Coronavirus Advice for General Practices
Veteran Health Checks
Did you know that the Department of Veterans Affairs provides health checks for all former serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members? These give ADF veterans a comprehensive health check with a general practitioner. Early intervention and targeted referrals can help veterans enjoy better health. They can also help them to manage their health as they
Put Your Best Foot Forward in Gladstone
Members of a community walking group are stepping out in Gladstone and feeling the health benefits of their hour-long weekly walk. Group organiser Maree Alipanahi, a local physiotherapist, is looking for more people of any fitness level to join in. The walkers meet at Gladstone Park every Friday morning at 7am and head towards Smithtown
Are Your Opening Hours Changing over the Holiday Period?
This summer, we can support our local communities and visitors to access the right care, at the right place, at the right time. Practices are encouraged to update their operational hours and after hours support information so we can ensure our service directory is up to date. This information is crucial for our community members,
RACGP Releases 2019 Medicare Benefits Schedule Fee Summary
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released its 2019 Medicare Benefits Schedule fee summary. The fee summary provides GPs and practice staff with a quick and easy reference to Medicare item numbers and patient rebates. Accompanying the fee summary is a short guide covering the most commonly used items in general practices.
Free Perinatal Mental Health Support for New Parents in Coffs Harbour
Expectant and new parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety can now access GP-referred, free psychological counselling sessions at Gidget House Coffs Harbour. Located at the Tresillian Family Care Centre at 68 Albany Street, Gidget House offers free counselling services by appointment and employs local psychologists. The service was officially opened earlier this month by Deputy
Dr Norman Swan Shares His Thoughts About Health and Primary Care
If you couldn’t make it to the recent Healthy Communities of Tomorrow event in Ballina, you can now watch online or listen to the keynote speech from ABC Radio National’s Dr Norman Swan. Dr Swan said there are many factors that affect health outcomes and a person’s life expectancy. One of them is location, which
Free Eating Disorders Training Opportunity
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is excited to announce the opportunity for a limited number of private clinicians to enrol in free online eating disorder training as part of the MNCLHD Service Plan for People with Eating Disorders (2016-2021). The comprehensive 17-hour online training package is part of an e-learning suite offered through
Primary Care Bushfire Response – Support Available for General Practices to Increase Opening Hours
Healthy North Coast has short term funding available to support general practices and AMSs to increase their opening hours. As part of our bushfire response, we are offering a payment of $400 for a three-hour session on weeknights (5-8pm) and $600 for a three-hour session on a weekend. The payment is currently available until 15
Palliative Care Resources Providing More Choice for Home-Based Patients
One year on from the official launch of caring@home, health professionals and carers have reported how valuable the resources are in assisting home-based patients and their care team with end-of-life symptom control. More than 3,300 caring@home packages for carers have been distributed to specialist palliative care services, domiciliary nursing services, rural and remote health services
Please Assist Our Primary Health Care Bushfire Response
North Coast Primary Health Network is a key partner in the coordinated response to support our region and communities who are being impacted by the current bushfires. The immediate focus for people living and working in affected areas is personal safety and property protection. Support strategies across our region are lead by Red Cross Disaster
Ballina Kids Therapy
Ballina Kids Therapy has opened in Tamar Street, Ballina. The new therapy business is the passion of Jenny Lawrence, a qualified occupational therapist and teacher with many years of experience in providing therapy and support to families and children. Jenny has additional qualifications in neuroscience and family systems. She uses her training and current research
