New CPD features on HealthPathways: Register now for full access
Pictured: Bellingen, NSW. HealthPathways now offers built in tools that allow clinicians to easily record learning, save reflections, and generate RACGP or ACRRM ready CPD reports. To access the CPD tools, register for an individual HealthPathways account. Register to unlock: CPD report creation and export Automatic reflection capture Personalised learning notes A complete record
Palliative Care NSW Professional Education comes to Kyogle & Grafton
Each year Palliative Care NSW (PCNSW) holds their Professional Education Day on the Friday of National Palliative Care Week. This is a great opportunity to hear about advances in palliative care, to learn from case studies, to reconnect with peers, make new connections, and to expand your clinical knowledge to support you to do the work you do. This year, the Sydney event will be live streamed to 9
Have your say: GPs needed for ADHD prescribing research
General practitioners across the Healthy North Coast region are invited to participate in a qualitative research study about GP psychostimulant prescribing for ADHD. With recent NSW reforms to pathways for GP prescribing of psychostimulant medications, GPs are becoming increasingly involved in the diagnosis, and management of ADHD. While these changes aim to improve access and
Protecting our community this winter starts in primary care
As we head into winter, primary health providers across the North Coast play a critical role in protecting our community from seasonal respiratory illness and managing increased demand. Now is the time to ensure your practice is prepared. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations remain the most effective way to reduce severe illness, particularly for older adults,
Ministerial visit highlights youth mental health services in Coffs Harbour
On Wednesday 18 March 2026, headspace Coffs Harbour welcomed a visit from Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Hon Emma McBride MP,  Monika Wheeler, CEO and Aimee McNeill, Director of Integrated Community Wellbeing at Healthy North Coast to see firsthand how recent funding is improving access to youth mental health services and enhancing
Prevocational doctor placements in general practice
General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) are undertaking a short survey among general practice owners and managers to understand potential barriers and supports required by practices to potentially administer future semester placements for prevocational doctors. This information will help GPRA work with Healthy North Coast and other primary health planners to support the future local health
Help us understand and improve nurse and midwife mental health in NSW
Mental health and wellbeing among nurses and midwives is a major public health issue, which has been exacerbated by the impacts of COVID-19. Having a healthy, highly functioning workforce is the key determinant of a good healthcare service (and therefore benefits the health of everyone in NSW). However, there is a critical lack of services
Improving endometriosis care: Updated guidance for GP management
The endometriosis HealthPathway has recently been updated to provide GPs with a comprehensive framework for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. Key takeaways of the updated pathway include: ultrasound is now recommended as the first-line investigation to support diagnosis. Surgery is no longer required as an initial diagnostic step first-line hormonal therapy should be offered to
Nurse Re-entry Program: Host a nurse in your practice
The Nurse Re-entry Program is an Australian Government initiative supporting general practices to build their capability by hosting nurses in supervised placements. The program helps nurses who haven’t practised in the last 5-10 years to return to the workforce through paid, supervised placements in general practice. It also supports nurse practitioners transitioning into general practice.
HealthPathways update – March 2026
Pictured: Sawtell, NSW HealthPathways offers clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions together with patients, at the point of care. The pathways are designed primarily for general practice teams, but are also available to specialists, allied health professionals, and other health professionals in your region. Check out the new, recently reviewed and updated
Identifying and supporting carers
Healthy North Coast has launched a new dedicated webpage designed to support clinicians and general practices in recognising and engaging carers across our region. Explore the new resources here: hnc.org.au/recognising-carers This toolkit was developed in response to feedback from our local workforce and aims to provide practical, easy to use tools, including: guidance on
Essential HealthPathways for residential aged care
Used across the health system, HealthPathways is a free, evidence based online resource developed by local clinicians for local clinicians, including RACH teams. It provides practical, localised guidance to support decision making and care for common resident needs including: Managing deterioration Cognitive decline End of life dupport Wound care Advance care planning  and much more…
