Discount available for Festival of Nursing
The 2024 Festival of Nursing (Adelaide 25-27 July) promises an enriching experience for nurses nationwide. Celebrate the profession’s achievements and innovations through engaging educational workshops, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities. Connect with peers, gain insights, and empower your nursing practice in this inspiring event dedicated to healthcare excellence. A 10% discount on all 3-day ticket
Why (not) rural practice?
Are you a GP or GP-in-training with previous, current or potential experience in rural (MMM 3, 4, 5) practice? You’re invited to contribute to a PHD study from the Australian National University that is examining the influence of job characteristics (agreements, responsibilities, and rewards) on the choice of rural practice. Interviews will run from June
In case you missed it: Breaking the Silence – Domestic and Family Violence in Primary Care
With May being Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month, Healthy North Coast delivered an empowering webinar on domestic and family violence in primary care. The webinar, held on 14 May, highlighted that regional NSW has seen a concerning 19% increase in reported domestic assaults over the past five years, with rates in regional communities
Don’t miss out on the Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference 2024
The countdown is on for the Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference being held on 22 June 2024 at Pacific Bay Resort Coffs Harbour. Don’t miss the opportunity to join Healthy North Coast as we come together to shape the future of primary healthcare with a range of industry experts speaking across four profession
Nursing on the North Coast: partnering for excellence in primary care
Last week, Healthy North Coast and the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) visited The Lismore Clinic to launch two programs aimed at building the capability of primary care nurses on the North Coast: 1. Transition to Practice Program (TPP) Following an Expression of Interest process, eight nurses across the North Coast will participate
Expression of Interest: GP services to support refugee patients in Coffs Harbour
Healthy North Coast is inviting general practices in Coffs Harbour to join the Refugee Transition to General Practice program. The program is a collaborative effort with the Mid North Coast Local Health District (Coffs Harbour Health Campus Refugee Health Clinic), aimed at assisting general practices in accepting and maintaining refugee patients. Program details The Refugee Transition
Applications open for 2024 AAPM Practice Manager of the Year Awards
This program recognises and rewards exceptional contributions to the profession of Practice Management. At each metro Educare location, the Australian Association of Practice Management will announce State Winners who become the finalists for the National 2024 Practice Manager of the Year Award. The National Winner will be awarded at the upcoming 2024 AAPM National Conference,
Expansion of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program
National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccinations can now be administered off-site in certain locations under the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program. Under the NIPVIP Program, participating pharmacies will receive a payment of $18.85 for each National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccine administered. To receive the payment, patients must be aged 5 years and above,
Join us for Crazysocks4docs Day!
This year’s Crazysocks4docs Day (Friday 7 June) is approaching fast! The aim of this day is to raise awareness about mental health problems in healthcare workers, and also remove the stigma associated with it.Earlier in May, Healthy North Coast hosted another successful RACGP networking dinner at Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs, which was attended by 34
HealthPathways update – May 2024
New HealthPathways New pathways have been added to the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website. These include: Post Natural Disaster Health Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Reviewed and updated HealthPathways Below is a list of pathways that have recently been reviewed and updated: Clinical Advance Care Planning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Children and Adolescents Bone and
Research participation: Understanding health consumers needs during climate disasters
Have you been affected by natural disasters (i.e. bushfires or floods) while managing a health condition, either as a patient or as a care provider? Macquarie University invite you to share your experience with them by attending an interview (phone or online). All participants who complete the study will receive a $100 eGift Card as
New high-tech pathology lab is ready to find the answers that matter
NSW Health Pathology staff are excited to be moving into the new high-tech pathology laboratory and collection centre at Tweed Valley Hospital. A key feature of Tweed Valley Hospital’s $723.3 million redevelopment, the lab is four times the size of the old lab and features the latest cutting-edge technology, making it future-proofed to meet the
