Strengthen your skills in chronic disease management – and save!
Rural nurses – the final intake for 2025 of APNA’s Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing Program is just for you! Delivered entirely online, over 6 months, APNA will take you through their evidence-based education framework, including workshops and access to a Community of Practice where they’ll share resources. Starting Tuesday 25 November, enrol today
Haemochromatosis and the High Ferritin app
Haemochromatosis is a common autosomal recessive condition characterised by progressive iron overload due to inappropriately increased intestinal iron absorption. The most clinically significant form is associated with homozygosity for the C282Y mutation in the HFE gene, which affects approximately 1 in 200 people of Caucasian descent. These individuals are at the highest risk of developing iron overload that can
headspace Grafton Open Day and refurbishment of centre
headspace Grafton hosted an Open Day to celebrate the newly refurbished centre and headspace Day, with the event themed ‘Make Space.’ The celebration was well-attended by the Clarence Valley Mayor and Councillors, Health Voyage staff, young people, and community members. The event commenced with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Ken Gordon, followed by Aboriginal
‘Share by Default’ reforms pave the way for Better and Faster Access to health information
The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced the next steps in the Australian Government’s Share by Default and Better and Faster Access reforms – 2 major initiatives designed to improve how health information is shared and viewed across Australia’s health system. These changes will: ensure pathology and diagnostic imaging reports are uploaded to My Health
Diabetes In-Reach Education program makes it way to Northern NSW
Pictured: Dr Timothy Wiles and Dr Matthew Allan (Maria Clinic, Casino) with Dr Chelsea McMahon. Following on from the success of the In-Reach Education program on the Mid North Coast, the program has made its way to Northern NSW, and has recently completed 6 months of successful service delivery. Led by Dr Chelsea McMahon,
Opportunity for GPs: LARC training with full support for rural and remote practitioners
Healthy North Coast encourages general practitioners to take advantage of an excellent opportunity to upskill in Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) procedures. Through the AUSLARC training program and coordinated by Family Planning Alliance Australia, this training is particularly valuable for GPs looking to expand their scope of practice in reproductive health. It supports improved access to
Celebrating 25 Years of collaborative care: A psychologist’s journey in rural practice
Healthy North Coast and the wider health community extend their gratitude to Judi Bray for her dedication and the extraordinary contribution she has made to public health. To mark her 25 years of service in Grafton, and her upcoming retirement, Judi has kindly agreed to share a reflective account of her professional journey, including some
HealthPathways update – September 2025
HealthPathways a free online, peer-reviewed clinical decision support tool for healthcare professionals that provides locally agreed-upon guidance for assessing and managing medical conditions. Check out the new and updated pathways below: New HealthPathways Transgender Health – Specialist Referrals Reviewed and updated HealthPathways Clinical: Acute Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndrome Antenatal Care – Initial Visits
Calling GPs with a special interest in menopause
HealthPathways is currently in the process of reviewing the Menopause pathway. We have also developed a new Menopause Specialised Referrals and Advice page and would like to include GPs with a special interest in this area. Your inclusion on this page will contribute to the development of a resource that supports timely, appropriate care for
Care finders help vulnerable older patients access My Aged Care
Do you see older patients who ideally need aged care services and supports to stay at home but struggle to navigate My Aged Care for the care they need? Healthy North Coast is delighted to have extended the Care finders program for another 4 years, providing free, intensive support to help older patients who are
New cardiovascular HealthPathways now live
Two updated HealthPathways are now available to support general practitioners across Mid North Coast and Northern NSW in delivering safe, evidence-based care for patients with suspected or confirmed cardiovascular disease. 1. Acute Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndrome pathway The Acute Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndrome HealthPathway has been revised in response to updated
New End-of-Life Pathway: Helping older Australians die at home with dignity
Many older Australians prefer to spend their final months at home, surrounded by loved ones, but often need more support to make that possible. The new End-of-Life Pathway, introduced under the new Aged Care Act, intends to do just that – reflecting the strong community preference for greater access to in-home palliative care and support
