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…
Use My Health Record to support quality and continuity of care
My Health Record (MHR) is becoming a core digital tool in residential aged care, helping teams deliver safer clinical care, smoother transitions and stronger alignment with aged care reforms and the Quality Standards. If your home isn’t yet using MHR, speak with your head office or digital team about enabling access or integrating it into
Meet Anne Moehead: A lifetime of service to dementia care in regional NSW
Anne Moehead OAM, PSM is a highly respected nurse and dementia care leader whose work has shaped how older people with cognitive impairment are supported across our region in Northern NSW. With more than 3 decades in nursing, Anne was a trailblazer in psychogeriatric and dementia care, becoming one of the first nurse practitioners specialising
Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists: Strengthening medication safety in your home
Are you looking to improve medication safety and quality in your aged care home? Would you like to strengthen your multidisciplinary team and offer residents a more personalised service? The Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists (ACOP) Program offers a practical, hands on solution by placing a credentialed pharmacist directly in your home. Funded by the Australian
Are you a practice nurse passionate about improving allergy care in your community?
Are you a practice nurse passionate about improving allergy care in your community? The Allergy Care and Education (ACE) Nurse Pilot is a unique opportunity for regional and rural practice nurses to build their expertise in allergy management and education and help improve access to allergy care in communities across Australia. The second round intake
Healthy North Coast welcomes newest GP registrars to the region
On Thursday 5 February, at Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour, Healthy North Coast welcomed 39 RACGP general practice registrars who have started their training in the region. The event marked the beginning of their training placements across local general practices and their contribution to strengthening primary care in the region. The HealthPathways team provided
NSW expands eligibility for Japanese Encephalitis Virus vaccine
A message from NSW Health, dated 17 March 2026. Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is now endemic in areas west of the Great Dividing Range and north-east NSW. On the North Coast, we now have 6 LGAs in our footprint that are high risk for JEV – Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed.
National Advance Care Planning Week 2026: Your story, your choice
National Advance Care Planning Week | 16 to 22 March 2026 This National Advance Care Planning Week, Advance Care Planning Australia invites all Australians to pause and reflect on what matters most. The 2026 theme – Your story, your choice – celebrates the uniqueness of every individual and encourages people to share their experiences and
