Health Professional Resources
- NSW Ministry of Health ACD Form and Booklet
- Advance Care Planning Australia
- Advance Care Planning documents and links
- Advance – training for practice nurses and GPs
- RACGP
- Aboriginal Stories About End of Life Care
- How to start the discussion
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander discussion starter
- End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC)
- Hospital Avoidance Services – Aged Care:
- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital – GRACE (Geriatric Rapid Acute Care Evaluation) – Northern Sydney Local Health District
- Aged care Rapid Response Team(ARRT) – Northern Sydney Local Health District
- BRACE (Beaches Rapid Access Care of the Elderly) – Mona Vale Hospital – Northern Sydney Local Health District
- Hospital in the Home (HITH) – Formerly Acute Post-Acute Care (APAC) – Northern Sydney Local Health District
Home – OPAN – Advocacy for older people free, independent and confidential support to older people receiving government-funded aged care
Carer Gateway – Homepage | Carer Gateway
- Northern Beaches Seniors Directory
- Telstra Priority Assistance Form
- Seniors Energy Rebate
- Asthma Foundation Referrals
- Australian Asthma Handbook 2025
- Asthma Action Plan (Asthma Australia)
- National Asthma Council information sheets:
Bowel Screening
- Home Test Kit Instruction Video – English and 6 other languages
- Indigenous Bowel Screen – specific training and resources
- National Bowel Cancer Screening
Breast Screening
- Short Video: Are you at risk of breast cancer? Women over 50
- Short Video: Are you at risk of breast cancer? Have a mammogram every 2 years
- Breast density – information for GPs
Cervical Screening
HIV
- NSW HIV Support Program
- HIV Testing Table
- GP Contact Tracing Table
- Pregnancy and HIV information sheet
- Clinical guidance on when to provide antiretroviral therapy – advice on when to initiate treatment
- ASHM trained HIV S100 Prescribers
- Needle and syringe program locations in NSW
Zika Virus
HIV/STIs Clinical Resources
Child, Youth and Family Health
- Child, Youth Mental Health Service
- Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening Program (StEPS)
- Substance use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service
- Child, Youth and Family Health: Nursing Services
Out-of-home care (OOHC)
Child Protection
Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative
Go4fun: healthy eating and staying active – program for children above a healthy weight
- Find out more here
- Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia
- 14 Essentials for Good Dementia Care in General Practice
- Memory Problems: Information for people with Dementia and their carers
- HealthPathways Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
- A Care Guide for General Practice
- Dementia and Driving
- 24-hour helpline – 1800 699 799 – Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS)
- Dementia, decision aids and general practice
- Early Dementia – Optimal Management in General Practice
- Dementia QI Guide
- Dementia QI PDSA Template
- MYMEDINFO
- SNHN information, referrals and support
- Assessing Capacity
- Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool (AUSDRISK) including:
- AUSDRISK Diabetes tool Italian
- AUSDRISK Diabetes tool Greek
- AUSDRISK Diabetes tool Korean
- AUSDRISK Diabetes tool Chinese
- AUSDRISK Diabetes tool Vietnamese
- AUSDRISK Diabetes tool Arabic
- Support for GPs
- NDSS Multicultural Diabetes Resources
- NDSS Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) Resources for Diabetes Referral Pathways
- Diabetes Australia
- NDSS Registration form
- Growing Healthy Kids Service GP Referral form
- Get Healthy: a free NSW Health Service telephone-based health coaching
- Health Pathways for Diabetes
- Australian National Diabetes Strategy 2021-2030
- Domestic Violence GP Toolkit
- Domestic Violence HealthPathways
- SNHN Domestic and Family Violence
- Domestic Violence Safety Assessment Tool
- NSW Health Worker’s Guide to Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence
- Domestic and family violence support
- Relationships Australia
- Contact Local Council
- Domestic Violence Hotlines
NSW Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service – What is HIV?
- NSW Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service – What is hepatitis B?
- HepLink Australia: Hep B Get Tested
- Download the GP information pack to learn how to support confident, stigma-free discussions and to reduce barriers to testing among priority communities.
- Sydney North HealthPathways: Chronic Hepatitis C
- To register for HealthPathways, contact HealthPathways@snhn.org.au to request a username and password.
- ASHM Hepatitis C resources page (including health professional resources for testing, decision-making, consensus statement and seeking specialist review and advice)
- ASHM Hepatitis C online learning modules
- NSW Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service What is hepatitis C?
There are nine services on the Northern Sydney to help you if there is a chance you will become homeless. If you are already homeless, they will help you access crisis or transitional accommodation. Importantly they will work with you to help make sure that you don’t become homeless in the future.
A range of people access these services, including single women and men, young people and families. All services can help Aboriginal people and people from different cultures. You can be referred to a service by a friend or family member, the Link2home phone line or by another service. If you’d prefer, you can contact services directly yourself.
- Northern Sydney West Youth Solutions – Young people under 25yrs – (02) 9480 2500
- Taldumande Youth Services – Young people under 25yrs – (02) 9460 3777
- Phoenix House Youth Services – Young people under 21yrs – (02) 9437 0077
- The Burdekin Association – Young people under 25yrs – (02) 8976 1777
- Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai and Ryde/Hunters Hill Homelessness Service – Single women, single men, families – (02) 9488 2400
- Bringa Women’s Refuge Delvena Women’s Refuge – Women, families – (02) 9971 4499
- Northern Sydney Early Intervention & Prevention Service (MA) – Young people, men, women, families – (02) 9480 2500
- Northern Sydney Early Intervention & Prevention Service (RFS) – Young people, men, women, families – (02) 9334 0111
- Homeless Outreach LocalKind (formerly Community Northern Beaches)52 Raglan St, Manly (02) 9977 1066
- Mission Australia (02) 9902 5100
- Crisis Accommodation Link2Home 1800 152 152
- Mission Australia (Ebbs House) 174 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale (02) 9902 5100
- Women and Children First (formerly Manly Warringah Women’s Resource Centre) (02) 9971 4499
- Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter (02) 9977 7772
- Support for people at risk of homelessnessMission Australia – Homelessness Early Intervention – Northern Sydney (02) 9480 2500
- Following vaccination – what to expect and what to do (tear off pads, patient resource)
This resource is an updated version of the previous “common reactions” pad and provides easy-to-read information on common reactions that may occur after vaccinations. It is available to download as a PDF or to order as a tear-off pad from the Department of Health website. - Vaccination for women who are planning pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding
- Australian Immunisation Handbook
- NSW Health – Immunisation programs
- AusVaxSafety – vaccine safety data
Bowel Screening
Inform your patients about the importance of screening for bowl cancer with resources specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Indigenous bowel screening program – Don’t Delay Poster
- Indigenous bowel screening program – Don’t Delay Postcard
- How does a bowel screening test work
- Indigenous Bowel Screen
Health Assessment
- CLICK HERE to find an Iron Infusion service provider. Fill in a provider name or suburb and click on the “search” button. Please be aware that this page may currently take some time to load.
- Non general practice locations
- Wise Specialist walk in clinic – Macquarie Park – 02 9216 7676
Please note:
SNHN uses every endeavour to maintain the accuracy of information provided on this site, however, some or all of the contact details may, from time to time, be amended, or become superseded or otherwise inaccurate.
SNHN does not necessarily sponsor, endorse, or approve of any particular health professional service or products mentioned on this website and makes no warranties or representations regarding the quality, accuracy, merchantability or fitness for purpose of any person or material referred to. All content contained within this site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
- LGBTQI+ inclusion toolkit for healthcare providers: find practical resources to create LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces.
- Q Life nation-wide counselling and referral service for LGBTI people
1800 184 527, 3pm to 12am everyday - Case studies from Qlives:
- “Am I a Carer?” – CLICK HERE
- Rural and Regional Stories – CLICK HERE
- Isolation and Loneliness – CLICK HERE
- Bonnie’s Story (Intersex) – CLICK HERE
- HMR and RMMR Fact Sheet for GPs
- Home Medicines Review: patient poster for your practice or pharmacy
- Medication Management Review: health professionals poster for your practice
- Medication safety hotlines: poster
- Medicine shortages
- Reporting adverse events
- Returning unwanted medicines
- Generic medicines: facts and fallacies
- Medicines list: helping you keep track of your medicines
- Credentialled list of pharmacists for ASPIRE Trial: click here
- Taking alcohol with medication: poster
- Tips to remember to take your medication on time
Training and information for Health Professionals
The list below includes courses and information suitable for GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers, specialists, allied health workers, nurses and midwives. They help support recognition of menopause and perimenopause presentations, evidence-based management in general practice, and informed discussions with patients.
Upcoming event:
- SNHN invites general practitioners and Practice Nurses to join clinicians from the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Menopause Hub for a practical session focused on the everyday prescribing of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) in general practice. This presentation will explore commonly used MHT formulations and brands, strategies for individualising treatment, management of common side effects and patient concerns, and practical troubleshooting tips frequently encountered in the consulting room.
Courses and resources:
- Managing menopause in general practice (CPD-accredited) – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
- Understanding menopause for nurses and midwives – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
- Practitioner Toolkit for Managing Menopause – Women’s Health Research Program in the Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- E-learning modules for a range of health professionals on managing women’s midlife health issues including menopause (CPD-accredited) – Australasian Menopause Society
- Information, guidelines and webinars (resources) for health professionals – Australasian Menopause Society
- Minymaku Kutju Tjukurpa Women’s Business Manual for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.
The Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Alliance QHUB website provides access to resources, webinars and other educational activities, aimed at increasing professional knowledge and understanding of the evidence-based management of menopause symptoms. The QHUB provides a number of resources including a Clinical Guide for health professionals, and a Decision Aid to support shared decision-making for clinicians and their patients.
Information on educational opportunities can be accessed via the QHUB website.
A reminder that two new MBS items for health assessments for menopause and perimenopause, (MBS Items 695 and 19000), commenced on 1 July 2025 to support these conversations with your patients. For more information:
- Mental Health Services Guide
- Mental Health Access Line – 1800 011 511A 24hr mental health referral service operated by the NSW Government
- Bernados Family Support Services – 1800 066 757
- Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- White Ribbon Australia Helplines
- Mensline Australia – 1300 789 978
- Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800
- Domestic Violence Line – 1800 656 463
- NSW Rape Crisis Centre – 1800 424 017
- Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
- GP Psychiatry Support Line – 1800 16 17 18
- WayAhead.org.au
- Psychological Assessment: Assessing a patient’s capacity for work
- Medicare Mental Health
- Support and Palliative Care NSLHD
- Hammondcare Palliative Care Referral Form
- Hammondcare Palliative Support Care
- End of Life Essentials Education
- Palliative Care Australia
- Everything you need to know about dying!
- End-of-Life and Palliative Care Network
- Palliative Care After Hours Helpline – 1800 022 222
Smartphone apps
- palliAGED GP app is now CareSearchgp App
- palliAGEDnurse app
- CareSearch Health Professionals Hub provides evidence-based tools and information to support quality palliative care across diverse care settings including primary health care
- palliAGED – evidence-based guidance, practical tools, and training to support palliative care in aged care settings
- Making an Advanced Care Directive – Information and Form
- Pain Management Form
- Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (Nov 2023) Webinar (ACRRM/NSW Health)
- Case scenarios for managing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (Nov 2023) Webinar (ACRRM/NSW Health)
- Sydney North Health Network videos
- Syphillis education
- Safer Baby Bundle eLearning modules. A suite of eLearning modules with evidence-based information on the 5 elements of the bundle: Smoking Cessation, Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR), Decreased Fetal Movements (DFM), Side Sleeping and Timing of Birth.
- Clinical practice guidelines – pregnancy care
- Introduction to Syphilis for Midwives and Clinicians Providing Antenatal Care (NSW)
- Low-dose aspirin in obstetric care: View clinician information and patient flyer.
- RACGP Red Book (10th edition)
- Australian Asthma Handbook
- Home oxygen – NSW Gov Enable NSW
- Lung Foundation Australia
- COPD Guidelines
- Inhaler technique – National Asthma Council video
- COPD Medication Chart
- COPD Action Plan
There are two types of abortion used to end a pregnancy:
- surgical abortion – which involves an operation, usually under a light sedation, to end the pregnancy
- medical abortion – which involves taking medications that cause a miscarriage and can be offered if you are less than nine weeks pregnant
Ultrasound
An ultrasound is required prior to both surgical and medical abortions to confirm the pregnancy and the age of the pregnancy. Your service provider will either perform the ultrasound or provide you with a referral.
Helplines
- NSW Pregnancy Choices Helpline (NSW Health) – www.pregnancychoices.org.au or 1800 008 463
- Family Planning NSW Talkline – www.fpnsw.org.au/talkline or 1300 658 886
- National Relay Service (for deaf people) – 13 36 77
- TIS National’s interpreting service – 13 14 50
- BIRTHLINE Pregnancy Support Free and confidential 24-hour information, counselling, and support Ph 1300 655 156.
Termination of Pregnancy Services
To find abortion services across Australia see Health Direct – Family Planning Services
Private Clinics
Practices in the Sydney North Primary Health Network region or close by who offer abortion services and would like to be added to this list please contact us via email pcait@snhn.org.au or phone (02) 9432 8250.
Newington 10 Avenue of the Americas, Newington NSW 2127, Ph 1300 372 372
Fairfield 24-26 Nelson Street, Fairfield NSW 2165, Ph 1300 372 372
Surgical – Yes
Medical – Yes
Ultrasound – No
Bulk Billing available for
Clients aged 18 years and under
Health Care Card holders (including Health Care Concession Cards and Low Income Health Care Cards)
Pensioner Concession Card holders
Full time students
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Women’s Health Road 6 Hilmer St, Frenchs Forrest
Medical – Yes
Surgical – No
Ultrasound – Yes
Clinic 66 31 Bertram St, Chatswood Services
Medical – Yes
Surgical – Yes
Ultrasound – Yes
Macquarie Street Clinic 195 Macquarie St Sydney Services
Medical – Yes
Surgical – Yes
Ultrasound – Yes
The Private Clinic Surry Hills 120 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, Sydney
Medical – Yes
Surgical – Yes
Ultrasound – Yes
MSI Australia – Sydney CBD Abortion & Contraception Clinic
Medical – Yes
Surgical – Yes
Ultrasound – Yes
Gynaecology Centres Australia 33 MacMahon Street, Hurstville, Southern Sydney
Medical – No
Surgical – Yes
Ultrasound – Yes
Gynaecology Centres Australia Hills St, Gosford
Medical – No
Surgical – Yes
Ultrasound – Yes
- ACI Transition Care Service (state-wide service supporting young people aged 14-25 yrs with chronic and complex conditions, their families/carers and clinicians in the move from paediatric to adult health services)