Practices who have installed the 3.12.1a update are advised to contact the HCN Support Helpdesk on 1300 788 002 for assistance with restoring your data.

If you have downloaded the file but have not yet installed the update, delete the file and wait for the replacement update.

HCN has advised that a patch will be made available in the next 2-3 days.

New codes of practice have been implemented to assist businesses to implement the changes. Some codes of practice which may be applicable to general practice include:

• How to manage work health and safety risks
• Managing the work environment and facilities
• Work health and safety consultation, co-operation and co-ordination

More information about the specific changes under the new legislation and transitional arrangements can be found on the Workcover NSW and Safe Work Australia websites.

CSGPN will be holding an education event on Tuesday 7th February at 6.30pm on the topic of Workplace Health and Safety with a representative … MORE...]]> Announcements 2012-01-11T23:34:18+00:00 http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/targeted_ataps_services_through_weave/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/targeted_ataps_services_through_weave/#When:22:25:00Z From 1 January 2012, GPs can refer Aboriginal patients with a diagnosable mental health disorder to Vanessa at Weave. Patients of all ages, who identify as Aboriginal, are eligible to access these services at no cost. Referrals are made as per usual arrangements via contacting CSGPN administration to obtain a unique ATAPS number, this entitles a patient to up to 6 individual/group services per referral with a maximum of 12 individual and 12 group sessions available per calendar year.

We are also working closely with our Closing the Gap team through this arrangement to assist individuals who do not currently have a GP to access culturally appropriate primary healthcare services.

GPs who are not yet registered for ATAPS are still able to do so by completing an induction (practice visit) with Mano (ATAPS project officer). To arrange a practice visit, contact Mano on 8752 4907.

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For further information on the Black Dog Institute’s training calendar and programs on offer please refer to their website. If you have specific queries regarding their workshops please contact their Education Project Officer on 9382 8518

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Please direct all enquiries about the Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course to the course coordinator, Anna Janssen: Ph 02 9036 9406 or

Women who have had breast implants and are concerned should ring the Breast Implant Information Line on Ph: 1800 217 257 or contact their surgeon directly for clinical advice. For women who require further follow up, clinical and radiological investigations will be covered under the usual Medicare arrangements.

“Australian women can be reassured that our experts advise that on the basis of current data available there is no evidence of increased rupture rates for PIP implants in Australia,” Acting Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon said.

“The Breast Implant Information Line will operate 24 hours a day from today, to provide advice and support. This government service will also register women’s contact details so follow up information can be provided if necessary.”

Parliamentary Secretary for Health Catherine King said the TGA had only received 37 reports of ruptured PIP implants since 2000, representing 0.4% of PIP implants and was well … MORE...]]> Announcements, Critical Information 2012-01-10T05:15:11+00:00 http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/stis_in_gay_men_action_group_newsletter_nov_2011/ http://csgpn.org.au/news/entry/stis_in_gay_men_action_group_newsletter_nov_2011/#When:02:08:49Z STIGMA Newsletter