📢 CHN members are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thur. 29 Oct, via Zoom. The meeting will open at 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start. For information about the AGM and how to register visit: chnact.org.au/about-us/our-b…

☀️ Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe, bringing significant challenges for patients and primary care teams alike. Join our expert multidisciplinary panel of GPs, psychologists, dietitians and exercise physiologists to explore practical strategies for managing the physical, mental and social health impacts of extreme heat. 📅Wed. 4 Nov, 7pm-8.30pm. ✏️ Register now: tinyurl.com/365xx95p #HealthEducation #PrimaryHealthcare #primaryhealthnetworks #capitalhealthnetwork #heatwaves

🗞️ Read our latest 2/52 newsletter for information on the Palliative Medicines in Community Pharmacies (PMCP) Program. Delivered by CHN, with ACT Government funding, EOIs are open for a Community Pharmacist and up to 2 primary health care prescribers with a special interest in end-of-life care to join the PMCP Advisory Group. More information and other ACT primary health care updates available here: tinyurl.com/2s3b2x8h

Allied health professionals support Australians in more ways – and in more places – than many people realise. This Allied Health Professions Day, we’re celebrating the diverse professions, people and services that make allied health such an essential part of Australia’s health system. Allied health: For everyone, everywhere. @comms_ahpa #AHPsDay2026 #AlliedHealth4Everyone #AlliedHealthEverywhere

📢 CHN is offering 30 fully funded Nurse Immuniser Scholarships for Ahpra-registered nurses working in general practice across the ACT, with funding from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The scholarship provides access to the 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘝𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 course, delivered by SA Health and accredited by Health Education Services Australia. Successful completion awards a Certificate of Completion recognised by ACT Health and Community Services Directorate, enabling nurses to administer immunisations without a prescription or standing order in the ACT. To apply, eligible nurses must submit a personalised recommendation letter from their direct supervisor or Practice Manager, including their Ahpra number, to [email protected]. Successful applicants will be notified within 5 business days and will receive enrolment details from SA Health. 🔗 For more information read our latest Health InterACTion newsletter: tinyurl.com/chdbryw8

To help more ACT health care providers gain the knowledge and skills needed to prescribe Opioid Maintenance Therapy (OMT), CHN awarded scholarships to 2 recipients to attend the recent RACGP General Practice in Addiction (GPADD) Conference. 🗞️ Read this week's Health InterACTion newsletter to find out more about this opportunity, their experiences, and the vital role of primary care providers in improving access to care across the ACT. 📧 If you're a GP, GP Registrar or Nurse Practitioner who would like to participate in training to become an endorsed OMT prescriber in the ACT, please email the team at CHS on [email protected]. 🔗 Full story here: tinyurl.com/chdbryw8

📢 CHN is offering free spots for health care workers in the ACT to access the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s online Grief and Bereavement course (2 hours of online learning). This is suitable for clinicians, allied health professionals, nursing staff, medical administrators, and anyone who may encounter grieving individuals in their daily work. The course takes participants through the process of grieving and bereavement, exploring theories of grief and the effects of grief on a person’s life. It also incorporates communication strategies and example conversations to support those who are grieving. 📩 If you are interested, contact [email protected] for more information.

📢 Join CHN and accredited education provider Curijo Pty Ltd for an interactive face-to-face learning experience designed to support primary care providers and allied health providers to deliver culturally safe and responsive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Presented by Tina McGhie, Chief Operating Officer & Delivery Lead at Curijo, these sessions will help participants gain practical knowledge and skills that can be applied in everyday practice to foster respectful relationships and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: Wed. 14 Oct, 5.30pm-8.30pm, CHN Office: tinyurl.com/4e372ek8 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: Wed. 21 Oct, 5.30pm-8.30pm, 59 Cameron Ave, Conference and Event Centre. tinyurl.com/ydzwcxaw

📢 CHN in invites you to attend the 3rd in a series of 4 educational webinars focusing on the diagnosis and management of common chronic skin conditions. Presented by Dr Catherine Drummond and Dr Andrew Miller, this session will focus on genital dermatology and hidradenitis suppurativa. ⏯️ These webinars will also be posted on CHN’s YouTube channel. 📅Mon. 28 Sept, 6.30pm-8pm. Register here: tinyurl.com/ms97a549

🗞️ In this week's 2/52 newsletter CHN invites members to vote in the election for 2 positions on the Board of Directors. The following positions are contested in this election: 𝐚) 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝟏 (𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬) 𝐛) 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝟑 (𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫) 🕔Voting closes 5pm Thur, 15 Oct. 2026. 🔗 Read our newsletter to learn more about each candidate and how to vote, and to stay up to date with ACT primary health care updates, training opportunities and upcoming events: tinyurl.com/3pr88pm8

📢 CHN invites GPs, Practice Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Practice Managers, Reception Staff and other primary health care professionals to an interactive workshop where we will explore the purpose, value and practical application of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Health Assessment (or ‘715 Health Assessment’) in mainstream general practice. The session will examine how high-quality, culturally safe health assessments can support the early identification of health needs, strengthen therapeutic relationships, improve care coordination, and contribute to Closing the Gap outcomes. Register here: tinyurl.com/mvavnjek

This Women’s Health Week (7-11 Sept.) focuses on the little things that can make a big difference — nourishing your body, moving more, resting, connecting and prioritising your wellbeing. Visit jeanhailes.org.au for practical information, expert advice and real stories designed to help women care for their health in ways that feel realistic and achievable. ℹ️ CHN works with commissioned local service provider Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT (SHFPACT) to support women’s health in the ACT. Through the Australian Government’s PHN Program, CHN commissions SHFPACT to run a specialised Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain GP Clinic for coordinated chronic disease management. 🌐More information on their website: shfpact.org.au/index.php/cli… @JeanHailes #WomensHealthWeek #DoItAnyway #jeanhailes

CHN will establish and maintain a network of care finders to provide specialist and intensive assistance to help people within the care finder target population to understand and access aged care and connect with other relevant supports in the community. We are seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) from community and support organisations, and other health care providers, to work collaboratively with CHN in the delivery of the care finder program in the ACT region. 🗞️For more information and other ACT primary care updates read today's 2/52 newsletter: tinyurl.com/bdf7tvvh

📢 CHN, in partnership with Inherited Cancers Australia, invites health care professionals to an insightful webinar on identifying and supporting patients who may be at increased risk of hereditary cancer. ℹ️ Presented by experienced genetic counsellor Jennifer Rigby and Inherited Cancers Australia Programs and Advocacy Manager, Robyn Smith, the webinar will combine brief didactic teaching, facilitated discussion, lived-experience insights, and case-based learning. 📅Wed. 9 Sept, 7pm-8.30pm. Register here: eventbrite.com.au/e/building…

Last week CHN hosted an Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) Industry Event, bringing together ACOPs, residential aged care home (RACH) managers, community pharmacists, Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing representatives, researchers and students to learn more about the ACOP measure and its impact across the ACT. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from ACOPs about their role within aged care homes, including supporting medication safety, resident care, staff education and quality improvement initiatives. A key message was the value of having a pharmacist onsite to provide timely advice to residents and staff, helping to improve medication management and resident outcomes. 🤝 Thanks to all the attendees for joining us, and we look forward to continue partnering for better health outcomes in residential aged care homes!

Do you see people who are facing mild mental health challenges? The new Medicare Mental Health Check In service offers free online support to help people build practical skills and feel more confident day-to-day. The digital service delivers evidence-based, Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) through online tools, to guide people through life’s challenges. People work through the tools independently, and if they need support, with guidance from a qualified mental health practitioner via telehealth.📱📞💻 Support is now available: ✅to help with managing worries, improving sleep, or lifting moods ✅free for everyone living in Australia aged 16 and older – no diagnosis or referral needed. If the service is suitable for your patients, encourage them to call 1800 595 212 or visit 💻mentalhealthcheckin.gov.au.