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May 14 2021
PHN offering scholarships to study Grief & Bereavement Counselling
Our PHN is offering ten people the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in the important area of grief and loss.
Support information for flood-impacted communities
Access the latest health and support information for flood-impacted communities across
the Hunter, New England and Central Coast.
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 is also many resources available on our YouTube COVID-19 playlist.
Latest News
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May 12 2021
International Nurses day highlights the importance of nurse immunisers
| May 12 is International Nurses Day and the PHN wishes all our dedicated primary care nurses a Happy International Nurses Day. |
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May 07 2021
Changes to GP access to Medicare based on Ahpra registration
Commonwealth Government changes to the Health Insurance Act 1973, mean access to Medicare rebates is linked to specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia. From 16 June 2021, Services Australia will use Ahpra’s Register of Medical Practitioners to determine GP access to Medicare rebates.
Upcoming Events
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Evidence Based Practice Webinar | Anxiety and Alcohol Use: What Clinicians Need to Know
This webinar will lead to: - An understanding of typical patterns and issues relevant to the management of anxiety and alcohol use disorder comorbidity; - Introduction to an inte …
Evidence Based Practice Webinar | Anxiety and Alcohol Use: What Clinicians Need to Know
Monday, May 17th 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Online
Free
About the Event
This webinar will lead to:
- An understanding of typical patterns and issues relevant to the management of anxiety and alcohol use disorder comorbidity;
- Introduction to an integrated cognitive behaviour therapy program that improves outcomes by concurrently addressing anxiety, alcohol use and the connections between them;
- Awareness of the developmental links between anxiety and alcohol use, including strategies to prevent the development of alcohol use disorders among anxious young people.
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Young Carers Online Session
This information session for Young Carers will help you recognise when unfair treatment may be against the law and when it is not. The session will cover: • The role of Anti-Disc …
Young Carers Online Session
Monday, May 17th 2021
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online
Free
About the Event
This information session for Young Carers will help you recognise when unfair treatment may be against the law and when it is not.
The session will cover:
• The role of Anti-Discrimination NSW
• The types of discrimination against the law
• The areas of public life covered by anti-discrimination law
• Carers' responsibilities and disability discrimination under the Anti-Discrimination Act
and more ....
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Intellectual Disability & Mental Health – Moving Forward
Join us to hear about the great work that has been achieved through the Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Residual Functions Program …
Intellectual Disability & Mental Health – Moving Forward
Monday, May 17th 2021
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Online
Free
About the Event
Join us to hear about the great work that has been achieved through the Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Residual Functions ProgramKeep up to date with the latest.
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