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As an independent not-for-profit Primary Health Network (PHN) funded by the Australian Government, our role is to:
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- coordinate health system integration
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Are you up to date with the latest clinical guidance on the diphtheria outbreak?The NT Centre for Disease Control (CDC) ...
08/06/2026

Are you up to date with the latest clinical guidance on the diphtheria outbreak?

The NT Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has updated advice for primary care and hospital-based clinicians. Access the latest health alerts, clinical management guidance for primary care, and key infectious diseases support contacts for Royal Darwin Hospital and Alice Springs Hospital.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3S0G7fP.

NT PHN was proud to attend the Aboriginal Medial Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) Social and Emotional Well...
07/06/2026

NT PHN was proud to attend the Aboriginal Medial Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Alcohol and Other Drugs (SEWB AOD) Forum in Darwin last week.

Our Executive Manager Strategy, Commissioning and Integration, Ali Lloyd, joined Simon Casey, Director of Su***de Prevention at NT Health NT Health, to present on health policy and the commissioning of SEWB and mental health services across the Northern Territory.

The conference brought together people from the sector to share knowledge, strengthen connections and hear from inspiring keynote speakers from Waminda - South Coast Women's Health & Wellbeing Aboriginal Corp., a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in New South Wales.

Thank you to Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory for creating a space for passionate people to work together to help improve health and wellbeing of Territorians.

🌟 Gold Sponsor announcement! 🌟We’re pleased to announce Neami National as the Gold Sponsor of Compass Conference 2026!To...
04/06/2026

🌟 Gold Sponsor announcement! 🌟

We’re pleased to announce Neami National as the Gold Sponsor of Compass Conference 2026!

Together, Neami and NT PHN are committed to meeting local mental health needs, working towards improving outcomes for all Territorians.

Register now for Compass 2026 to learn more about Neami’s NT services, which range from providing short-term care to helping people navigate access to the right support at the right time.

Visit our events webpage to register today 👉 https://bit.ly/4nhAu8M

Learn more about Neami National: neaminational.org.au

Learn more about the diphtheria outbreak, the 2026 flu season and strategies to deal with vaccine hesitancy in your prac...
04/06/2026

Learn more about the diphtheria outbreak, the 2026 flu season and strategies to deal with vaccine hesitancy in your practice.

Join Specialist Public Health Physician Dr Ashish Yadav from the NT Centre for Disease Control and Jayne Porter from NT's Immunisation Program to understand how your practice can best support your patients.

Attendees will learn how to:

✅apply the 2026 clinical guidelines for the respiratory season (Influenza, RSV, COVID-19) and the current NT diphtheria outbreak response
✅navigate the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule to correctly identify catch-up and booster requirements for older and high-risk adults
✅understand the main reasons behind vaccine hesitancy and use quick, effective talking points to address them
✅identify practical ways to build opportunistic vaccination into everyday clinic routines.

📅Thursday, 11 June 2026
⏲️6:00 - 8:00pm
📍Oaks Elan Hotel, Darwin
✅ One hour of self-reported CPD

Register now and support better health outcomes for people in the Territory https://bit.ly/4x0TuwR

📢 Mental Health First Aid Training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.Register now for a FREE mental health f...
02/06/2026

📢 Mental Health First Aid Training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

Register now for a FREE mental health first aid training program where participants learn how to recognise, respond to, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing mental health challenges, crises, or distress.

This course is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men who work in in the Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs workforce and is grounded in cultural understanding, community connection, and practical support strategies that respect Aboriginal ways of healing.

📍Location: CDU Casuarina Campus, Darwin
📅Dates: 17 - 18 June 2026

This training is through the Aboriginal MHAOD Workforce Development Project, a Charles Darwin University and NT PHN collaboration.

Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4bD8IOC

NT PHN is proud to co-sponsor the inaugural Dr Bilawara Lee OAM, Faculty of Health Public Lecture, hosted by Charles Dar...
31/05/2026

NT PHN is proud to co-sponsor the inaugural Dr Bilawara Lee OAM, Faculty of Health Public Lecture, hosted by Charles Darwin University.

Join renowned demographer, columnist and business advisor Bernard Salt AM for his keynote address: Baby Boomers and the Care Economy: Planning for Healthcare in Australia, 2026–2036

This insightful public lecture will explore the future of healthcare demand in Australia and the changing needs of the health workforce over the next decade.

📅 Wednesday 8 July 2026
🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Attend in Darwin or online

Secure your free ticket today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4dOfjqr

One more day to nominate! The 2026 Health Professional of the Year Award nominations close midnight tomorrow 📅🏆This is y...
29/05/2026

One more day to nominate! The 2026 Health Professional of the Year Award nominations close midnight tomorrow 📅🏆

This is your final chance to recognise the dedication, leadership and impact of individuals and teams working across primary healthcare in the NT.

We are seeking nominations for all the following categories:
🏆General Practitioner of the Year
🏆Nurse/Midwife of the Year
🏆Allied Health Professional of the Year
🏆Aboriginal Health Practitioner of the Year
🏆Primary Health Care Support Person of the Year
🏆Primary Health Care Service of the Year
🏆Primary Health Care Team of the Year
🏆Rising Star of the Year

Submit your nomination before midnight 31 May! 👉 https://bit.ly/4uEbSJZ

Strong connections to culture, family and Country are central to social and emotional wellbeing ❤️🖤💛NT PHN’s Strategy an...
29/05/2026

Strong connections to culture, family and Country are central to social and emotional wellbeing ❤️🖤💛

NT PHN’s Strategy and Evaluation Senior Program Officer, Beatriz Cardona, recently visited the Tiwi Islands to speak with Elders, community leaders and local organisations about the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Program and its role in community life.

The visit highlighted the importance of safe, culturally grounded and community-led approaches to supporting wellbeing.

📰 Read the full story on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/49Wftec

Why is vaccine uptake lower among older Territorians and what can healthcare professionals do to improve it?Join Dr Ashi...
27/05/2026

Why is vaccine uptake lower among older Territorians and what can healthcare professionals do to improve it?

Join Dr Ashish Yadav, Public Health Physician at NT Centre for Disease Control, for this free 30-minute webinar exploring current vaccination trends and practical strategies to support higher uptake among older adults.

This session is designed for GPs and healthcare professionals who provide and/or prescribe vaccines in the NT.

By attending, you’ll:
✅understand key National Immunisation Program (NIP) funded vaccines for older adults, including 2026 updates for influenza and RSV
✅explore factors contributing to low influenza vaccine coverage among older Territorians
✅learn practical approaches to address vaccine hesitancy and improve uptake.

📅 Wednesday, 3 June 2026
⏲️ 6:00pm - 6:30pm
📍 Online

Register now and support better health outcomes for older Territorians 👉 https://bit.ly/4v7XidJ

🌟 Nominations are now open for HPOY's Rising Star of the Year Award 🌟This award recognises an emerging primary healthcar...
26/05/2026

🌟 Nominations are now open for HPOY's Rising Star of the Year Award 🌟

This award recognises an emerging primary healthcare professional who is already making a meaningful impact through leadership, dedication and commitment to their community.

Last year’s recipient, Kamika Pollard, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with Danila Dilba Health Service, was recognised for the trust and connection she built with clients through culturally safe care, her ability to support and lead her peers through change, and the initiative she showed in strengthening her trainee cohort and community outcomes.

Do you know someone who is shaping the future of primary healthcare in the Northern Territory?

🔗 Submit your nomination now! 👉 https://bit.ly/4uEbSJZ

📅 Nominations close Sunday 31 May

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