The information on this page is the latest information and resources to provide AMS and ACCHO Support.
The Western NSW Primary Health Network recognises and appreciates the unique role our Aboriginal Medical Services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations play in delivering health services and support tailored specifically to meet the needs of Aboriginal communities in our region. We endeavour to do our best to support you during the COVID-19 response.
We have created this section of our website specifically for AMSs and ACCHOs to access relevant resources and information specific to Aboriginal people and health services.
We encourage you to download these resources, visit these websites and to regularly check the Department of Health and NSW Health websites for the latest COVID-19 updates.
Healthdirect Hotline: 1800 022 222
Public Health Unit: 1300 066 055
If you require clinical advice on matters relating to Communicable Diseases or other Public Health issues outside of normal hours, please contact your nearest Public Health Unit.
Bathurst: 0428 400 526
Dubbo: 0428 400 526
Broken Hill: 0419 917 426
UPDATED NSW COVID-19 RULES AND RESTRICTIONS
COVID-19 INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL RESPONSE AND ESCALATION FRAMEWORK
COVID-19 HEALTH PATHWAYS WESTERN NSW
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AMS and ACCHO Specific Resources
If you need to contact the Western NSW Primary Health Network in regard to COVID-19 or areas of support within your AMS or ACCHO during this time, please contact WNSW PHN on 1300 699 167.
If you require assistance printing any resources, please contact WNSW PHN who will mail the required resource.
COVID-19 Checklist - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
NACCHO COVID-19 Primary Healthcare Guidance
Management and Operation Plans for Indigenous Populations
AH&MRC COVID-19 Information and Resources
Health Infonet Covid-19 Updates and Information
NACCHO COVID-19 Information and Resources
Influenza Vaccination - FAQ'S FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE
Community Resources - Keep the Mob Safe
If you require assistance printing any resources, please contact WNSW PHN who will mail the required resource.
PROTECT YOURSELF, MOB & COMMUNITY POSTER
DIDJA KNOW - SIMPLE STEPS FOR HAND HYGIENE POSTER
Good health and hygiene poster
Stay Deadly & Practice Good Hygiene poster
NACCHO - Stop the Spread Poster
Protect Community and Elders Poster
WELL-BEING FOR ELDERS DURING COVID-19
Stay Connected, Keep our Mob Healthy Poster
Keep our Communities Healthy Brochure
Aboriginal Health Well-being Brochure
Australian Government Resources
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Telehealth Services and E-Prescriptions
Telehealth Guidance for Practitioners
RACGP - TELEHEALTH VIDEO CONSULTATIONS GUIDE
RACGP - TELEHEALTH FACTSHEETS AND TEMPLATES
BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES OF USING TELEHEALTH IN YOUR PRACTICE
DELIVERING EXERCISE SERVICES ONLINE
Train IT Medical Training - Telehealth Webinars
E-Prescription Information
Community pharmacists in NSW can now dispense a prescription for most medicines using an image of the prescription received by email or fax, rather than requiring a paper prescription.
This temporary measure will better support patients, prescribers and pharmacists during the COVID-19 response, and allow better integration of the prescription and supply of medicines with the Commonwealth Government’s COVID-19 response telehealth reforms.
NSW HEALTH IMAGE-BASED PRESCRIPTIONS FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS INFORMATION
Respiratory Clinic Referrals
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HotDoc COVID-19 Vaccine Hub for Practices
WNSW PHN Respiratory Clinics FAQ's
Latest COVID-19 Information and Updates
COVID-19 Guidelines
AHMRC Pandemic Toolkit
The ACCHS Pandemic Response Toolkit may be a useful resource for Member Services in planning for and responding to pandemics.
Access the AHMRC Pandemic Toolkit
Advanced Care & NSW Ambulance Authorised Care Plans
Advanced Care Plans - Advanced Care Planning Australia
NSW Ambulance Authorised Care
In response to the current demand on services regarding COVID-19, NSW Ambulance Models of Care Unit is changing the processing, endorsement and return of Authorised Care Plans.
Plans can be submitted via ambulance-authorisedcareplans@health.nsw.gov.au
Plan information can be accessed here
Letter of Notice - Change of Process from NSW Ambulance
COVID-19 Dementia Help Sheets
Dementia Australia has released four Help Sheets outlining tips for people living with dementia, carers, families and friends of people living with dementia, residential care providers and home care providers.
Access the Dementia Australia Help Sheets Here
Education Modules
Health and Hygiene for Practices
Advice for healthcare workers, staff, students and volunteers
DHAS Health Care for Health Professionals
Environment Cleaning and Disinfectant Principles for COVID-19
CLEANING & DISINFECTING IN THE WORKPLACE
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
COVID-19 Toolkit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professionals
Employee Assistance Program for NGO staff during the COVID-19 emergency
Returning To Work Post-Isolation
A joint statement from the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) and Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) with the revised Australian criteria for the release from isolation for people who have recovered from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
The COVID-19 outbreak may generate a range of impacts on the community and individual mental health and wellbeing.
To support the community during this period the Life in Mind team at Everymind has worked with the suicide prevention and mental health sectors, and in collaboration with the National Mental Health Commission to provide a comprehensive list of resources to support those affected.
Access the Life In Mind COVId-19 Mental Health Support Resources
HEAD TO HEALTH COVD-19 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Black Dog Institute Online mental health case discussion and peer support group for GPs