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Country SA News
September 2021
Edition
Message from the CEO
Kim Hosking
On World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, Country SA PHN
(CSAPHN) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) jointly hosted
the National Suicide Prevention Trial Evaluation Webinar and officially
launched the trial’s evaluation report.
CSAPHN commissioned UniSA to evaluate activities delivered by the
National Suicide Prevention Trial (the trial) in country South Australia.
The report found that the community-led trial has helped reduce the stigma around
depression, increased community awareness and provided helpful guidance to community
members when responding to people in distress.
Country South Australia was announced as one of the 12 trial sites in 2017. Since this time,
the trial has brought significant resources, activity and funding to areas of need throughout
the country North region of South Australia including Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Port
Lincoln and the Yorke Peninsula.
UniSA’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and Education Group’s evaluation
found the trial has been an unqualified success involving and educating up to 774,000
residents across the region – making it the largest suicide prevention activity ever to be
undertaken in country South Australia. Four and a half thousand people undertook relevant
suicide prevention training. This level of engagement has flowed to an increase in community
capacity building as people applied what they learnt.
The evaluation’s results show community led suicide prevention training, events and education
has strengthened services in country South Australia, with clear evidence of people at risk
being helped.
The key findings revealed: an increase in compassion towards people presenting in distress
and awareness of suicide and suicide prevention; an increase in community competence and
confidence to communicate more openly and connect with people in distress; a decrease in
judgement and stigma and a drop in reported depressive symptoms.
“The most effective strategies were those that were community driven, relevant and relatable to the local population, and included participant engagement and connection,” said UniSA’s Lecturer in Nursing, Dr Kate Rhodes, who led the National Suicide Prevention Trial’s evaluation. “The evaluation demonstrates the desired effectiveness of suicide prevention programs and events for both community and professional groups alike. These are promising results for they contribute to the major aim of interrupting the trajectory towards suicide by encouraging people to accept and receive help from others, as well as help offering and advocacy on behalf of others.” In the focus groups/interviews following the trial 98% of people reported that attending a trial activity had impacted on them in a variety of ways. The most frequent impact was an increased competence and confidence (58%) to communicate more openly and connect with people (63%), even people they didn’t know. The report also evaluated specific activities initiated through the trial including youth suicide prevention training. Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) is a health promotion and suicide prevention program for young people, 14 to 16 years of age. The evaluation indicated that YAM’s impact on students who participated in the program has seen a decrease in suicidal thoughts, a decrease in depressed mood and an increase in intentions to seek help if needed. A general population Aftercare Service was introduced into all five communities after consultation identified that this was a current service gap across the trial region. The My Life program was implemented and delivered by Country and Outback Health. During the three-year timeframe the service supported over 200 clients and delivered more than 3,200 support sessions. The Aftercare Service data identified that service provision is effective in reducing depressive symptoms over time and maintaining symptoms at low rates. The Aboriginal Aftercare Service commenced in July 2018 and aimed to prevent suicide by providing follow-up support for people who have attempted suicide. The service was implemented and managed by Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation of Port Augusta. CSAPHN commissioned UniSA’s Department of Rural Health to evaluate the service in October 2018. The evaluation found that the service model closely aligned with good practice in suicide prevention in Aboriginal communities including: being provided by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation; responding quickly to referrals; comprehensive engagement with clients; inclusion of kinships; involvement of traditional healers in clients care; and help with clients’ practical problems such as assistance with housing and vocation. As well as the Aboriginal Aftercare Service being well received in the community, it was recognised as a promising and emerging crisis suicide prevention program by the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention. The evaluation helped to inform Federal Budget investment in the continuation of the service and implementing it on a national scale.
Free Cultural Awareness Online Training Available Now
Country SA PHN (CSAPHN) has purchased 120 subscriptions to the RACGP Cultural Awareness
Active Learning Module (ALM) for Non-Member GPs, general practice staff and health
professionals in country SA.
RACGP Members have access to the Active Learning Module via the RACGP GP Learning
Website.
The Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness in General
Practice aims to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by
enhancing the cultural awareness of GPs, general practice staff, medical students, primary
health care staff, and other health care providers.
This 6 hour Active Learning Module aims to help participants to:
• extend their knowledge about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture,
• explore how attitudes and values can influence perceptions, assumptions and
behaviours in a clinical setting, and
• discuss key ways the practice team can be more culturally aware.
The module is accredited for 40 Category 1 QI & CPD points.
The value of the subscription for Non-Members is $179, however CSAPHN is offering this free
to health professionals working in country SA.
To take advantage of this opportunity, please fill out the registration form and send to Anthea
Kemp akemp@countrysaphn.com.au or call Anthea on (08) 8821 6708 to find out more.
Surge in demand for Eating Disorder Support Services Monday 6 September to Sunday 12 September 2021 was Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week and as COVID-19 and lockdowns persist the week proved to be incredibly important for the more than one million Australians living with an Eating Disorder (Eating Disorders Families Australia). Since the beginning of the pandemic, Eating Disorder support services and helpline enquiries have seen a surge in demand. In July and August alone Butterfly Foundation reported a 20% increase compared to June, with the organisation attributing it to the impact of COVID 19 lockdowns and restrictions. School services have also seen a 150% increase in demand since the beginning of 2021. “We know that isolation, changes to food and exercise routines, uncertainty around changing restrictions, and a lack of social connection has placed immense pressure and added stress on those living with eating disorders and body image issues. This can often exacerbate symptoms, or even trigger disordered eating thinking and behaviours. This is compounded by the increased challenges to accessing treatment, with both the public and private sectors struggling to meet demand.” Joyce Tam, Manager of Butterfly Foundation's National Helpline. Support for Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation To access care options and management support for your patients living with an Eating Disorder or Body Image concerns, please access the localised clinical and referral pathways below: Eating Disorders in Adults - Community HealthPathways South Australia Eating Disorders Specialised Assessment - Community HealthPathways South Australia Furthermore, if you are looking to build your skills within this area, The National Eating Disorders Collaboration, NEDC, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, has developed a nationally recognised and freely accessible online training, Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for GPs. This training has been accredited by the RACGP as a CPD Accredited Activity (40 points), ACRRM under the Professional Development Program and GPMHSC as Mental Health CPD. Thanks to South Australian GP Dr Muazzam Rifat, and Eating Disorder Specialists Dr Randel Long and Emma Altman for their effort and work in development of these pathways. For all queries, please contact the HealthPathways South Australia team: enquiries@sahealthpathways.com.au
RACGP SA/NT Practice of the Year 2021 Goolwa Medical Centre (GMC) has been awarded the SA/NT practice of the year and what a year it has been. GMC staff have lived, breathed, and worked as if there was a major, universal pandemic. GMC is a large, rural practice with 6 partners (two within the past year), 5 associates and a varying number of registrars and students at any one time. Our large treatment room is “home” to several registered nurses, all of whom have additional expertise in a wide range of areas, including, geriatric, care planning, immunisation, and wound management. Our admin team is similarly diverse. Together we have over 35 years of combined experience in this practice. 2020/2021 has been a year of change for GMC. The first change was the appointment of a new practice manager, Sandy Merkx. Sandy was a police officer for 12 years before moving into allied health and executive support roles. In her own words, “it was possibly a major leap of faith on behalf of the GMC partners, so I’m just very thankful for the opportunity.” Throughout the year, GMC has continued its move toward becoming paperless. Online booking systems and reminders have been fully utilised, resulting in a reduction of missed appointments and clearer patient communication. The introduction of electronic scripts has been well received via our patients and local pharmacies. An IT audit resulted in significant and positive changes and has set us up to transition smoothly into whatever new IT innovations come along. This year the IT has improved the quality and changes in our services. The Rural Doctors Wokforce Agency grant funding has assisted with the expansion of telehealth services which has been welcomed by our community. GMC has embraced the Practice Hub program, maintaining a ‘let’s go green’ theme. With most documents presented in digital format, it allows for a secure cloud-based system, eliminating the need for hard copy contracts, polices & procedures, registrations & CPD storage. Expansion of the reminder system and improving accessibility for all staff has resulted in increased success in this area as well. GMC completed a HR review which involved cooperative and willing input from all staff, updating and advancing the practice with a more modern approach. The introduction of a nurse manager and an office supervisor position has opened communication lines between the treatment room and the office to management. This has been great for the COVID-19 roll out – each area having its own strength and ownership of the plan. GMC has a well-orchestrated COVID-19 clinic method which has drawn positive attention from the community and the health department at all levels. Our team members attended an extensive, online workshop and from this training, we developed our own version of what has been referred to as the cubicle model. Through dedicated, out of hours’ time, GMC has so far provided over 7,400 vaccines, 3,700 fully vaccinated in our community. Clinics are obviously continuing to allow administration of all vaccine brands to all age groups. GMC was involved in the inaugural Health Care Homes program which was successfully completed in June 2021. Our highly motivated and enthusiastic care plan nursing staff worked largely autonomously with over 200 patients. Apparent from successful media outcomes, a high degree of participants and practitioner satisfaction was noted.
This has highlighted to us the need to expand and innovate the way in which our range of clinical services is delivered. As a result of the Health Care Homes program, we have allocated staff and hours to continue this in our business plan. The plan involves our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and our geriatric in home, aged care recipients. Future funding would allow us to expand to include disabled and mental health clients. GMC is growing, literally, the building of an additional two care plan rooms will commence in September 2021 to cater for excessive growth in this area and to accommodate our community demographic. We believe that one of the reasons for our continued success is our long-standing commitment to teaching at all levels across all health care disciplines including healthcare, nursing and admin. As the relatively new practice manager, I am happy with the way staff, reception, nurses and doctors, continually strive towards improving community healthcare. In a nutshell: “We have a mutual, open respect between all personnel. All staff have a role to play, they know their lines, they rehearse regularly, and they continually aim for the standing ovation”
Save the Dates - Regional Remote Practice Network
Meetings
Date Region Time
Tuesday 21 September 2021 Yorke Peninsula 12.30pm -1.00pm
Tuesday 21 September 2021 Riverland 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Wednesday 29 September 2021 Barossa 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Wednesday 29 September 2021 South East 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Tuesday 5 October 2021 Eyre Peninsula 12.30pm -1.00pm
Tuesday 5 October 2021 Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Wednesday 13 October 2021 Mid North & Pirie 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Wednesday 13 October 2021 Port Augusta & Whyalla 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Tuesday 19 October 2021 Adelaide Hills 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Tuesday 19 October 2021 Murray Mallee 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Tuesday 2 November 2021 Yorke Peninsula 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Tuesday 2 November 2021 Riverland 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Wednesday 10 November 2021 Barossa 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Wednesday 10 November 2021 South East 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Tuesday 16 November 2021 Eyre Peninsula 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Tuesday 16 November 2021 Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Wednesday 24 November 2021 Mid North & Pirie 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Wednesday 24 November 2021 Port Augusta & Whyalla 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Tuesday 30 November 2021 Adelaide Hills 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Tuesday 30 November 2021 Murray Mallee 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Country Region – Mount Gambier General Practice
Showcase - Hawkins Clinic
Hawkins Clinic is located in Mount Gambier, and services the community of the Limestone
Coast, as well as parts of Glenelg Shire in Victoria. The clinic currently has 23 GPs who consult
in the rooms at the clinic, as well as offering services to local nursing home residents, and
provided obstetric care at the local hospital. Hawkins Clinic is dedicated to education and
training, hosting registrars, medical students and providing GP experience for interns
employed at the local hospital.
Judith Williams came to the role of Practice Manager from the local prison (a much different
environment than general practice). Having had 18 months of training under the aegis of
departing manager Dale Beatty, when she took over the role of Practice Manager at Hawkins
Clinic at Christmas last year, for which she could not be more grateful. Without the benefit of
that mentorship the challenges faced this year would have been even more difficult to face.
To date Hawkins Clinic has performed almost 4,000 COVID-19 vaccination services, including
providing inreach clinics to nursing home staff, Astra Zeneca vaccines to our patient
population, and now Pfizer vaccines to eligible patients in our local community.
None of which would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of not only the
GPs working at the clinic, but also the nurses and administrative staff who have given up their
weekends to support the provision of large vaccination clinics, assisted with planning to
achieve our targets, and dealt with an increasingly either hesitant or frustrated patient
population.
Dr Tim Harrison and patients Gill Bull, Mathew Bull and Karen Bull (ages 36, 35, 59) at the Pfizer
Vaccination Clinic Saturday 11 September 2021
Emergency Response Planning Tool (ERPT) Expression of Interest Country SA PHN is providing funding for general practices within country SA to access and use the ERPT. An up-to-date plan which best positions your practice to appropriately prepare for, respond to and recover from, the impacts of emergencies with your community. What is the ERPT? The Emergency Response Planning Tool (ERPT) is a cloud-based tool which assists general practices in better preparing for, responding to and recovering from the impacts of emergencies and pandemics. The ERPT is managed by Healthpoint ANZ and was developed in collaboration with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). How does it work? The critical information entered into the ERPT is used to create an emergency response plan which is individually tailored to your practice, providing a roadmap to recovering from emergencies. Maintaining an up-to-date emergency plan helps ensure the safety of your staff, the smooth recovery of your practice and reduces the risk of financial loss. To ensure business continuity, the ERPT provides suggested contingency measures for staff so that, in the event of an emergency, they will know how to respond to: • a pandemic • loss of power supply to the practice • disruption to water and gas supplies • disruption to telecommunications systems • loss of IT systems or data • loss of business records • complete or partial loss of practice premises • loss of medical supplies, equipment and furniture • loss or non–availability of key staff • Covid safety plan. The response and uptake for the tool has been overwhelming and we have limited licences to offer. For more information and registration of your expression of interest in receiving the Emergency Response Planning Tool (ERPT) please email support@countrysaphn.com.au and a member of the Practice Support Team will contact you to arrange access.
Shingles Recall Pilot Program Last chance to be involved The Shingles vaccine, Zostavax, is available free of charge on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for patients in Australia aged 70-79 years. The program has been partially successful in that approx. 50% of patients in this age group have received the shingles vaccine. The Shingles Recall Pilot Program aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a GP Practice- initiated recall in this patient group. Healthily have integrated GoShare functionality with CAT4, to create GoShare Plus. This will enable a GP Practice to generate a list of unvaccinated patients using CAT4, and send them an SMS with an embedded link to an information video and fact sheet. The entire process can be completed in 5-10 minutes, representing a very efficient method for a Practice to communicate with a target patient group to promote a specific health outcome. For further information contact the Practice Support Team on support@countrysaphn.com.au
Gender Connect Country SA SHINE SA’s Gender Connect Country SA, funded by Country SA PHN, is excited to introduce a new WebChat service alongside current phone support. Gender Connect Country SA is a free service for transgender, gender diverse, or gender questioning folk (and their supports including teachers, doctors, nurses or parents) to connect with a Peer Support Worker. This service is available for those who live or work in regional or rural South Australia. Gender Connect Country SA is a completely confidential service offering support from workers with lived experience of gender diversity. The service is available Monday to Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. To learn more visit: www.shinesa.org.au/gender-connect
Launch of SA Healthy Towns Challenge – Partnering for Children’s Wellbeing Grants 2021-2023 A new round of SA Healthy Towns Challenge has been launched by Wellbeing SA with a focus on improving children’s wellbeing. The SA Healthy Towns Challenge – Partnering for Children’s Wellbeing 2021-2023 provides grants of up to $250,000 over two-year period per project. A maximum of three grants will be available for this round. Projects must support the wellbeing of children in South Australian rural and regional communities through the creation of healthier environments. Applications are now open and will close at 12.00pm on Friday 15 October 2021. Further information, including application form, eligibility information and how to apply, are available on the website: wellbeingsa.sa.gov.au/HealthyTownsChallenge Penneshaw Medical Clinic Dr Alec Stolz will be commencing practice one day a week from Wednesday 29 September 2021 at the newly established Penneshaw Medical Clinic on Kangaroo Island. The Practice will be situated in the CWA building in the Penneshaw Community Health Centre and appointments can be made by calling the Kangaroo Island Medical Clinic on 8553 2037. There are currently rooms for rent with the aim to provide the community with a “Health Hub”. Allied Health professionals looking to consult from the practice can contact the Penneshaw Progress Association on 08 8553 1237.
Have your say about contraception and abortion care in general practice in Australia We invite general practitioners, practice nurses, and community pharmacists working in general practice/primary care to participate in a short 15 minute survey in the area of long- acting reversible contraception and medical abortion. You will be reimbursed with a $40 egift card for your time. The aim The aim of the study is to establish national baseline levels of knowledge, attitudes, and current practices regarding long-acting reversible contraception and medical abortion. Who is running the study? The study is led by Prof Danielle Mazza, Head of Department of General Practice at Monash University and SPHERE CRE, and funded by an NHMRC Partnership Grant. Please complete the survey via - https://redcap.helix.monash.edu/surveys/?s=N3HWPYM9XD or contact AusCAPPS.trial@monash.edu for more information. This project is in collaboration between Monash University, The university of British Columbia, The University of Sydney, The Centre of Excellence in Rural Sexual Health, La Trobe University, Family Planning NSW, Marie Stopes Australia and SPHERE CRE. Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee #28002
DVA Veteran Health Check item numbers MT701 – MT707 The Veteran Health Check is a comprehensive assessment specifically designed to help identify any physical or mental health concerns veterans may have after transition out of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). If your veteran patient has at least one day of continuous full-time service in the permanent or reserve forces they can access the Veteran Health Check. While the assessment is the same, the number of Veteran Health Checks your patient may be eligible for and the item numbers you use to claim, will depend on when your patient left the ADF. If your veteran patient transitioned out of the ADF on or before 30 June 2019, they are eligible to receive the One-off Veteran Health Check. This type of health check is billable through Medicare under MBS Item numbers 701, 703, 705 or 707. Your patient does not need to be a DVA Veteran Card holder to access the One-off Veteran Health Check. If your veteran patient transitioned out of the ADF on or after 1 July 2019, they are eligible for the Annual Veteran Health Check. This allows you to build a relationship with your patient as they may receive a Veteran Health Check every year for the first five years after leaving the ADF. This service is billed using a DVA Veteran Card at no cost to the veteran. The item codes are MT701, MT703, MT705, MT707. The scheduled benefit amount for these DVA items is also higher than the listed MBS benefit amount. The Veteran Health Check Assessment tool is available in GP software Best Practice and Medical Director by searching “ADF Post-discharge GP Health Assessment”. The assessment tool and additional information is also available on the Provider page on the DVA website. It is recommended that GP practices book a 45-minute appointment for the Veteran Health Check. If your patient has not received a DVA White Card and you think they may be eligible, please suggest they call 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372) or visit MyService to apply online.
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) has released a series of podcasts on the theme of improving the lives of people living with dementia. The content is designed by GPs for GPs and primary health care professionals. The podcasts are available on Google Podcast, Spotify & iHeart. Grief and trauma support and advice for the aged care sector COVID-19 has impacted many people living and working in aged care, including aged care residents, home care recipients, their families, families of choice, friends, loved ones, community visitors and aged care staff. For more information, visit the Australian Government Department of Health website or contact: ageing.and.diversity@health.gov.au September 2021 Project Update for the Remote Primary Health Care Manuals The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals are currently being reviewed and updated. Monthly updates provided to health services and other organisations will keep you up-to-date as we move through the review process. More than 85% of Primary Reviews have now been completed. The Project Team is updating protocols to reflect endorsed changes. To download the updated manuals go to https://www.remotephcmanuals.com.au/ CareSearch Portal is a new interactive portal to empower everyone in Australia to make informed palliative care decisions. The CareSearch Portal has evidence-based information resources and tool. For more information or to download the resources go to the website. COVID-19 Vaccination Reports CAT Guide available The new guide is available for general practices and Aboriginal Medical services and provides information on how to identify, manage and recall patients with AstraZeneca and Pfitzer COVID-19 vaccination for the second dose. View the full guide on the new COVID-19 MBS Vaccination Items updated in the CAT Report. Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service Launched, The first phase of this exciting pilot project will enable metropolitan consumers to self-refer to this service and we look forward to working with you on the next phase which will enable metropolitan and country GPs to refer patients to us directly. Information about the service is available at www.wch.sa.gov.au/virtualurgentcare or please feel free to call our GP Liaison Unit on 08 8161 8207.
Primary and Community Healthcare Standards The Commission has developed the Primary and Community Healthcare Standards for services that deliver health care in a primary and/or community setting. They are person-centred, and describe the processes and structures that are needed to deliver safe and high-quality health care. Final draft - National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards 2021 The Primary and Community Healthcare Standards will be formally launched on Tuesday 12 October 2021 1.00pm – 1.45pm (AEDT). Register now to join the webcast. Regulatory changes to nicotine vaping products, from 1 October 2021 consumers will require a prescription for all purchases of nicotine vaping products, such as nicotine e-cigarettes, nicotine pods and liquid nicotine. Find out more about the regulation of nicotine vaping products on the TGA website: https://www.tga.gov.au/nicotine-vaping-products. Great Opportunity for Rural GP Due to the recent departure of one of our GPs we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed rural GP to join this long standing practice in the beautiful rural town of Minlaton on the Yorke peninsula about 200 kms from Adelaide. The practice currently comprises 3 GPs (totalling approximately 2.3 FTE). You will need to be committed to rural medicine, have general or specialist registration with AHPRA, have a strong team ethic and looking for an opportunity to be part of this close-knit rural community by working in our highly regarded general practice. The practice also comprises a co-located accident & emergency centre. So in addition to having a wide experience of working in rural general practice, you will also need to be experienced in emergency medicine. The practice is in a DPA/DWS location so GPs who have not yet started and/or completed their Medicare 10 year moratorium are still eligible to work here from a Medicare perspective. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to the health of rural communities. If you feel you have what it takes and would like to apply please send your CV and covering letter to michael.chalk@adelaide.edu.au. If you would like more information about the position please phone the Practice Manager, Heather Joraslafsky on 08 8853 2001 or the CEO, Michael Chalk, on 0409 392 991 who will be happy to provide you with additional information. If you would like to see a short video about this opportunity please go to https://youtu.be/OS6dviaGas0 Nurse Manager and Treatment Room Nurse Positions Available
Waikerie Medical Centre is a well-established general practice in the Riverland. The practice
supports GPs, GP Registrars, Interns as well as Flinders University medical students and offers
a wide variety of scope for nurses working in rural general practice.
There is an opportunity for 2 experienced nurses to join the team. Registered and Enrolled
nurses are invited to apply. Position 1 – Nurse Manager; Position 2 – Treatment room
Nurse. Both positions are full time; job sharing will be considered for suitable applicants.
Are you a good communicator with a knowledge of triage, wound care and infection control,
then this is the job for you. Support is available for necessary upskilling.
Current AHPRA registration and relevant checks as listed on the job specifications will be
required.
Applications and requests for Job Descriptions to be emailed to the Practice Manager:
mhahn@waikeriemedical.com.au or posted to Waikerie Medical Centre, Private &
Confidential Attention: Practice Manager PO Box 396 Waikerie SA 5330. Applications close
Friday 2 July 2021.
For more professional development opportunities go
to www.countrysaphn.com.au
Central Region
Cardiology Medical
Professional
Development - Nuriootpa
Monday 1 November
2021, 7.00pm Register Here
North & West Region
Cardiology Medical
Professional Development -
Port Lincoln
Thursday 7 October 2021, 7.00pm
Register HereDepression Dilemmas - Port
Lincoln
Saturday 23 October 2021 9.00am -
5.00pm Register Here
Yorke & Northern Region
Supporting Individuals After Dermatology Medical Professional
Disaster Training for General Development - Maitland
Practitioners and GP practice Friday 15 October 2021, 7.00pm
clinics - Yorke Peninsula Register Here
Monday 11 October 2021, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Register Here Dermatology Medical Professional
Development - Clare
Psychological First Aid Training Friday 19 November 2021, 7.00pm
for Emergency Managers and Register Here
Supervisors - Yorke Peninsula
Tuesday 12 October 2021
9.00am - 12.00pm
Register Here
Trauma-related training for
Emergency Services Personnel
and Volunteers - Yorke Peninsula
Tuesday 12 October 2021, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Register Here
Metro Region
BLS & Anaphylaxis Management 2021 APNA Conference
for General Practice - Royston Roadshow - Adelaide
Park Monday 7 February to Tuesday 8 February
Tuesday 12 October 2021 2022
6.00pm - 9.00pm Register Here
Register Here
Doctors for Doctors Workshop -
Royston Park
Saturday 30 October 2021
8.00am - 1.00pm
Register Here
Webinars
STI and BBV Nursing: Management
Complexities in Personality and Care
Disorder: A Mentalization-Based Course One: Tuesday 12 October 2021,
Treatment (MBT) Approach 6.30pm - 8.30pm (AEDT)
Friday 1 October 2021 Course Two: Wednesday 13 October 2021,
9.00am - 4.30pm (AEST) 6.30pm - 8.30pm (AEDT)
Register Here Course Three: Tuesday 19 October 2021,
6.30pm - 8.30pm (AEDT)Course Four: Wednesday 20 October 2021,
6.30pm - 8.30pm (AEDT)
Register Here
Project ECHO online symposium Mental Health Reimagined
Monday 11 October 2021 Saturday 6 November 2021
12.30pm - 2.00pm 8.30am – 6.30pm
Register Here Register Here
Medications and Chronic Kidney
Disease
Wednesday 20 October 2021, 7.00pm
Register Here
e-Learning
A Systematic Approach to National Comorbidity Guidelines
Investigating Symptoms of Lung Train-the-Trainer Workshops
Cancer Tuesday 23 November 2021
In collaboration with Cancer Australia and 8.30am - 4.30pm (AEST)
clinical experts in lung cancer, Lung Register Here
Foundation Australia has developed a free,
accredited eLearning course for primary
care health professionals
Register HereIntroducing CarerHelp Diversity The CarerHelp Diversity Project aims to support the diverse needs of Australia’s family carers. To promote the project and highlight the importance of tailored resources, we interviewed members from the CarerHelp Diversity National Reference Group (NRG). In a Q&A style, interviewees discuss their role in the industry, primary areas that carers need help with, the importance of tailored information for diverse groups and what they look forward to in the CarerHelp Diversity Project. We invite you to take part in shaping CarerHelp Diversity by sending us your views. CarerHelp Diversity is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and is managed by the Australian Carer Toolkit Project. CarerHelp is HonCode certified and is a Healthdirect information partner. CONTACT US Beckwith Park, 30 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa SA 5355 PO Box 868, Nuriootpa SA 5355 T 08 8565 8900 F 08 8311 1723 E admin@countrysaphn.com.au Country SA PHN would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia and pay respects to the Elders past present and future. We recognise and respect the unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas, which continue to be important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living today. Country SA PHN gratefully acknowledges the financial and other support from the Australian Government Department of Health. Click here to update your subscription preferences.
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