Join us in Tweed Heads for the ‘Primary Health Care Reform Engagement Forum’
National reform – local perspectives Join us on Tuesday 15 October from 6:00pm for a dynamic panel discussion on national health reform and how it impacts our local health care community. Download the event flyer. Why your input matters Engaging local health professionals is essential for shaping reforms that address real challenges faced by the
Students get a taste of the North Coast life
20 medical, nursing and allied health students from around NSW and ACT recently set off on a four-day Go Rural tour of the North Coast – a road trip designed to encourage future doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to consider the benefits and rewards of a regional health career. The tour was the final
Study invitation: Overcoming institutional barriers to care
Are you a healthcare worker in Australia? The University of Queensland is inviting you to participate in a 10-minute survey aimed at identifying the institutional barriers that impact patient care and healthcare workers’ wellbeing. Your valuable insights will help shape strategies to improve healthcare delivery and support the well-being of healthcare workers. Participation is confidential
Successful education event in Coffs Harbour: Empowering the health workforce
On Saturday 31 August, Healthy North Coast and the Mid North Coast Division of General Practice collaborated to host an engaging and informative education event in Coffs Harbour, aimed at upskilling health professionals. With an excellent turnout, participants benefited from the expertise of Kim Poyner from Medicoach, whose valuable insights made the day a resounding
In-reach education model completes successful six-month pilot
Pictured: Dr Kate Gupta When access to medical specialists is limited, empowering local general practice is essential to meeting the needs of the community. To this end, Healthy North Coast has just completed a six-month pilot of a specialist in-reach education program with great success. Dr Kate Gupta, an endocrinologist, and Michelle Bushell, a
HealthPathways update: new and improved local specialists and health services directory
The Local Specialists and Health Services page on Mid and North Coast HealthPathways is one of the most popular on the platform, averaging around 1,300 users per month. Recently, the team has made significant updates to this directory to better serve healthcare professionals by streamlining access to information on local specialists and health services. One
Healthy North Coast showcases Clinical Societies model at Essential Health Summit
Last month, Healthy North Coast presented their ‘Clinical Societies’ model at the Essential Health Summit in Adelaide. The Summit brought together delegates from the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM). Five PHNs were invited to the Summit to present innovative models of collaboration and building of
Business skills workshop for allied health professionals
Are you an allied health professional and interested in learning more about how to run a profitable, systemised and efficient business? Most allied health professionals have access to CPD in their actual area of practice, but not necessarily in the area of improving business skills. In response to feedback about the need for business improvement
Primary care nursing and midwifery scholarships
The Department of Health and Aged Care’s Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program is making 1,850 postgraduate scholarships available over the next 4 years. Eligible applicants include registered nurses and midwives. The program focuses on improving the skills of nursing and midwifery health workers. It aims to build the health workforce in primary care,
Healthy North Coast unveils education & events calendar for July-December 2024
Healthy North Coast is proud to unveil its July to December 2024 Education Calendar for health professionals. The calendar features a mix of face to face and online events. Online events will cover a range crucial topics such as Voluntary Assisted Dying, sexual health, and others. There are two rounds of upcoming Clinical Society events
Recent paediatric HealthPathways updates for children at risk of harm and rashes in children
The Mid and North Coast HealthPathways team has recently reviewed and updated two significant pathways aimed at improving clinical care for children. These updates are essential resources and ensure that clinicians have access to the most current and localised evidence-based guidance: 1. Child and young person at risk The Child or young person at risk
Building up the health workforce on the North Coast
On Wednesday 3 July, the Northern NSW Regional Training Hub hosted a Medical Careers Expo, at the University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore. The ‘speed dating’ style event showcased a wide range of medical specialties with a fun and innovative approach. Attendees included medical students, Junior Medical Officers and international medical graduates currently in
