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
Gidget House service now available in Grafton
The early days of being a new parent can be tough. If you or someone you know is struggling, speak to your GP about a referral to access Gidget House. Gidget Foundation Australia has provided a range of free specialist treatment programs for families in Harrisdale, Perth including individual psychological counselling via telehealth and group
Community webinar with Dr Kathryn Mannix: Conversations that Matter
Join us on Tuesday October 29 at 6pm for an evening of heartfelt conversation and deep insight with Dr. Kathryn Mannix, one of the UK’s foremost experts in palliative care and end-of-life discussions. As a globally renowned physician and bestselling author, Kathryn has spent her career helping individuals and families navigate the profound yet often
You’re invited to Death Cafe in Ballina
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink coffee/tea and discuss death. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a
Minimising gambling harm
Gambling is a part of many people’s lives and can affect everyone differently. Many people gamble at one time or another. But for some, it can be a problem. Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre is running a FREE public information session on minimising gambling harm. Where: Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre, Block A, 22 Earl Street When:
Kennedy Drive Medical Centre celebrates World Mental Health Day
Today, Kennedy Drive Medical Centre in Tweed Heads celebrated World Mental Health Day (10 October). This year’s theme, set by the World Federation of Mental Health, is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities. The Centre celebrated
Registrations are open for the Palliative Care NSW State Conference in Tamworth
Palliative Care NSW is inviting anyone from any discipline who has a connection to palliative care to join your peers at their 2024 State Conference to be held in Tamworth, NSW. Every day, Palliative Care NSW hears stories from across the sector of those going above and beyond to deliver quality palliative care. These stories,
Ballina: Supporting complex dementia event
Dementia Support Australia invites you to a free local event for carers and health professionals. In this informative and empowering session, you’ll join medical specialists, consultants and specialists to gain insights into at-home dementia support, practical steps to help with behaviour change, building sustainable care teams, the importance of relationship-based care and much more. Event
