Use your voice this National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. ​The 2023 theme, ‘Be a Voice for Generations’, calls on ​all Australians to act today to tackle the
‘Mould: A Health Hazard’ webinar recording released
Healthy North Coast held a webinar in February designed to help health care providers address patients with illnesses related to mould in the indoor environment. The webinar provided background understanding of how mould may be affecting patients and it explored key papers that clinicians should be aware of. Feedback from the webinar was positive, with
EOI for positions with Kempsey Aboriginal Go4Fun program
Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Health Promotion is seeking expressions of interest for Theory Facilitators/Leaders and Physical Activity Facilitators/Leaders for the Kempsey Aboriginal Go4Fun program. The Theory Facilitators/leaders will be responsible for delivering nutrition theory content. The Physical Activity Facilitators/Leaders will be responsible for delivering physical activity content. Go4Fun is a 10-week program
Polio Australia offers training workshops to health professionals
Polio may no longer be on our shores, but thousands of Australians are still experiencing the long-lasting impact of this devastating disease. Australia was officially declared polio-free in 2000, but the effects of this disease continue to be felt by survivors, who can experience life-changing symptoms decades later. Despite many people being unaware this can
Register now for the Practice Owners National Conference
The Practice Owners National Conference offers you the tools and information you need to run a practice in a changeable environment. The conference is being held in Adelaide from 20-21 May 2023. There will be sharing of knowledge, ideas and motivation. You’ll hear from Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and industry experts on managing
Free training assets to help with end-of-life care
A new set of free training resources are now available from End-of-Life Essentials (EOLE). Tailored for short and focused in-service training sessions, EOLE offers a variety of assets including seminar presentations, templates, videos, and quizzes. These can be used in small learning groups, presentations, discussions, and more. EOLE provides the tools and flexibility needed to
Introducing the new myCPD app for GPs
Whenever and wherever it suits you, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ myCPD app allows GPs to easily log hours, browse through hundreds of quality, relevant CPD activities, and keep track of progress. You can download the app to your smartphone or tablet today by searching ‘mycpd’ in the App Store or Google Play.
Diabetes researchers seeking nurse, GP input
The team from the University of the Sunshine Coast is researching the elements of nurse-led or doctor-led care in the management of patients with Type 1 or 2 diabetes in primary care. If this sounds like you and you’re in general practice, you’re invited to participate in the project. Participants will be asked to complete an
Antimicrobial survey invitation for general practice nurses
Primary care nurses working in general practice are invited to take part in an online survey exploring their perceptions of their current and potential antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) role. Nurses interested in participating should have worked in general practice for at least 12 months. The survey is part of research being undertaken by the National Centre
Extended deadline for Lismore primary health provider infrastructure grants
A new $5 million flood recovery package offering grants for eligible providers within the Lismore Local Government Area, has been announced.
Recovery and resilience programs continue to support Northern NSW community
One year on, Healthy North Coast and the NSW Government continue to support Northern NSW communities impacted by the 2022 floods through Community Wellbeing and Resilience grants already delivering benefits on the ground. Funded through the NSW Government’s three-year, $5 million flood recovery funding package, the Community Wellbeing and Resilience Flood Recovery Grants program supports
Registration of Interest now open for new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
Healthy North Coast is supporting the Australian Government’s recent announcement to establish GP-led Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) in Lismore and Coffs Harbour. Eligible general practices, community health centres and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in becoming a Medicare UCC. Coffs Harbour and Lismore are among 14 NSW locations
