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Encouraging patients to live well with diabetes
24 November 2021
World Diabetes Day was Sunday 14 November 2021, focusing on the importance of improving access to diabetes care for all and the need for action to prevent diabetes and its complications.
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You've checked in, but have you checked your mental health?
16 November 2021
As NSW celebrates surpassing 90% double-dose vaccination rates, a core group of Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are working together to ensure community members' ongoing physical and mental health remains a priority.
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National Cervical Screening Program Update Expansion of self-collection
9 November 2021
All women under the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) will be able to self-collect their own screening sample from 1 July 2022. Details of this announcement can be found here.
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National Cervical Cancer Awareness week 2021 – It’s time to catch up
8 November 2021
November 8-14 is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. The theme of the week will build on last year’s message and encourage women aged 25-74 that it is “time to catch up”.
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Dr Hamish Steiner RDAA’s Rural Doctor of the Year 2021
8 November 2021
Congratulations to Dr Hamish Steiner who has been named Rural Doctor of the Year 2021 by the Rural Doctors Association Australia (RDAA).
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Tribute to local primary health workers as South East NSW vaccination rates reach 80 percent
28 October 2021
COVID double dose vaccination rates in the 11 local government areas (LGAs) in South Eastern NSW have officially passed the 80 per cent eased restrictions target. According to the latest statistics, first dose rates have also passed the 90 per cent milestone in every LGA.
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GP and primary health services in outer metropolitan, rural, and regional Australia
26 October 2021
COORDINARE recently made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee Inquiry into the provision of GP and related primary health services to outer metropolitan, rural, and regional Australia. Read our submission here or find out more information about the inquiry here.
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Breast Screen NSW services update
15 October 2021
BreastScreen NSW has advised that screening services are being resumed in some areas.
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Services have recommenced at its clinics in Queanbeyan, Moruya and Bega. Mobile clinics will be visiting Crookwell (until 22 October), Goulburn (25 October – 17 December) and Braidwood (29 November – 10 December).
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Safe drinking campaign kicks off in South Eastern NSW
15 October 2021
COORDINARE and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation have joined forces for the first time to share national drinking guidelines with local communities in South Eastern NSW.
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Combined efforts lead to encouraging results for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander vaccination rates
7 October 2021
Aboriginal health leaders report an increase in vaccination rates amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the South Eastern NSW region but are urging community members to keep second dose appointments and to stick to the same vaccine.
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COORDINARE announces appointment of new Chair
23 September 2021
COORDINARE, today announced Julie White has been appointed as the organisation’s new Independent Chair. Ms White brings more than 40 years of experience in the not-for-profit and corporate sectors, having worked as global head of the Macquarie Group Foundation and inaugural CEO of Chief Executive Women.
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Benefits campaign linked to increased vaccine availability
13 September 2021
A campaign to increase COVID vaccination rates in the eleven local government areas in South Eastern NSW was launched today by COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN.
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