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

PPE REQUEST FORM

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 PANDEMIC TOOLKIT

AH&MRC Influenza Toolkit

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

Telehealth Services and E-Prescriptions

TELEHEALTH HUB

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

NSW HEALTH PRESCRIBING ADVICE FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Respiratory Clinic Referrals

Template

Date Effective

Word Doc

PDF

Best Practice

Medical Director

Respiratory Clinics                                                                              May 2020 Word PDF

HotDoc COVID-19 Vaccine Hub for Practices

WNSW PHN Respiratory Clinics FAQ's

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

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.

Criteria for the Release of Persons 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

Free Mental Health Resources

Black Dog Institute Online mental health case discussion and peer support group for GPs

CHILD PROTECTION RISK ISSUES AND PRACTICE CONSIDERATIONS 

PARTNERING WITH WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING VIOLENCE

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