Are you a new nurse working in general practice?
Our practice support team are available to provide you with a Practice Nurse orientation session which includes a copy of our Practice Nurse Resource Guide.
We can also provide you with ongoing support to help you learn and succeed in your new role.
These sessions can either be an in general practice or a virtual visit.
If you would like to book an orientation session or have any questions, please contact practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
Practice Nurse Annual Forum Day – Saturday, 25 October 2025
Join us for a dynamic and informative Practice Nurse Forum Day, featuring engaging presentations, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities designed to support and inspire nurses in their practice.
This year, we’re excited to feature a practical wound care session led by an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC). Gain valuable techniques, refresh your knowledge, and enhance your wound care expertise through a dynamic, hands-on workshop.
Stay tuned for more details on registration and the full event agenda—we look forward to seeing you there. Open to all nurses working in general practice within the CESPHN region.
Express your interest now! If you would like to pre-register for this event or have any questions, please contact our Practice Support team at practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
Chronic Conditions Management Changes
Starting 1 July 2025, significant changes to Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS items are set to take effect, marking the first major update in 20 years.
The changes aim to simplify, streamline, and modernise the arrangements for health care professionals and patients, promote continuity of care, encourage the regular review of CCM plans, support communication between a patient’s multidisciplinary care team and ensure existing patients can continue to access the care they need.
Transition arrangements will be in place for 2 years to ensure current patients do not lose access to services.
Visit our website to find out more – https://cesphn.org.au/general-practice/practice-support-and-development/mymedicare-2/chronic-conditions-management
How Pregnant Women are Tested for Gestational Diabetes is about to Change
The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society have released new guidelines for how Australian pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes.
These changes are expected to reduce unnecessary diagnoses and interventions for women at lower risk, easing the burden of extra monitoring. At the same time, they help concentrate care and support on women and babies who are most likely to benefit.
To find out more – https://theconversation.com/how-pregnant-women-are-tested-for-gestational-diabetes-is-changing-heres-what-this-means-for-you-259260
Heart Health Checks Medicare Funding Extended
The Australian Government have extended the Medicare Heart Health Check items 699 and 177 until June 30, 2028.
Heart disease accounts for nearly one in ten deaths in Australia and contributes to 6% of the nation’s overall disease burden. Heart Health Checks are available to Australians aged 30 and over. Since the program began in 2019, more than 870,000 people have completed a check, including over 200,000 in 2024 alone.
To find out more – https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/protecting-australians-from-heart-disease
St Vincents Hospital – Practice Nurses Practical Workshop
The St Vincents Chronic and Complex Care Service will be hosting a free all-day practical workshop for Practice nurses.
Date: Friday 24th October 2025
CESPHN – Responding to Child Sexual Abuse in Primary Care Webinar
With more than 1 in 3 girls and almost 1 in 5 boys experiencing CSA in Australia, CSA is a public health issue. It occurs across all demographics, commonly in the home and by adults known to children and young people. Child sexual abuse causes immense, ongoing pain and trauma that often impacts a child or young person across their entire lifespan. Child sexual abuse is a crime.
This webinar will cover recognising the signs of both current and historical child sexual abuse (CSA) and how to respond in a primary care setting and what referral pathways exist.
When: 24 July 2025
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Where: Online Webinar Event – via Zoom Webinar
Register here – https://connect.cesphn.org.au/EventDetails?id=a1JMn000004hSOZMA2
Research Study Opportunity: Integrating potassium-enriched salt into usual healthcare practice for hypertension management in Australia
Are you:
The George Institute invites you to participate in a research project that aims to seek feedback from key implementation
stakeholders on integrating potassium-enriched salt recommendations into usual healthcare practice for hypertension management in Australia. Information will be gathered through a virtual co-development workshop anticipated for July 2025. Participants are expected to commit approx. 4 hours of their time by participating in a pre-workshop call (10-15min), virtual workshop (3hrs), and review of workshop summary report (1hr). Participants will be reimbursed $400 for their time in the form of a Prezzee gift card.
Please contact Dr Katrina Kissock (kkissock@georgeinstitute.org.au) if you are interested to participate.
This research study has been approved by The University of New South Wales Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC): iRECS8417
Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program
The scholarships will enable registered nurses and midwives to undertake postgraduate study. The scholarships will support registered nurses to become nurse practitioners and midwives to be become endorsed midwives in the primary care and aged care health sector.
For more information – https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/primary-care-nursing-and-midwifery-scholarship-program
For the latest Immunisation update please click here – https://cesphn.org.au/general-practice/practice-support-and-development/immunisation-gp/immunisation-news-alerts
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