Upcoming changes to National Immunisation Program
Changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will soon come into effect. From 1 July 2023, hexavalent vaccine Vaxelis® will be added to the NIP. Vaxelis® is used in primary vaccination series against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and invasive infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTPa-hepB-IPV-Hib) for children at 2, 4 and 6 months
Changes in funding to electronic prescriptions from 1 July
Is your general practice or pharmacy connected to the eRx Script Exchange? If not, or if you are unsure, make sure you read below and take action to avoid future ePrescribing issues and/or costs. Strengthening electronic prescription exchange In the 2023 May Budget, the Australian Government announced an investment of $111.8 million over four years
Help shape the future of GP placements on the North Coast
The GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) consortium partners for ACT and NSW are calling all GPs, practice nurses and practice managers across the North Coast to help shape the future of general practice in the region. Your feedback to a short anonymous survey will help address service shortfalls and determine the best placements for registrars
Bowel cancer screening options for eligible patients
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,354 people each year), but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early. Encouraging patients aged 50 to 74 to screen for bowel cancer is now easier, with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program enabling healthcare providers
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
Clinicians invited to help shape new Coffs Harbour Head to Health service
Health professionals are invited to have their say on the new Head to Health mental health support hub to be established in Coffs Harbour later this year. Healthy North Coast, which is funding the new service through the Australian Government’s North Coast PHN Program, will host the 21 June workshop for clinicians, community members, consumers,
Responding to HealthPathways error message
As many clinicians in our local health system share the same username / password combination to access HealthPathways, Google Password Manager sometimes presents this misleading error message: In this instance the message is no cause for concern, as no personal or patient data is compromised. If you receive this warning message when you access the
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
Tresillian helping with postnatal depression and anxiety
Tresillian Coffs Harbour runs a regular 8-week therapeutic perinatal depression and anxiety group program. It is suitable for mothers with children up to 24 months and mothers who are experiencing postnatal stress and/or anxiety of a non-acute nature. Download flyer for new program dates Those interested in attending can self-refer or can be referred by
Register for disability studies seminar
The Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) and Centre for Disability Research and Policy (CDRP) will jointly hold a disability studies seminar on 8 June from 1pm to 2pm. The centres are attached to the University of Sydney. The presenters are Dr Jodie Bailie and medical student Bradley Shea. Outline People with intellectual disability make up about
Be A Voice For Generations – National Reconciliation Week 2023
‘Be A Voice For Generations’ is the theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week, which runs from 27 May to 3 June. It encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise. Healthy North Coast has developed an Innovate Reconciliation Action
Supporting National Palliative Care Week
National Palliative Care Week, held from 21-27 May, offered an opportunity to reflect on the impact of quality palliative care and end-of-life planning in Australia. This year’s theme, ‘Matters of Life and Death,’ was a reminder of the importance of compassionate and supportive end-of-life care for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. One of
