Tuesday 22 Jan 2019
The PHN has established a GP Scholarship Project offering Central Coast GPs short term paid placements within interesting clinical areas of the Central Coast Local Health District. These placements will offer GPs an opportunity to update their knowledge and skills by working in a supervised environment with local specialists and their clinical teams. There are two Alcohol & Other Drugs placements currently, working with Dr Ian Chaussivert, an...
Tuesday 22 Jan 2019
NACCHO and the RACGP are working on health initiatives and want your input. The survey is open until 15 February, and your ideas are welcomed on current issues including; improving quality of 715 health checks; clinical software and the implementation of the National Guide; and culturally responsive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Click here to participate in the survey.
Thursday 17 Jan 2019
PHNs will receive additional funding for community mental health services from July 2019. A changed funding model will mean that support for mental health services will be extended for three years. This will allow longer term planning, and greater certainty for vital services that have often experienced staff shortages due to the uncertainty of short term contracts. It is expected that this initiative will improve access to services, particular...
Thursday 10 Jan 2019
headspace will receive an additional $47 million to support the mental wellbeing of young Australians. Funding will be used to deliver the Young Ambassadors for Mental Health project including eight young people with a lived experience of mental health issues. They will engage with the public through a travelling roadshow, a youth summit, regional youth forums and online activities. Funding will also continue to support and build the quality of ...
Friday 21 Dec 2018
Peoplebank is Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network's initiative to include you in the conversation about improving local health. It's an opportunity for you to provide your thoughts, feelings and ideas on a range of projects and activities we are working on to create healthy people and healthy communities. How to be part of the conversation To participate in peoplebank you'll need to sign in (or register). As a registere...