News & Announcements

Inclusive care supported by the PHN

Among the many health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the disruption of access to healthcare was significant for many patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. In recognition of this, the PHN launched the Allied Health Reconnection Grants in March 2023 seeking to enhance opportunities for clinicians to work together in a multidisciplinary patient-centred approach.

The 3^rd Asia Pacific Conference on Integrated Care (APIC3) “Building healthcare system sustainability and resilience” will take place at the Wesley Conference Centre in Sydney from 13-15 November 2023.

Is your practice prepared if a patient discloses DFSV or abuse? A conversation could save a life.

The PHN recently completed a series of Business Workshops for Allied Health professionals which were held across our PHN.

The grants aim to encourage primary care Allied Health providers to implement ideas to re-engage or enhance care whilst promoting sector collaboration.

The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (The PHN) has announced funding of $350,000 to recruit and retain mental health practitioners to the state’s Central Coast, Hunter, Upper Hunter, Mid Coast, New England and North West regions.

In the development of the National PHN Allied Health in Primary Care Engagement Framework, digital quality and digital maturity have been identified as one of the six key priority areas of focus for PHN’s nationally.

The PHN is committed to providing continuous professional development to support practices to improve efficiencies in delivering allied health care in the community.

Following the successes of the Diabetes Alliance Nurse Education Days a joint Diabetes Dietitians Update Day for both primary and tertiary care Dietitians and students was held in November 2022.