November 29 2021
Us Mob and HIV website offers updated information about HIV and Services
On the eve of World AIDS Day on 1st December, the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) has just launched the ‘Us Mob and HIV’ website.
Head to Health Pop Up services
Head to Health Pop Up services have been developed to support people of all ages living in NSW and the ACT, experiencing mental health issues.
If your mental health is being impacted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the time to reach out, even if you've never felt like this or asked for help before.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - latest information
The Primary Health Network is publishing a regular COVID-19 update specifically for our region. You can subscribe to receive regular updates. You can also view our COVID-19 Vaccination General Practice preparedness and COVID-19 information pages.
There are also many resources available on our YouTube COVID-19 playlist.
View the most up-to-date COVID-19 testing sites and operating hours across our region.
Latest News
November 24 2021
Birth Beat founder appointed to PHN Board
Managing director and founder of online digital health tech company Birth Beat, Edwina Sharrock OAM, is the latest appointment to the PHN board.
November 23 2021
Disability Gateway is for all Australians with disability
Australians living with disability, their families and carers have identified accessing information about policies, programs and support as a key barrier to their independence and community participation.
Upcoming Events
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December 2021 Dec 2021
HIV Update on Shared Care for Chronic Disease Management
People living with HIV can expect to live long and productive lives and HIV infection can be managed using a team-based interdisciplinary ‘shared care’ approach involving GPs, spec …
HIV Update on Shared Care for Chronic Disease Management
Wednesday, December 1st 2021
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Online
Free
About the Event
People living with HIV can expect to live long and productive lives and HIV infection can be managed using a team-based interdisciplinary ‘shared care’ approach involving GPs, specialists, nurses, allied health and specialist support services. This shift to a chronic disease model means there is an increasingly important role for GPs and primary health care nurses to ensure that patients are offered comprehensive preventative care based on national guidelines. This online webinar will be presented on World AIDS Day by Dr Carole Khaw.01
December 2021 Dec 2021
Co-Managing Chronic Issues in Adolescence - the Academy of Child and Adolescent Health Primary Care Webinar Series
ACAH is an organisation focusing on advocating for the health needs of newborns, children and adolescents in a cooperative, collegiate environment. To further this aim in 2021, we …
Co-Managing Chronic Issues in Adolescence - the Academy of Child and Adolescent Health Primary Care Webinar Series
Wednesday, December 1st 2021
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Online
Free
About the Event
ACAH is an organisation focusing on advocating for the health needs of newborns, children and adolescents in a cooperative, collegiate environment. To further this aim in 2021, we are presenting our inaugural webinar series for primary care clinicians passionate about child health around Australia.
Webinar 3 focuses on Exploring the challenging trifecta of eating disorders, evolving gender issues, ASD and the interplay with mental health in adolescence
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December 2021 Dec 2021
IBD GP Aware webinar: summary IBD guidelines and education
We will be presenting details about some of the key IBD guidelines available for GPs, a new IBD summary guideline and the training to be released in the coming months. The webinar …
IBD GP Aware webinar: summary IBD guidelines and education
Thursday, December 2nd 2021
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Online
Free
About the Event
We will be presenting details about some of the key IBD guidelines available for GPs, a new IBD summary guideline and the training to be released in the coming months. The webinar is free-of-charge but registration is essential.
IBD GP Aware stems from a priority area identified in the Federal Government’s IBD National Action Plan to support GPs to more effectively participate in IBD management through awareness and a suite of education resources and continuing professional development.
GP Aware is led by Crohn’s & Colitis Australia with consortium partners the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) and the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL). The project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
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