Hand Sanitiser Supplies

Due to high demand, a number of businesses are sourcing or producing additional supplies of hand sanitiser. NCPHN is sharing the details of these businesses but does not guarantee, and accepts no legal liability for, the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any services provided by the businesses. Hand Hygiene Australia recommends that alcohol solutions

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COVID-19 Information Session for Mental Health and Allied Health Providers

Local mental health and allied health service providers are invited to attend an information session with North Coast PHN. This is an opportunity for service providers to gain information about the COVID-19 situation and its likely impact (from a mental health perspective) on our community, primary care and hospital services. We’ll discuss steps that can be undertaken

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Telehealth Options Create Safe Zone

New temporary items have been added to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) in response to the spread of COVID-19. General practitioners, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, specialists, obstetricians and midwives can now deliver telehealth services via video and phone calls to eligible patients. With these safer options, people can access essential health services in their

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Following Up on Last Night’s Local Webinar

Thanks to all who tuned in to last night’s local webinar. The session had almost 200 participants, despite the Port Macquarie storm and resulting tech challenges. Participants got to hear updates from our local PHN and LHD CEOs. With COVID-19 being such a rapidly evolving situation, we know there are more questions and we all

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