Tamworth residents in need of urgent care for non-life-threatening medical conditions can now access fully bulk-billed treatment following today’s opening of the new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC).
From 1 November 2023, there will be new MBS bulk billing items with higher incentive payments. These payments are triple the amount of existing standard bulk billing incentive payments.
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network invites service providers in the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) (including child sexual abuse) and Mental Health sectors to attend an online information session.
In celebration of Allied Health Professions Day, the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) hosted a series of Allied Health breakfasts throughout October.
NSW Ambulance has recently launched a major recruitment drive to boost capacity within the State’s Virtual Clinical Care Centre (VCCC).
Read the latest updates to Central Coast HealthPathways
October 23-29
This OT Week the PHN is celebrating the World Federation of Occupational Therapists’ theme: Unity Through Community.
The PHN's Mental Health Achievements Paper details the journey of the PHN and highlights some of the many notable milestones and achievements in delivering mental health services and solutions for our communities, in the quest for realising our vision.
Aged care is currently experiencing immense change based on the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Much of this change is being led by the Australian Government and by aged care providers. As researchers, we want to understand how we can best support this change. We want to know what you think are most critical areas to research in residential aged care.
Bacterial skin infections, especially impetigo, are rising concerns in Australia, with one in four Australians affected. The Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra is delving into treatment strategies, revealing gaps in effective treatments.