The NDIS Local Area Coordination (LACs) Service provided by Social Futures (formally known as the Northern Rivers Social Development Council) launched in Northern NSW on Monday the 3rd of April and is now active throughout the district. The Local Area Coordinators will play a key role in preparing the community for the start of the
Click here to view Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard’s Media Release on Palliative Care a Priority for NSW. On Friday 12 May Lismore MP, Thomas George and Parliamentary Secretary for Regional and Rural Health, Leslie Williams hosted Palliative Care Round Table Discussions held at the local Council Chambers in Goonellabah. Attendees from the Northern NSW Local Health District, community-based
The Joint Approach Project announced the official launch of the SOS Clinic on 29 May 2017. The Specialised Osteoarthritis Screening Clinic provides assessment, management and monitoring services for ‘holistic’ health issues effecting joint pain. Operating out of The Tweed Hospital, an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist will provide General Practitioners and clients with a thorough whole-of-health report
Ken Lee has recently become available to work in a service enablement capacity with Northern NSW Integrated Care. He brings with him a background in social science and over 20 years of experience with the organisation in a clinical capacity and in program management. When asked about his philosophy on community integration Ken had the following to
Why? Every winter, there is a surge in healthcare demand both in the community and hospitals. Older and frail patients are especially vulnerable during this time. Aim To support general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services to keep their most vulnerable patients well and reduce their likelihood of being hospitalised this winter. For more information: www.ncphn.org.au/winter-2017
On 4 May 2017 Catriona Wilson, Integrated Care Manager attended the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) Australasion Forum in Sydney. Focussing on value-based health care and restructuring health systems to achieve real value for patients, this forum is led by the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) alongside partners HCF and Ramsay Health