| Issue 20, 25 March 2010 |  |
IN THIS ISSUE: Alerts | Program Updates | Activities and Forums | Communiques | Items of Interest | Community Events
Alerts
Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer – To coincide with the Closing the Gap initiative, GPSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ros Miles to our team as Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer. Ros will be attending the National Indigenous Health Project Officer Orientation Workshop in Melbourne on 14-15 April and looks forward to meeting Network members. Ros can be contacted at GPSA via email or direct line (08) 8179 1704.
Lifestyle Modification Program – Expressions of Interest for the LMP are underway, for link to AGPN website click here. For further details contact Cathy Zesers at GPSA.
Domestic Violence Workshop – 29-30 June 2010. Venue to be advised. Supported by Lifeline through an AGPN initiative. Applications from Mental Health practitioners, Nursing in General Practice staff and Aboriginal Health workers are encouraged. Contact Sue Billett for details.
Aboriginal Family Birthing Program: Aboriginal women caring for Aboriginal women in rural SA. Report from Dr Julia Vnuk, GP Representative on Country Health SA Aboriginal Families Birthing Program Steering Committee, click here
Do It For Life – For the new referral taking into account changes to the criteria click here. Please check against your current MD template.
Closing the Gap – For the latest Practice Incentive Payment (PIP) information click here. For more details contact Cathy Zesers.
Upcoming GPSA Supported Events
General Practice Network Leadership Group – 28-29 April 2010, Canberra
GPSA Board of Directors meeting – 6 May 2010
Rural Divisions Network meeting – 20 May 2010
GPSA Quarterly meetings with SA Health, Country Health SA and Dept Health and Ageing – 20 May 2010
Divisions Executive Network (SA) meeting – 21 May 2010
GP Forum – 21 May 2010
Country Practice Nurse Initiative – CPNI is well underway and the Patient Journey is part of this area of work. For the latest copy of the Patient Journey Communiqué click here
Items of Interest
Diagnostic Test Results Update – SA Health has updated brochures and posters availaible for practices to inform patients on the handling of diagnostic test results. For details click here
University of Melbourne Practice Nurse course – Places are available for the second semester 2010 of the Certificate/Diploma of Primary Care Nursing by distance education. For information click here or contact Ms Bernie Cooper on 03 8344 7275.
Australia's Healthy Weight Week 2010 a success – The Dietitians Association of Australia and its Accredited Practising Dietitian members hosted the third Australia's Healthy Weight Week (AHWW) on 24 – 31 January, 2010. AHWW 2010 reached over 6 million people with media items and there were more than 25 events around the country. For more information visit the AHWW website
Community Events
Towards Evidence-Informed Health Systems, 13 May 2010, 2.30-4.00 pm. PHCRIS seminar with Professor John Lavis, click here
AGPAL 5th International Conference in Healthcare – Quality Around The World, 20-22 May 2010, Melbourne, click here
