“Get Healthy” Information & Coaching Service
This NSW Health Get Healthy Information & Coaching Service is a free, confidential telephone service that helps people make lifestyle changes. Qualified Get Healthy Coaches provide information and ongoing health coaching and support.
ABC radio and television coverage of Indigenous issues. The portal is designed to reflect current issues and is a highly informative, dynamic and interactive space, showcasing creativity, developing online communities and encouraging social engagement .
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Resource Kit - health checks for children, adults & older people
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
The only national publication written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers covering a range of topics including primary health care, community profiles, health promotion, etc.
ACIR List of reports available
The Australian Childhood Immunisation Register produces a series of statistical, identified and access reports for immunisation providers who are registered to use the ACIR secure internet site. This is a summary of the reports available.
ANMC Competency Standards for the EN
ANMC Competency Standards for the RN
Australasian Society for HIV Medicine
ASHM is the peak Australasian organisation representing the medical and health sector in HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and related areas.
Australian Division of General Practice - Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative
Australian General Practice Network
Australian General Practice Network
The Australian General Practice Network is involved in a wide range of activities including health promotion, early intervention and prevention strategies, chronic disease management, medical education and workforce support.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
A "one-stop info-shop" for people interested in improving the health of Indigenous Australians. It provides quality, up-to-date information and supports 'yarning places' (electronic networks) that encourage information-sharing and collaboration.
Australian Nurses & Midwifery Council
Australian Practice Nurse Association
Autism - Helping Children with Autism package
Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) website providing details of the Helping Children with Autism package
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute was established in 2008 following the merger of the Baker Heart Research Institute and the International Diabetes Institute.
Cancer Institute NSW : eviQ Cancer Treatments Online
eviQ Cancer Treatments Online provides relevant, evidence based information about clinical cancer treatments. This system requires users to register to access a username and password (registration is free).
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculator
Produced by the National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance for the information of health professionals. Based on the 2009 Australian Guidelines for the assessment of absolute cardiovascular disease risk
Cavalry Mater Newcastle - Specialty Clinics (uploaded 22.04.2010)
Link to brochure developed to assist GPs with referrals to Calvary Mater Newcastle
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention - Travellers Health
All you need to know for international travel
Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity
The Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity (CPHCE) is part of the Faculty of Medicine and is associated with the School of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of New South Wales
Child Protection System - NSW Health changes from 24 Janaury 2010
Children’s Health : Royal Far West
Royal Far West provides a wide range of essential specialist health services to meet the needs of country children and their families in NSW
This website hosted by Hunter New England Health contains information and resources for people wanting to know more about chlamydia, and for health professionals.
Chronic Condition Self Management Guidelines for GPs (RACGP)
The "Sharing Healthcare Guidelines" have been developed to assist GPs, Nurses and AHPs facilitate self-management in clients with a chronic condition by providing a framework for effective interactions and management strategies
Clinical Practice Guidelines - National Health & Medical Research Council
This online resource (developed by the NHMRCs National Institute of Clinical Studies) provides links to clinical practice guidelines developed for use in Australian health care settings.
Coeliac Disease : The Coeliac Society of Australia Inc
Contact your local NPS Coordinator
To ask about a visit or just to discuss any medicine queries, contact Janet Robilliard at the Division (ph: 02-6766 1394) or email :
Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (CRCAH)
The CRC for Aboriginal Health is a collaborative research organisation that brings together Aboriginal organisations, research institutions and government agencies to deliver health-related programs to Aboriginal people.
Department of Health & Ageing - Tackling Chronic Disease
Dept of Health and Ageing Enhanced Primary Care Program
The Department of Health and Ageing Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program provides a framework for a multidisciplinary approach to health. This site provides links to information about the different aspects of the program.
Diabetes Australia is the national peak body for diabetes in Australia providing a single, powerful, collective voice for people living with diabetes, their families and carers.
This website is for people living with diabetes, their families and friends. It includes private counseling, links and resources, information about health professionals and an opportunity to share your story and read other stories about life and diabetes.
This website hosted by Diabetes NSW contains information for kids and teens with Type I Diabetes
This website is for all people living with diabetes in NSW
Department of Health & Ageing website providing information on a range of medical workforce incentive programs. A starting point for OTDs who may be considering work in Australia and for employers seeking to recruit them
Family Planning NSW is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which provides reproductive and sexual health services in New South Wales.
GL2010_003 : Rural Adult Emergency Clinical Guidelines 3rd Edition
GL2010_004 : SAFE START Guidelines: Improving Mental Health Outcomes for Parents & Infants
Health Care Complaints Commission
Heptatitis C Referral Checklist (for Tamworth Hospital Liver Clinic)
IB2010_002 : Multi Purpose Services (Guidelines for NSW)
IB2010_005 : KEEP THEM SAFE - Making a Child Protection Report
IB2010_006 : Performance Management Framework
IB2010_007 : Rescinding Guideline GL2005_019: Medical Retrieval System - Problem Case Notification
IB2010_008 : NSW HEALTHPLAN (PD2009_008) & NSW Health Disaster Preparedness Education (GL2009_005)
IB2010_017 : Obsolete Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Office Authored Policy Directives & Guideline
Immunisation and Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
Immunisation for Prevention and Protection - HNEH
Hunter New England Health Immunisation Website
Immunology & Allergy : Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy
Influenza Vaccine Order Form 2010
NSW Health website with information regarding the National Influenza and Pnuemococcal Immunisation Program for 2010 and the Influenza Vaccine Order Form for 2010
From 1 July 2010 medical practitioners across Australia will need to be registered with the Medical Board of Australia
Medical Journal of Australia - Articles on Aboriginal Health
The Medical Journal of Australia is Australia's premier journal of medical practice and clinical research, published by the Australasian Medical Publishing Company Proprietary Limited (AMPCo) for the Australian Medical Association.
Medicare Australia is an Australian government agency “delivering health and payment programs to Australians”.
Medicare Health Assessments Resource Kit
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
The national peak Aboriginal health body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services throughout Australia.
National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2005-2008
NSW Health : Sexual Health Plus
This NSW Health Website provides links to NSW Health strategies, reports, services, policy directives and guidelines; as well as national research, policies and agencies. For more information call the NSW Sexual Health Infoline 1800 451 624
NSW Health “Policy Matters” newsletter : Volume 2 - Issue 1
March Quarter 2010 issue of the NSW Health "Policy Matters" newsletter advising of policy directives, guidelines and information bulletins issued by the NSW Department of Health in the past quarter.
NSW Health Chief Health Officers Report, Aboriginal health chapter
NSW Health Policy Directives & Guidelines
All NSW Health policy directives, guidelines and information bulletins. Policy documents can be browsed by date of issue, by author branch, A-Z, applies to and functional groupings.
NSW Health Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy
This NSW Health website provides links to reports on the NSW Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy Environmental Scan 2006 – 2009; the NSW Sexually Transmissible Infection Strategy 2006-2009; and NSW HIV/AIDS Strategy Environmental Scan 2006-2009
The NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN) develops and administers a number of programs to improve the recruitment and retention of GPs in rural and remote NSW, as well as providing a central information resource for rural medical support initiatives in NSW
Nurses and Midwives Board of NSW
Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH)
Pain Management : Hunter Integrated Pain Service (HIPS)
Pandemic (H1N1) Influenza - Health Emergency Website (DoHA website)
This Australian Government Health Emergency website keeps you up-to-date with important information about pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza outbreaks in Australia.
Pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 (NSW Health website)
This NSW Health website explains how you can limit the spread of influenza, as well care for someone who does get sick. Up-to-date information.
PD2010_003 : Palliative Care Strategic Framework 2010-2013
PD2010_004 : Women’s Health Plan 2009-2011
PD2010_006 : Whole Body Cooling - Neonates Suspected Moderate or Severe Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalo
PD2010_009 : Children and Infants with Gastroenteritis - Acute Management
PD2010_013 : KEEP THEM SAFE - Information Exchange
PD2010_016 : SAFE START Strategic Policy
PD2010_017 : Maternal & Child Health Primary Health Care Policy
PD2010_018 : Mental Health Clinical Documentation
PD2010_023 : Kidney Health Check: Promoting Early Detection & Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
PD2010_027 : Oral Health Specialist Referral
PD2010_028 : Influenza Pandemic - Providing Critical Care
Prescription Shopping Information Service
If a doctor suspects a patient of getting medicine in excess of medical need, they can call Medicare Australia 's Prescription Shopping Information Service. For more information click the above link.
RACGP- National Faculty of Aboriginal Health and Torres Strait Islander Health
Working in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association (AIDA) to support a range of activities & resources in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Roster Billing and Centralized Billing for Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations
This article published by Medicare Learning Network has information for physicians, providers and suppliers submitting claims for influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations
Rural and Remote Incentive Programs Assistance Service (RRIPA)
The Rural and Remote Incentive Programs Assistance Service (RRIPA) is a new initiative which provides information and links to the incentives and support programs available, both financial and non-financial, to current and prospective rural medical practit
Sexual Health Clinics - Contact Details
Sexual health centres (or clinics) offer free and confidential STI (including HIV) testing, treatment and information.
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Gay Men
In December 2000, South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service Public Health Unit convened the Sexually Transmitted Infections in Gay Men Action Group, known as STIGMA.
Stevens site
Templates - generic and disease specific templates from Monash Division of General Practice
DO NOT OPEN the electronic templates as opening these files may destroy the template fields within them; follow the instructions for downloading them. TO VIEW templates before downloading, click on the paper based versions link
The National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Program (NRRHIP)
NRRHIP aims to improve access to health services by providing funding to rural and remote communities where the lack of infrastructure is a barrier to the establishment of new, or the enhancement of existing health services.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Medication Management Review Program
Type 1 Diabetes Insulin Pump Program - On line subsidy estimator