No Images? Click here 22 August 2019The Administrator is now inviting nominations for the Administrator’s Medals in Primary Health Care 2019The Administrator’s Medals in Primary Health Care are annual awards which recognise excellence in the Territory’s community of health professionals and service providers. Her Honour the Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO, Administrator of the Northern Territory, is now calling for nominations. If you know an individual, team or whole of practice / health service that should be recognised for what they do, we invite you to submit a nomination before 13 September. 8 days to go until the Compass Teaching & Learning Conference 2019!Registrations for the Gala Dinner and accommodation grants have now closed. Delegates are still invited to register for the free conference and attend any of the sessions on the exciting 2019 program. If you have already registered for Compass, remember to download the app and start exploring. You can build your own schedule on the app, message other delegates and participate in live polls, feedback surveys and Q&As throughout the conference. Health Care Hot Topics: Registrations are now openAre you a primary health care professional working in Central Australia? Register to attend 1, 2, 3 or all 4 nights of free professional development on the following hot topics:
Each evening includes dinner and entertainment. Registrations close 22 September 2019. Northern Territory PHN NewsTennant Creek residents to receive new podiatry serviceTennant Creek residents who receive a referral from their GP will be able to access a new podiatry service from this month. HealthPathways update | Silica ExposureNT HealthPathways is an online tool which helps General Practitioners refer patients to the right services for their needs. The tool now has 250 live localised pathways. New Silica Exposure HealthPathways developed to respond to increasing incidence of silicosis in Australia. TendersConsultancy for co-design of refugee healthNorthern Territory PHN is seeking a suitable consultant organisation or individual to lead/facilitate a co-design process for an improved refugee health service model for the Northern Territory. Tender documents are available on our Tenderlink portal. Not registered on Tenderlink? View our quick guide. Primary Health Care NewsBoosting health services: NT Mental Health Strategic Plan launchedThe Territory Government has released its NT Mental Health Strategic plan 2019-2025, providing clearer direction for supporting the social and emotional health and wellbeing of Territorians with mental health issues. New reminder letters for children and adolescents overdue for vaccinationThe Department of Human Services has commenced sending additional reminder letters to individuals overdue for vaccination. Clinics are advised that they may see increased numbers of patients coming in for overdue vaccinations. Supporting aged care workers with a Digital DashboardTo further support aged care workers, End of Life Directions for Aged Care is developing a palliative care dashboard that can be built into existing IT systems to inform clinical care and support continuous quality improvement. Pack your pills | Top End Health ServiceTop End Health Service has produced a flyer reminding patients to consider which medications they need to bring when they come to hospital; clinics are invited to share this with their patients. 7th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium: Call for abstractsThe call for abstracts for the 7th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium: Shaping the Future is open now and closes on 30 September 2019. NT Suicide Prevention Community Grants AwardedThe Territory Government has allocated a total of $200 000 in grants with a focus on community-based activities. Medical Training Survey: Calling all Doctors in trainingThe Medical Training Survey is a national, profession-wide survey of all doctors in training of Australia; it is open now and closes 30 September. Nurse practitioner fact sheet | Australian College of Nurse PractitionersThe Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) has released a new fact sheet explaining why and how Nurse Practitioners are recruited to health care services. Identified Nurse Home Visitor | Darwin
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Continuing Professional Development30 - 31 August, DarwinCompass Teaching & Learning ConferenceThis conference is an opportunity for NT health professionals to come together and share knowledge of primary health care in their regional and remote settings. The theme for this year is Uncharted Territory: The future of primary health care. Registration is free. Friday 13 SeptemberProvide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Northern Territory PHN and St John Ambulance invites health professionals to attend the upcoming Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Course presented by St John Ambulance. 30 September - 3 October, Alice SpringsHot TopicsRegister to attend 1, 2, 3 or all 4 nights of free professional development training on the following Hot Topics:
Registrations close 22 September 2019 Other Education EventsKids Behaviour and Mental Health ECO Network | 22 August | Webinar |