Help shape the future of sepsis research in Australia
Every 20 minutes, an Australian is admitted to ICU with sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that affects 55,000 Australians each year, leading to 8,700 deaths – that’s 3 times more than common cancers and 4 times more than road trauma. The National Critical Care Research (NCCR) Collaboration is undertaking a new consultation – Shaping Sepsis
Australia’s biggest celebration of primary health care nursing is coming to Brisbane this July!
Australia’s biggest celebration of primary health care nursing – APNAs Festival of Nursing – is coming to Brisbane this July! Why should you join ? 🌟 Earn up to 20 CPD hours* 🌟 Hear from inspiring speakers 🌟 Bring your team – buy 5 tickets, get the 6th free 🌟 Enjoy exclusive hotel rates +
Get Healthy Service: Supporting older adults to stay independent and well
Get Healthy Service is now better designed to support older adults. The goal is to support patients to maintain their strength, mobility and independence as well as reducing their risk of falls, managing chronic health conditions, and improving overall wellbeing. Why refer to Get Healthy Service? ✅ Safe & evidence-based: personalised advice about healthy eating
New animation supports better bereavement care
A new animated video launched by End-of-Life Essentials (EOLE) at Flinders University helps to equip health professionals with the tools to respond to grief with care and confidence. Developed in consultation with bereavement care experts and a family caregiver who generously shared his own experience, the animation supports the broader goal of the EOLE project,
Lung cancer screening program: Localised resources now live
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia and often progresses without symptoms in its early stages. Screening allows for detection before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective. The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is scheduled to launch on 1 July 2025. The NLCSP is a program developed by the
Macksville Medical Centre celebrates 50 years
Lesa Hennessey remembers being rushed to the Macksville Medical Centre, covered in blood and glass in the back of her grandma’s car, when she was five years old. She’d fallen over a milk jug at the family farm and glass was embedded in her chest. The scars that remain are a tangible reminder of this
COPD pathways updated in line with 2025 GOLD guidelines
We’re pleased to share that the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) suite on HealthPathways has been updated to align with the 2025 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines, in collaboration with local respiratory physicians. Our sincere thanks go to Dr Stephen Chung, Dr Rob Nickels and Dr Das Mutalithas for their expert
Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025: Empowering primary care for a stronger, healthier North Coast
On Saturday 31 May 2025, around 100 health professionals gathered on Gumbaynggirr Country at Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour, for the Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025 – a full-day event focused on strengthening the region’s capacity to manage chronic and complex health conditions. The event brought together general practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and
Are your patients screening for bowel cancer?
Bowel cancer is state’s second deadliest cancer yet only 2 out of every 5 people eligible for the test in NSW are currently participating. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program’s lifesaving test is quick and easy to do and can be completed at home in minutes. Those who have done it before are almost three
Have your say on palliative care on the North Coast
Healthy North Coast is currently undertaking a palliative care needs assessment to better understand the experience, knowledge, and perspectives of clinicians working in this area. As part of the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care program, we are updating our previous palliative care needs assessment (completed in 2023) to reflect current population needs and
Improving resident health through wound care education at Bundaleer Aged Care
As part of Healthy North Coast’s Wound Care Champion project, Melissa Freeman from Port Macquarie Wound Care Clinic recently spent the day at Bundaleer Residential Aged Care in Wauchope, working with 3 dedicated members of their team. The visit educated and empowered staff to become their facility’s own ‘wound care champions’, equipping them with the
Exclusive Festival of Nursing discount code for North Coast nurses
This July, Australia’s biggest celebration of primary health care nursing is coming to Brisbane. What: Festival of Nursing Annual Conference Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre When: 24-26 July 2025 For every kind of nurse – because let’s be honest, they’re all great. This isn’t just a conference. It’s an epic three-day festival of professional
