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
Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway applications now open!
Are you a doctor who is interested in a career in rural medicine? Apply now and access the many benefits, support and opportunities of the pathway. The RGSEP program will provide you a length of ​training contact whilst you complete your training as a rural generalist (usually 1-4 years). For more information, visit health.nsw.gov.au/RGSEP. Applications
Gender affirming education series: Now open for registrations
Healthy North Coast is proud to announce the LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practice for Trans and Gender Diverse learning series for GP & primary care professionals, developed in partnership with ACON, is now live and open for registrations.  Patients with diverse genders and sexualities come from every culture and background. Their experiences often differ from the broader population,
Hosting a student nurse in your workplace is easier than you think
With APNA’s National Nursing Clinical Placement Program, the process is as simple as possible. APNA handles the paperwork so you don’t have to They offer expert training and support every step of the way Based on your workplace’s requirements, they match you with the right student at the right time. This leaves you to focus on
New guidance for osteoporosis
The Osteoporosis HealthPathway has been updated in line with the latest RACGP guidance. A key emphasis is on case finding rather than population screening. Clinicians are encouraged to use tools such as the FRAX risk calculator to assess fracture risk. FRAX can be applied with or without bone mineral density results, making it particularly useful
HealthPathways udpate – August 2025
New HealthPathways: Four new pathways have been localised on the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website. These are: Travel Consultation Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries Menopause Specialised Referrals and Advice Care Planning and Health Assessment Resources Reviewed and update HealthPathways: A number of pathways have also been reviewed and updated: Clinical: Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) Scheduling
New HealthPathway for managing motor vehicle accident injuries
A new HealthPathway is now available to support clinicians who are caring for a patient following a Motor Vehicle Accident. The Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries pathway provides guidance for best practice assessment and management when a patient presents with an injury following a motor vehicle accident and wishes to claim statutory benefits under the NSW
GPs invited to register for GP to GP referrals on HealthPathways
Healthy North Coast is encouraging GPs with a special interest, expertise, or relevant qualifications to register their details on the GP to GP Referrals page on HealthPathways. Launched in 2023, the page has become a valued resource for facilitating timely, appropriate referrals within general practice. It is designed to strengthen GP collaboration and make better
