Cultural Safety Training in Strong Demand
Image above: Delta Kay, from Explore Byron Bay, Arakwal Bundjalung country, leading a cultural training session – www.explorebyronbay.com Be quick to register for upcoming Cultural Safety Training Commencing in June this year, Healthy North Coast has held Cultural Safety Training on Yaegl, Bundjalung and Birpai countries. The comprehensive series is designed to increase local cultural
Direct access to colonoscopies now available for Hastings-Macleay residents
Timely detection of bowel cancer, which one in 13 people in NSW develops by age 85, is crucial for successful treatment and reducing mortality rates. Healthy North Coast and the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) recently held a webinar focusing on the new Direct Access Colonoscopy (DAC) model of care within the Wauchope,
Cultural Safety Training attracting strong interest from health care providers
Participants in Healthy North Coast’s Cultural Safety Training sessions have been gaining a rich understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. In the lead-up to NAIDOC Week, the first of a series of face-to-face half-day interactive workshops and immersive on-Country Cultural Safety Training sessions were held on Yaegl and Birpai countries. The
Early bird registration to WONCA conference closing soon
Early bird registrations to this year’s RACGP WONCA World Conference close on 13 July. The RACGP is hosting the 2023 conference, to be held from 26-29 October at Sydney’s International Convention Centre. WONCA 2023 includes a dynamic program of accredited activities including pre-conference workshops, clinical skills updates, CPR workshops and sessions for practice owners. Check
Domestic and family violence training available
Domestic and family violence training is now available for primary care providers in the Healthy North Coast footprint. The training is delivered through the University of Melbourne’s Safer Families Centre. The centre is leading ‘The Readiness Program’ – Primary care’s readiness to address domestic and family violence, a national domestic and family violence (DFV) training program for
Innovation and excellence recognised at Mid North Coast LHD’s annual health awards
Innovation and initiatives designed to improve health outcomes for local patients were celebrated at the recent Mid North Coast Local Health District’s (MNCLHD) annual Quality and Innovation Awards held in Coffs Harbour. The event showcased the Mid North Coast’s dedicated healthcare staff, innovative projects and devoted volunteers and demonstrated how excellence can be achieved despite
Nominate now for 2023 Pen CS Awards
The annual Pen CS Awards are returning in 2023 and it’s time to consider nominating. The awards, which are in their 30th year, recognise excellence in data-driven quality improvement in general practice and Aboriginal medical services across Australia. They provide an opportunity to acknowledge the continuous hard work and achievements of primary healthcare. There are
2023 Budget highlights: Webinar to discuss implications for primary health
Click here to register to attend the 24 May GP webinar 2023-24 Federal Budget: Health at a glance $5.7 billion over five years to strengthen Medicare 15 per cent pay rise on award wages for aged care workers More bulk billing urgent care clinics New Centre for Disease Control $732.9 million to improve systems and
Upcoming clinical society events cover social media, vaping and more
Every 3 months, the 8 clinical societies that span the Healthy North Coast footprint come together to make friends, network, learn new and localised information and have fun in a collaborative, knowledge-sharing space. May and June’s events include a look at social media, screen addiction and gaming disorder, as well as e-cigarettes, vaping, and alcohol
Interested in becoming an AGPAL Surveyor on the North Coast?
As part of a current NSW and ACT recruitment drive for GPs interested in becoming AGPAL Surveryors, comprehensive face-to-face training for successful GP applicants is being held Sydney on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 May. This face-to-face training supports GPs to gain in-depth knowledge of the surveyor assessment process and the RACGP Standards for general
New ‘quit smoking’ resources for primary health care nurses
Quit Centre, a federally funded, national online resource for stopping smoking and vaping, has recently released new online training and resources specifically for primary health care nurses. Quit Centre’s ‘Smoking Cessation Brief Advice Training for Primary Health Care Nurses’, developed in consultation with primary health care nurses, supports the development of knowledge and skills to confidently provide
First 2000 Days webinar series ‘a valuable resource’ for health professionals
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) partnered with Bluesky Community Services to deliver the First 2000 Days Webinar Series throughout 2022. MNCLHD Health Promotion Coordinator Teisha Schirmer said the webinar sessions provided a valuable resource, and evaluation results from the webinars were very positive. Recordings, resources and findings from the webinar series are
