Head to Health expansion to be commissioned through PHNs Every Australian should enjoy access to quality mental health and suicide prevention services in a way that suits their needs and circumstances, but reality doesn’t always meet expectations. Read more Read more
Education and training in aged care As more Australians are living longer, an increasing number of general practice encounters are for people aged 65 or older (more than one in three). Read more Read more
Addressing gaps in the system of care for mental health “… when I asked for help, it felt like there was nothing there … it’s so heartbreaking when you finally work up the courage to voice the horrible things that you’re experiencing, but ther... Read more Read more
New training helps maximise MBS opportunities for chronic disease care With Australia emerging from pandemic crisis mode, primary health providers are returning their focus to chronic disease management (CDM) and preventive health. Read more Read more
Primary Health Networks: Improving consumer access to after hours primary care. We’ve all been there – cutting a finger badly while slicing vegetables for dinner late on a Sunday night; or your child waking up in the middle of the night with a barking cough and in distress. Read more Read more