The General Practice Aged Care Incentive supports general practices to deliver regular, proactive services and care planning to older people living in residential aged care homes. Services…
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General Practice Aged Care Incentive Program commencing on 1st July 2024
The General Practice Aged Care Incentive supports general practices to deliver regular, proactive services and care planning to older people living in residential aged care…
NSW Health safety notice on risk of toxicity from ‘colic preparations’ containing belladonna
There have been ongoing reports of neonates/infants in the community presenting to GPs or hospital emergency departments with suspected anticholinergic syndrome, which may occur after…
People from age 45 can now screen with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
From 1 July 2024, people aged 45 to 49 will be eligible to screen with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Eligible people aged 45…
healthdirect Video Call COVID- 19 GP Program extended to Dec 2024
Healthdirect Australia has recently announced the extension of the healthdirect Video Call COVID- 19 GP Program to 31 December 2024, and the PHN Exemplar Program…
Grant opportunity for eligible residential aged care providers
Grant opportunity The Department of Health and Aged Care has recently opened a competitive grant opportunity for the next phase of implementation of the Specialist…
How to choose the right inhaler device for my patient: low-carbon respiratory care
This is the sixth and final part in a six-part e-news series presented by Sophie Timmins (Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Consultant), Katrina Tonga (Respiratory &…
AIR Tip: What is the difference between an immunisation provider and an information provider?
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) uses the following terminology: An immunisation provider is the provider who administered the vaccination. An information provider is the provider who recorded the vaccination,...
General practices, you can help to eliminate Hep C by 2030
Hepatitis C is one of the leading causes of liver cancer in Australia, despite being a preventable and curable virus. Primary care practitioners can play…
MyMedicare: has your practice registered? Public awareness campaign begins February
MyMedicare: the new voluntary patient registration model is well underway. It’s voluntary and free to register your practice and patients. It is open to Australians…
Expression of Interest: GP Workforce Advisor
Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) is inviting expressions of interest from GPs with a knowledge of and passion for future workforce planning and GP training…
Support for community members suffering due to conflicts overseas
As we see the ongoing overseas conflicts, we recognise the profound impact these conflicts may have on people’s mental health and well-being. In times of…
Seeking expressions of interest (EOI) – Identifying Risk of Frailty in General Practice Reseach Study
Frailty is a common syndrome that can affect up to 25% of your patients aged 70 and over. Frailty can increase your patients’ risk of…
ASPIRE to improve medication safety
Medication safety has become both a national and PHN (Primary Health Network) health priority. Problems with medications are common at transitions of care, for example,...
SNHN’s response to the result of the Voice to Parliament, constitutional change Referendum of 14 October 2023
On Saturday, 14 October, the Australian people were asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on a single question. “A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution…
Go4Fun: free NSW Health program for children aged 7-13 years above a healthy weight
Go4Fun program: Go4Fun is a free NSW Health program for children aged 7-13 years who are above a healthy weight, and their families. The program…
SNHN’s statement in favour of the Voice to Parliament
Statement The Northern Sydney PHN operated by the Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) supports the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of our region in…
healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program extended to 31 Dec 2023
The Department of Health and Aged Care has extended the healthdirect Video Call COVID-19 GP Program to 31 December 2023. We encourage you to continue…
Dementia Action Week, 18-24 Sep: Act now for a dementia-friendly future
Dementia Action Week 2023 is from 18-24 September, with World Alzheimer’s Day on Thursday 21 September. This year’s theme is Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly…
Cancer prevention and screening in general practice
Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) recently held an education session focusing on how to enhance participation of the eligible practice cohort in the national cancer…