Don’t miss out: Unlock your own HealthPathways experience!
Pictured: Dr Sarah Mollard, HealthPathways Clinical Editor Lead and Medical Educator. More than 1,000 clinicians have already made the switch… have you? The Mid and North Coast HealthPathways site has been upgraded, and your individual login is the key to a stack of powerful new features designed to make your clinical work faster, easier,
Celebrating student pathways and regional skills development at Health Voyage
Pictured L-R: Teah Castle, Anastasia Sarantzouklis and Sheree Riley – Dietitian Student Placement Coordinated with University of Newcastle. Story submitted by Health Voyage. At Health Voyage, we are passionate about creating opportunities for students to develop their skills and knowledge in regional communities. This commitment was recently showcased through headspace Coffs Harbour, where we
HealthPathways update – October 2025
HealthPathways offers primary care clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions, together with patients, at the point of care. This month, there are a number of pathways that have been reviewed and updated: Clinical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment Acute Otitis Media Adult Sepsis (Including Meningitis) Advance Care Planning Anaphylaxis Antenatal
There’s power in numbers. Complete the APNA Workforce Survey today.
The more nurses and midwives who complete the APNA Workforce Survey, the more powerful the results become. That’s why they’ve extended the deadline for this year’s survey to midnight Sunday 16 November. Whether in general practice, aged care, community health, Aboriginal health or any other primary health setting, your experience helps shape the future of
Use My Health Record to improve use of Advance Care Directives
An Advance Care Directive (ACD) is a legally binding record of decisions or statements that describes a person’s future preferences relating to medical treatment, to inform healthcare decisions, when a person loses capacity. Supporting a patient to develop an Advance Care Directive ensures they receive patient-centred care that aligns with their values and wishes, when
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
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
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
