NNSWLHD knee & hip arthritis service information
The NNSWLHD Knee and Hip Arthritis (KAHAS) service is based on the ACI Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP) model of care. Its role is to work with patients experiencing significant musculoskeletal related hip or knee joint pain resulting in loss of function, affecting quality of life and safety. The service can treat patients who have
Pancreatic cancer resources for primary care
Pancreatic cancer remains one of Australia’s deadliest cancers, with a 5-year survival rate of just 14%, with little improvement over decades. Two free professional development modules of the National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap – developed for Cancer Australia by collaborations with the University of Queensland, the University of Melbourne, and key stakeholders – have been developed
Strengthening ADHD care on the North Coast: Become an endorsed prescriber
The continued success of ADHD co-management across Northern NSW and the Mid North Coast demonstrates that appropriately supported GPs can safely and effectively deliver high-quality ADHD care. The model is improving access, reducing specialist wait times, and delivering continuity of care for both children and adults. As part of the NSW ADHD reforms, the GP
Addressing loneliness through community pharmacies
Research has shown that loneliness has a significant impact on a person’s physical, cognitive, and mental health, including a 26% increased risk of premature death (similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day). Loneliness has also been linked to a 32% increased risk of stroke, a 29% increased risk of coronary heart disease, high cholesterol and
Wrapping up local IAR-DST training on the North Coast
Healthy North Coast has now wrapped up locally-delivered Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) training across the North Coast. The IAR-DST is a national Department of Disability, Health and Aged Care initiative that supports consistent, evidence-based decision making in mental health referrals. Healthy North Coast led the local delivery of IAR-DST training,
Brief online survey: Paediatric atopic dermatitis
Are you a clinician managing children with atopic dermatitis? The Children’s Hospital at Westmead invites clinicians to share their perspectives on screening for mental health wellbeing in paediatric atopic dermatitis by completing a brief anonymous online survey. NSW-based general practitioners (including rural generalists), paediatricians, dermatologists, and immunologists who have completed specialist training are invited to
Healthy North Coast’s Jo Winwood joins Medicubes podcast for two-part conversation
Healthy North Coast’s very own Jo Winwood, Associate Director Aged Care & Living Well, recently appeared in two episodes of the Medicubes industry podcast. In the first, titled ‘From Invisibility to Empowerment: Healthy Ageing’, she discusses aged care in Australia, recent reforms driven by the Royal Commission, and the practical implications for general practice teams
Care finders help older adults navigate the aged care system
Care finders is a free service that helps older adults connect with the aged care supports they need. It’s designed for people who face significant barriers to accessing services. Care finders walk alongside each person at their own pace, taking the time to understand their unique circumstances and guiding them through every step to get
Knee osteoarthritis clinical trial: Now recruiting
The COASTAL Study – Improving Knee Osteoarthritis Care The University of Sydney is leading the COASTAL study to test new, accessible models of care for adults aged 45+ with knee osteoarthritis. Participants join a 6-month program delivered face-to-face, via telehealth, or through a mobile app. Findings will help shape future osteoarthritis management across Australia. Find
HealthPathways update – January 2026
Pictured: Kingscliff 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 recently reviewed and updated
Applications open for NSW Nurses and Midwives Association’s primary care branch
Primary care nurses and midwives across NSW have been organising towards forming a branch for primary care in NSW, and the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association is excited to announce that applications are now open! This is a historic moment – it will be the first specialty primary care branch for their union anywhere in
Happy holidays!
We’re taking a break… Our offices will be closed for the Christmas/New Year period from 5pm Friday 19 December, re-opening at 9am on Monday 29 December. For urgent queries, please email us at contact@hnc.org.au. This inbox will be monitored throughout the office closure period by an on-call staff member. Merry Christmas and a happy new
