Would you like to improve your recall and reminder system for the uptake of the shingles vaccine in your practice?

We’re giving practices the opportunity to trial GoShare Plus, an innovative health promotion tool.

Background

The Shingles vaccine, Zostavax, is available free of charge on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for patients in Australia aged 70-79 years. 50 per cent of patients in this age group haven’t received the shingles vaccine.

Aims

This pilot program will provide general practices an efficient recall and reminder system that sends preventative health resources by SMS to help increase the uptake of the shingles vaccine, Zostavax by eligible patients.

What will your practice receive?

• Access to GoShare Plus, an integrated recall and reminder system within CAT4, to generate a list of unvaccinated patients
• Functionality to send eligible patients an SMS with an embedded link to an information video, fact sheet and website
• Ongoing support from Healthily including online training and resources
• GoShare Plus license and the Shingles Pilot content bundle (valued at $129 – single campaign), and SMS credits for all eligible patients @0.25c per credit (2 credits are used per Shingles pilot SMS message)

What are the benefits for your practice?

• Enhance practice systems by utilising an efficient recall and reminder system.
• Improve the health literacy of patients
• Increase the uptake of the shingles vaccination for patients aged 70-79 years.
• Improve patient outcomes by reduce the risk of shingles amongst your patient population.
• Promote and maintain a culture of quality learning in your practice.
• Enhance patient-centred strategies in your practice.

How to apply

Download the application form for more information and to apply. Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 4 March 2020.

  Application form (.docx, 587 KB)

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is seeking to commission a provider to deliver mental health services to residents of residential aged care facilities in the Western Melbourne Region (Melbourne, Brimbank, Melton, Maribyrnong, Wyndham, Moorabool, Hobsons Bay Local Government Areas). 

Providers would deliver services to residents of residential aged care facilities who are experiencing mild to moderate mental illness, and  also deliver training and capacity building activities for residential care facility staff to increase their understanding of mental illness in older people and to enable them to deliver effective supports to residents who are experiencing mental illness.

How to apply

NWMPHN uses Tenderlink as its portal for all tender responses and enquiries. Tender documents can be obtained after registering though Tenderlink.

Visit Tenderlink and click the ‘registration’ tab to create an account if you do not already have one. Once registered, click ‘all current tenders’ to apply.

All communications and enquiries must only be directed in writing through our Tenderlink portal or by email to tenders@nwmphn.org.au

Tenders close at 5:00pm AEDT on Friday, 13 March 2020 and submissions must be fully received by this time. 

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is seeking to commission a provider to deliver mental health services to residents of residential aged care facilities in the Northern Melbourne Region (Darebin, Hume, Moreland, Yarra, Moonee Ponds and Macedon Ranges Local Government Areas). 

Providers would deliver services to residents of residential aged care facilities who are experiencing mild to moderate mental illness, and  also deliver training and capacity building activities for residential care facility staff to increase their understanding of mental illness in older people and to enable them to deliver effective supports to residents who are experiencing mental illness.

How to apply

NWMPHN uses Tenderlink as its portal for all tender responses and enquiries. Tender documents can be obtained after registering though Tenderlink.

Visit Tenderlink and click the ‘registration’ tab to create an account if you do not already have one. Once registered, click ‘all current tenders’ to apply.

All communications and enquiries must only be directed in writing through our Tenderlink portal or by email to tenders@nwmphn.org.au

Tenders close at 5:00pm AEDT on Friday, 13 March 2020 and submissions must be fully received by this time. 

Would your practice like to join the global fight to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030?

Liver cancer is the fastest growing cause of death from cancer in Australia, with the main cause being hepatitis C. New hepatitis C drugs became available on the PBS in March 2016 that are simple, safe, oral medications taken for 12 weeks that almost always leads to total cure.

We need more general practices to lead the way.

We are offering 10 practices an opportunity to participate in a supported, whole of practice, six-month Intensive Quality Improvement (IQI) activity. The aim of the activity is to increase the capacity and confidence of general practice to screen, treat and manage patients with hepatitis C.

What will your practice receive?

• RACGP-accredited CPD activity (previously 40 Category 1 points)
• Facilitated learning workshops with subject matter experts
• Project lead person to provide in-practice quality improvement support
• Practice support toolkit
• Opportunity to share, network and connect with other practices involved in the project
• Develop relationships with integrated hepatitis C nurses who can provide ongoing guidance and support
• Monthly PEN data reports
• Structured QI activity to contribute to PIP QI requirements

Download the form below for more information and to apply.

  Application form (.docx, 2 MB)

Applications close at 5:00pm AEDT on Friday, 6 March 2020.

Applications are now open for practices to join the Doctors in Secondary Schools program at Footscray High School (formerly Footscray City College).

Adolescents need accessible, sensitive health care. This is a unique opportunity to provide care to young people in need, engage in your local community and build trust with the next generation of patients for your practice.

Download the form below to apply.

 Application form (.docx, 686 KB)

 What is Doctors in Secondary Schools?

 Doctors in Secondary Schools from the GP Perspective