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Central and Eastern Sydney PHN this July
Update on mental health and drug and alcohol services
From 1 July 2016, PHNs will play a key role in the mental health, and drug and alcohol system architecture, as the Australian Government re-orients service provision towards locally responsive and integrated cares. Click here to read more
Improving mental health services for young people
From 1 July 2016 headspace centres are funded through primary health networks to ensure that headspace services are delivered with a regional focus, based on the needs of young people and their families within local communities. Click here to read more
Not all relationships make us feel good
Shortly after Mary’s husband Norm died, her adult son Kevin moved in with her. Initially Mary enjoyed his company, and was pleased to help Kevin - he had recently lost his job. Soon after though, things changed. Kevin became increasingly angry, always asking Mary for money. Mary was frightened and worried. She was scared to say 'no' for fear of Kevin’s response and didn’t feel safe in her own home. Click here to read more.
Free diabetes education in the community
In two, 2-hour interactive sessions ComDiab educates people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or living with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes about benefits of a healthy diet, regular exercise and weight management, regular medication use, hypoglycaemia awareness and prevention of diabetes related complications. Click here to read more.
Refugee health - New arrivals
Last year the Australian Government announced that an additional 12,000 refugees fleeing conflict in Syria and Iraq will be resettled in Australia. As these refugees start arriving it is timely to reflect on the important role general practice plays in refugee health. Click here to read more.
June Sydney Health Issue now available
Sydney Health Issue is the quarterly hardcopy newsletter of Central and Eastern Sydney PHN. This publication is issued to more than 6,000 general practitioners, practice nurses, practice managers, allied health professionals, community organisations and stakeholders across the Central and Eastern Sydney region.
Click the cover to get an update from our Chair and CEO, read about changes in the mental health sector, correct use of the emergency department and much, much more.
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