In alignment with the strategic goals set forth in the PHNs 23-28 Strategic Vision, a primary objective is to stabilise and enhance the primary care workforce. As part of this effort, the HNECC PHN engaged Beacon Strategies to conduct a Workforce Planning Report. While the full report is scheduled for release in late August 2024, the interim findings have already shed light on critical issues.
HNECCPHN is one of the eleven ACT NSW PHN’s making up the WPPP consortium with Capital Health Network nominated as the WPP Lead Organisation.
A collaborative effort between the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN), the Inverell Shire Council and the local medical practices has resulted in the successful recruitment of three additional General Practitioners to the region in the last year.
The Professional Certificate in Coordinated Care credentials clinicians in the coordination of care that is person-centred, effective, efficient, research informed, collaborative and innovate.
The Expression of Interest for the two newly formed PHN Strategic Engagement Advisory Groups closes this Friday 5 July, with primary healthcare professionals and interested community members strongly encouraged to make a submission.
Health professionals across the region are being reminded of the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) for their patients. IPTAAS is a NSW government scheme that provides financial assistance to eligible patients who travel for treatment not available locally.
Hunter New England Central Coast PHN invites primary healthcare workforce professionals and all relevant stakeholders to participate in a rapid survey to better understand local primary healthcare workforce issues and identify potential solutions for our region.
The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care is undertaking a review of after hours primary care policies and programs. The Review will consider the need for primary care after hours services, the current state of after hours service provision and successful models of primary care after hours service provision.
The Stronger Medicare Awards honour the contribution of people working in the primary care sector and showcase the vital role they play in Australia’s healthcare system. The awards recognise Australia’s Medicare Champions – outstanding individuals and practices that provide exceptional care, embrace innovation, and work together to improve the health of our communities.
The PHN is committed to designing, developing, and supporting primary rural health care through addressing the PHN’s purpose of increasing equity of access to primary health care services.