Primary Health Networks mental health care guidance – initial assessment and referral for mental health care

This document provides guidance to Primary Health Network on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.

PHN Program Branding Guidelines and Acknowledgements

The Primary Health Networks (PHN) Branding Guidelines provide guiding principles and specifications to support Primary Health Networks to adhere to their contractual requirement to acknowledge funding and other support from the Australian Government, including: the consistent application of branding for the PHN Program (use of the PHN Identifier); application of the PHN Identifier in conjunction … Continued

LGBTIQ+ Affirmative Practice Training Project Framework

The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe.  Each of the trials was led by a local primary health network and aimed to improve the evidence base around effective suicide prevention strategies for priority population groups and the broader … Continued

LGBTIQ+ Mentoring Project Trial Guide

The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe.  Each of the trials was led by a local primary health network and aimed to improve the evidence base around effective suicide prevention strategies for priority population groups and the broader … Continued

LGBTIQ+ Aftercare Trial Guide

The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe.  Each of the trials was led by a local primary health network and aimed to improve the evidence base around effective suicide prevention strategies for priority population groups and the broader … Continued

Mental Health Treatment Plans – A guide for health professionals 2022

Patients with a mental health condition, including those with a chronic or non-chronic diagnosis, benefit from structured management of their treatment needs and referral to appropriate services. Mental Health Treatment Plan (also known as a Mental Health Care Plan) must be completed when referring a patient to a psychiatrist, psychologist, eligible social workers or occupational … Continued

COVID Monitor GP user guide

COVID Monitor is a secure, online portal that allows you to view all of the patients enrolled in the model from your practice in one, clear dashboard.

NWMPHN Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2021–23: full document

Our Reconciliation Action Plan is about turning good intentions into real actions and rising to the challenge of reconciling Australia. Artwork by Dixon Patten, a proud Yorta Yorta and Gunnai man, and the team at Bayila Creative.

Guidelines for Shared Maternity Care Affiliates 2021

These Guidelines have been developed for the provision of shared maternity care between The Royal Women’s Hospital, Mercy Public Hospitals Incorporated, Western Health and Northern Health (the Hospitals) and shared maternity care affiliates credentialed at these hospitals.

Making time to talk about bowel cancer screening: A simple guide for community groups

Making Time to Talk About Bowel Cancer Screening has been created to help community groups to talk about the importance of bowel cancer screening, and share the message with their friends, families and networks.