Healthy North Coast welcomes newest GP registrars to the region
On Thursday 5 February, at Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour, Healthy North Coast welcomed 39 RACGP general practice registrars who have started their training in the region. The event marked the beginning of their training placements across local general practices and their contribution to strengthening primary care in the region. The HealthPathways team provided
Rural GPs Refresher Conference in Port Macquarie
Rural Doctors Network and the Rural Doctors’ Association of NSW are pleased to invite North Coast GPs to the Rural GPs Refresher Conference from 27-29 March at Rydges Port Macquarie. Designed specifically for rural GPs, the program features expert-led sessions on the conditions and challenges you’ve told us you want to learn about most. From
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,
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
UNSW Medicine local graduation ceremony: Class of 2025
Coffs Harbour, Friday 21 November 2025 – The UNSW Clinical Medical School proudly marked its graduation ceremony, recognising the achievements of 17 of its newest medical graduates and their contributions to the local community. At the ceremony, Dr Adrian Gilliland, Chair of Healthy North Coast, presented the prestigious Primary Care Award to Dr Olivia Lotz,
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,
