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Using HealthPathways during your patient consultations

Optimise how you use HealthPathways while with your patient. Start typing in the search bar at the top of the HealthPathways screen to see relevant page results such as clinical pathways and request pages that list services you can refer your patient to.  

Improve pneumococcal and COVID vaccinations for vulnerable patients

SNHN, in partnership with GoShare, invites general practices to register to participate in recall programs aimed at enhancing patient care and increasing vaccine uptake in the Northern Sydney region. 

Primary Sense reports update, Jan 2026

A new Hepatitis C report is now available that can be utilised to identify patients with Hepatitis C, those at risk of Hepatitis C or re-infection, and to monitor treatments and tests conducted. Plus, the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) report has been updated to include two new columns: CKD Diagnosis and CKD Date.  

Vaccination updates for health professionals, Jan 2026

View the updated Authorised Registered Nurse/Midwife Vaccination Standards and Authority (NSW Health); help families understand which immunisations are recommended this new school year; help address declining immunisation coverage.

HealthPathways updates as of 15th Jan 2026

Claim CPD hours using HealthPathways

Did you know that time spent in HealthPathways can contribute to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)? CPD Reporting logs your time spent on HealthPathways. Add learning notes and self-reflections to generate a personalised PDF report for CPD submission.

SNHN Stakeholder Value Proposition published

In 2025, SNHN conducted a value proposition survey and face-to-face workshops to better understand the needs of Primary Care stakeholders. The feedback has been compiled into a final report. Thank you to everyone who contributed, helping us tailor our support to better meet your needs.

Strengthening Community Wellbeing in Northern Sydney

We’re excited to announce the successful providers for the Integrated Wellbeing Hub Tender, who will join Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) in a syndicate agreement to deliver integrated, community-based mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs wellbeing services across Northern Sydney.

Are you prepared for disaster this summer season?

Australia has a long history of natural hazards and disasters such as heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, floods, severe storms and tropical cyclones. These are becoming more frequent and intense in part due to climate change.

NSLHD will only accept eReferrals through HealthLink after 1st Dec 2025

From 1 December 2025, Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) will only be accepting electronic referrals (eReferrals) from General Practitioners (GPs) through the HealthLink platform.

New Integrated Team Care provider for Northern Sydney region

Grand Pacific Health (GPH) will now be managing the Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients living with chronic conditions in Northern Sydney.

Nurses Re-entry Program

Want to rediscover your passion for nursing? Want to play a crucial role in keeping people healthy and out of hospital? Through a new Australian Government Initiative, you can now reconnect with nursing within the supportive environment of general practice.