CESPHN – SUPPORT FOR NURSES WORKING IN GENERAL PRACTICE
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
CESPHN Health Professionals Network
New Nurses working in the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region can register for our Health Professionals Network for free, allowing you access to our newsletters, immunisation education and many other CPD events.
A great success – Our Annual Practice Nurse Forum Day
Last Saturday, 18 October, CESPHN held its annual Practice Nurse Forum Day at the Pullman Hotel, Sydney Airport.
It was a fantastic and enjoyable day with lots of conversation, networking and educational opportunities.
It was great to meet and connect with local nurses working in general practice and understand how we can help as a PHN to support them. A big thank you to our sponsor Sanofi, who helped us make this day a success.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Infection Prevention and Control Week – 19 to 25 October
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week highlights the important role of IPC in protecting the community from infection and keeping people safe.
This year’s theme for IPC Week is ‘A proactive approach to IPC: Identify the risk, Protect patients and the workforce, Control the spread of infection.
This year’s theme aims to highlight the importance of knowing how to identify infection risks and actions all healthcare workers can take to prevent the spread of infection in their workplace.
Let’s get behind IPC Week in your practice! Use the Commission’s resources for infection prevention and control to support your organisation improve patient and healthcare worker safety.
For more information – Infection Prevention and Control Week | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) not accessible in most aged care facilities
In a recent study conducted by Go Gentle Australia found that VAD is only offered with full access to 5% of residential aged care facilities despite it being a legally available option in every state and shortly in the ACT.
To find out more – VAD not accessible at most residential aged care homes, study finds. | Health Services Daily
Changes to the Mental Health Better Access Initiative will come into effect from 1 November 2025
The Australian Government is making changes to the Better Access Initiative from 1 November.
These changes are designed to enhance equitable access to mental health supports and services, strengthen the holistic relationship between patients and their healthcare providers and reduce the administrative burden and complexity for GPs and Medical Practitioners by allowing greater flexibility through time-tiered general attendance MBS items for mental health treatment plan reviews, referrals, and consultations.
For more information – Better Access redesign – from 1 November 2025 | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Referring to headspace Hurstville and Miranda
headspace Hurstville & Miranda offer free support for young people aged 12–25. Services include help with mental health, physical & sexual health, alcohol & drug use, family therapy, work & study, and both social and clinical groups. GPs and nurses can refer young people for mental health support.
Referring is quick and easy, you can:
✅ Fill out an online referral form here
📞 Call us directly
📧 Email us
Contact Details:
· Miranda: (02) 9575 1500 | headspace.miranda@stride.com.au
· Hurstville: (02) 8048 3350 | headspace.hurstville@stride.com.au
For more information – https://cesphn.org.au/news/custom_media/referring-to-headspace-hurstville-and-miranda
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS
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 24 October 2025
To find out more and register – 2025 PN Diabetes Workshop topics
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is offering healthcare professionals working within the CESPHN region the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to attend this workshop Perform Venous Blood Collection on 90% scholarship, at cost of $50 (valued at $450).
Details
Tuesday 2 December 2025
9.45am – 2.00pm
CESPHN Office Mascot
To apply – https://forms.cesphn.org.au/1574
Immunisation Update
For the latest Immunisation update please CLICK HERE
Health Referral Forms
