CHN Acting CEO Julie Blackburn joined by members of HCCA Chronic Conditions Network at the launch of the Australian Haemochromatosis Registry at Parliament House. This event was hosted by Haemochromatosis Aus. Read more about the Registry here: haemochromatosis.org.au/register/

Our team had a collaborative discussion with Canberra Health Services Director for Allied Health - RACS, Barbara Bolton (middle), at the CHN office. We explored how our PHN can work with Rehabilitation, Aged, and Community Services to optimise referral pathways from primary care.

🗞️ Read this week's 2/52 newsletter to find out some of the latest updates impacting primary health care professionals in the ACT, including the latest information on mpox, COVID-19, new health services available and more and our current open tender: tinyurl.com/4vscsnva

CHN has launched our annual photo competition with the theme "animals and mental health". Submit your photo now for a chance to win a $250 voucher to use at a Canberra restaurant of your choice and to be showcased on CHN's 2025 calendar. More information: chnact.org.au/chn-photo-comp…

CHN and the Canberra Script team held a successful event to share information about Canberra Script, ACT's real time prescription monitoring platform (RTPM). Thanks to all attendees and speakers for your participation. Find out more about Canberra Script: canberrascript.act.gov.au

👏Congratulations to all the artists who participated at the launch of CAHMA’s Art Exhibition, which was part of the Healthy Ageing, Early Intervention program proudly funded by CHN. These are some of the great artworks that were displayed in the exhibition.

In this week's Health InterACTion, we are pleased to inform that CHN, through funding from the Department of Health and Aged Care have awarded over $1.2M through 38 grants to primary care organisations to support activities related to COVID-19. Read more: tinyurl.com/25h46jbr

📸Enter our photo competition now for a chance to win a $250 voucher to use at a Canberra restaurant of your choice and to be featured in CHN's 2025 calendar! Find all details here: chnact.org.au/chn-photo-comp… 📷Photo submitted by Gajen Perry in CHN's 2023 photo competition

CHN, COORDINARE and Dementia Training Australia invite Primary Care Nurses to the first of 2 online workshops looking at how the role of Practice Nurses in team-based primary care improves health and social outcomes for people living with dementia and their carer(s): tinyurl.com/8cbvp446

💜Happy Wear It Purple Day! 💜 CHN proudly wore purple in support of #wearitpurpleday. As an organisation, we are committed to foster a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all. Information about Wear it Purple Day can be found at wearitpurple.org

CHN held its first Allied Health in Primary Care evening, a networking event and forum for all stakeholders in the sector to hear from various peak bodies and health organisations and participate in group discussions on priority health areas in the ACT.

🗞️ In this week's 2/52, CHN and the ACT Mental Health Consumer Network invite you for a webinar on implementing the My Rights, My Decisions Form Kit with vulnerable patients. Learn about this kit and other events and latest ACT primary care updates here: tinyurl.com/mtjzywnh

Photo submitted by Mirei Churton in this year's CHN photo competition: 🐕 "My mate Ava reminds me that smiling makes me feel happier!" If you wish to participate, there is still time! Find all the competition details and submit your best photo here: chnact.org.au/chn-photo-comp…

The CHN is proud to have co-hosted the 2024 TheMHS Learning Network TheMHS Conference in Canberra! Under the theme 'Finding Common Ground', attendees enjoyed innovative presentations, engaging workshops, and passionate discussions on celebrating difference within the mental health care sector

"A cat is like a tiny, judgment-free therapist who thinks your biggest problem is not enough treats. Nothing helps mental health quite like a pet's love"-Rachel Choy. Enter the competition for a chance to win a $250 voucher to eat at a Canberra restaurant tinyurl.com/mt9czwah

In support of #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, our team wore yellow to show solidarity and raise awareness. Read more about this day here: tinyurl.com/3axru4rz. Find out about our recently commissioned Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention: tinyurl.com/39sb4jbv

Ask R U OK? because a conversation could change a life. You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? Conversation. Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through. Your genuine support can make a difference. #RUOK #ruokanyday

The CHN Palliative Care team organised a workshop for allied health practitioners who provide support to patients or caregivers facing life-limiting illnesses, to expand and deepen their understanding of grief and loss as it is experienced in the palliative care context.

CHN held another successful Practice Connect event with Practice Managers and other primary health care professionals to talk about optimising and complying with the MBS to enhance patient care. Thanks to all those who joined us and contributed to the productive discussions!

Practice Nurses and other Primary Care Nurses are invited to this interactive session covering the role of primary care and the Primary Care Nurse in dementia care. For more details and to register click here: tinyurl.com/3zkjwwba