Podcasts for General Practitioners and Practice Managers

RACGP NSW/ACT is developing podcasts for general practitioners (“Just a GP”) and practice managers (“Practice THAT”). These are short, sharp messages that can be listened to easily. Some recent highlights include: MBS with Brett McPherson – Recorded 30 March 2020 How we do it? with Dr Wally Jamal – Recorded 17 March 2020 (this talk is still

New North Coast Telehealth and MBS Resources

With the Australian Government announcement of a universal telehealth model, North Coast primary health care providers are now able to deliver essential Medicare-funded services remotely to ensure continued access to primary care during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The telehealth model involves the adoption of video and phone consultations to create a ‘safe zone’ for delivering primary

Webinar Recording for Mental Health and Allied Health Providers

Last week, North Coast PHN held an information session for local mental health and allied health service providers. A recording of this webinar is now available. Check out the video to gain information about: The emerging COVID-19 situation within the North Coast region. Measures that providers can undertake to minimise the risk of spreading infection

Message for the Mob: COVID-19 and Chronic Disease

Our Aboriginal Health Team is working closely with the local community and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health (ACCH) sector to ensure we are providing support in a way that is driven by community need. Nicola Barker, North Coast PHN’s Aboriginal Health Coordinator, has filmed a video message for the mob. Nicola has chronic heart disease

MBS Telehealth Items Now Open to All Australians​

After the initial COVID-19 telehealth MBS items were released on 13 March, the Australian Government has now expanded telehealth MBS items to ALL Australians. The range of bulk-billed services GPs, allied health and specialists can provide over video or phone from 8am Monday 30 March include mental health treatment, chronic disease management and Aboriginal and Torres

Influenza Immunisation During COVID-19

Influenza immunisation has never been more important than in 2020. This year’s flu vaccinations will take more planning to work around the limitations imposed by COVID-19. To help, Carolyn Lloyd, Immunisation Coordinator at NNSWLHD, has recorded a 15-minute webinar on vaccinating during COVID-19. Her presentation is packed with useful tips and information to help you.

Rapid Onboarding of General Practice Medical Officers at NNSWLHD

The NNSWLHD is preparing for surges in demand for acute hospital and related services in the coming weeks. Dr Tim Williams is NNSWLHD’s Executive Director of Medical Services and is inviting GPs to submit expressions of interest to support hospital-related work over the coming weeks and months. If you have relevant skills and availability, please

A Message from NSW Ambulance

Please note that NSW Ambulance services do not transport patients to NSW Health COVID-19 clinics. Patients triaged by paramedics as requiring transport to hospital are to be transported to an ED. Referral pathways for appropriate patients will be applied by paramedics and not transported. GP’s to triage and refer appropriate patients to self-isolate or self-present

Online Infection Control Training

Online infection control training is now available. It is suitable for care workers across the primary care sector, including general practice, pharmacy, allied health, Aboriginal Health Workers and other primary care workers. This training module covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19 including: COVID-19 – what is it? Signs and symptoms Keeping safe

Australian Government GP Updates

COVID-19 Newsletter The Department of Health releases a regular newsletter update for frontline workers that provides information on COVID-19. Subscribe to hear the latest updates from Professor Brendan Murphy, Chief Medical Officer. Subscribe to the Department of Health Update on (COVID-19) COVID-19 Webinars The Department of Health also produces regular webinars covering COVID-19. You can view

Changes to COVID-19 Case Definitions

COVID-19 case definitions have changed to now include probable cases and expanded definitions for a suspect case.  Visit our COVID-19 page for the latest information.

COVID-19 HealthPathways

Watch this two-minute video to learn how the HealthPathways COVID-19 response package helps general practice teams manage patients, prepare the practice, and keep up-to-date with rapid change in the health system. See how to send feedback on the content. http://vimeo.com/399023505/05236d91b7 COVID-19 Practice Preparation COVID-19 Assessment and Management COVID-19 Referrals COVID-19 Information COVID-19 Recent Changes Coming