tackle their individual challenges through free comprehensive patient support via telehealth. Refer a patient The Rare Cancers Australia Knowledgebase is an evidence based resource containing over 250+
Supporting those escaping family violence in Byron Bay
Last night, we presented 20 Healthy North Coast iPhones to the Rotary Club of Byron Bay for their DV Safephone program. These phones will be repurposed and distributed to people escaping family violence so that they can be free of contact from those threatening to harm them. Locally, these phones are distributed via Fletcher Street
Join a local Community Conversation led by Palliative Care NSW
Are you keen to learn more about the services and community supports available in relation to ageing, loss, dying and grief? Join us at a Community Conversation where palliative care experts will provide information and resources to help you consider what’s important to live a full and comfortable life, right to the very end. These
Board Chair update with Dr Adrian Gilliland
Primary Care Conference highlights Back in September, I attended the national Primary Care Conference (2-4 September 2024), where the key strategies of prevention and early intervention, health equity, leveraging health technology and health system integration were discussed. I’m pleased that on the North Coast, we are taking steps towards system integration and joint governance with
General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GP ACI) webinar series announced
A series of webinar dates have been announced to support various stakeholder groups with implementation of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GP ACI). These webinars will include conversations on: What this incentive means for you and the potential benefits How to utilise the incentive to support high quality, integrated, patient centred care in
Welcoming essential workers and their families to the North Coast
The Welcome Experience is a free service aimed at encouraging essential workers and their families to relocate to the North Coast. Essential workers include employees in health, aged care, education, early education, disability support, child protection & out-of-home care, corrections and justice, emergency services, NSW Police, NSW Fire & Rescue, NSW Ambulance, NSW Health, Department
New ADHD co-management model providing care closer to home for children in Northern NSWÂ
Northern NSW children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will soon be able to visit their general practitioner for ADHD medication scripts instead of visiting a specialist paediatrician. This change brings ongoing ADHD care closer to home for children and their families and increases the availability of paediatric appointments for diagnostic and assessment services. Healthy
APNA is launching a First Nations Nursing Advisory Group and they’re looking for members
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is establishing a First Nations Nursing Advisory Group, and they are looking for First Nations nurses, their employers and stakeholders to join them. They are currently seeking up to eight representatives from various First Nations nursing communities across different regions and settings. These representatives, along with key
