We're searching for a new Board Director. In the role, you will play a critical role on the Board to ensure effective strategic planning and sound governance during a time of exciting and challenging organisational development. To be successful in this role you will need to be accessible within the HNECC region to attend Board and Committee meetings and bring a combination of skills and experience that will complement that of the existing Board ...

The PIP Quality Improvement (QI) Incentive commenced on 1 August 2019. It is a payment to general practices that participate in quality improvement activities to improve patient outcomes and deliver best practice care. To qualify for a PIP QI Incentive payment a general practice must participate in Continuous Quality Improvement, and provide the PIP Eligible Data Set to your PHN. Our Primary Care Improvement team are available to assist practices...

The Biennial Immunisation Conference is coming to Newcastle on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th August. The theme 'Vaccine Heroes ' Promoting Vaccines for All' focuses on the critical role of many health care workers including nurses, doctors, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, pharmacists, medical, nursing and healthcare students, in supporting public health programs. Attendees will build their skills and knowledge around v...

Homelessness Week is the annual awareness-raising week to highlight the 116,000 Australians who are homeless on any given night. The main causes of homelessness are poverty, family violence and unaffordable rents. Only about 7% of people experiencing homelessness sleep rough, the vast majority are in cars, crisis accommodation or couch surfing. Homelessness has a major impact on a person's health. Click here to find out the facts and some propose...