Northern Territory PHN

14/11/2025

Central Australia has some of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the world, with some communities seeing up to 40% of adults affected.

Today on World Diabetes Day, we’re proud to acknowledge Helen Lamech from Central Australia, who was awarded Nurse/Midwife of the Year and the prestigious Administrator's Medal at our 2025 Health Professional of the Year Awards.

Helen, a Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator with Healthy Living NT, is helping to reduce the number of adults affected by diabetes through education and culturally informed support. Her work is transforming diabetes care across Central Australia and improving outcomes for the people she works with every day.

Thank you Helen for your dedication to primary healthcare in the NT! 💙

13/11/2025

Another productive catch-up in Katherine with one of our dedicated providers! 👋

Our Regional Community Engagement Lead, Christine, recently caught up with Catherine from Noble North Therapy, one of our providers delivering our Short-term Therapies (STT) program.

The STT program offers timely psychological support to vulnerable community members experiencing mental health challenges, including those who have attempted or are at risk of su***de.

👉 Learn more about the STT program and the providers delivering support in your area here >> https://ntphn.org.au/programs-list/stt/

13/11/2025

Free CPD Webinar: HOTspots AMR – Surveillance in Action

Join Dr Teresa Wozniak (CSIRO) and Thomas Ewin (RDH) as they explore how disease surveillance is transforming antimicrobial resistance management in the NT.

Learn how the HOTspots program supports clinical decision-making with real-time resistance data and practical case studies.

- 1 hour of self-reported CPD
- Free Online Event
- Open to all clinical staff

REGISTER here: https://bit.ly/43Kwi8R

12/11/2025

There’s only a few days left to complete our Health Workforce Needs Assessment survey and share your insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the NT primary healthcare workforce.

Your feedback helps shape programs and support across the Territory, and you’ll also enter the draw to win 1 of 5 $200 Prezzee vouchers! 💰

Survey closes 15 November 2025. Don’t miss your chance to have your say! >> www.ntphn.org.au/priorities/needs-assessment/

11/11/2025

A huge congratulations to Charles Darwin University 'Outback Active' Program who won 'Rural/Remote Health Innovator of the Year' at the National Rural and Remote Health Awards 👏

NT PHN proudly funds this program and were lucky enough to attend these awards, alongside program partners CDU and Bauhinia Health, to celebrate the achievement. The service offers a free 12-week telefit program for seniors in the Katherine region and is designed to help them stay active, healthy and independent.

This is a huge win for our rural and remote health programs that are innovating every day to help Territorians thrive 🏆

Learn more about Outback Active: https://bit.ly/496KegZ

10/11/2025

Join Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Les Koopowitz online for a powerful session on the therapeutic neuroscience of active listening in a GP setting.

Date: Thursday, 20 November | 4:00PM–6:30pm
Contact: joline.bouwer@ntphn.org.au

WEBINAR LINK:
https://bit.ly/4pdkC79

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09/11/2025

Join Dr Gabrielle Diplock and Chloe McCarthy from NT Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for their free webinar.

Learn how to support and refer victims of sexual assault, with NT-specific insights into mandatory reporting, referral pathways, and safety planning.

🧠 1.5 hours of self-reported CPD
💻 Free and online
👥 Open to all clinical staff

Friday, 21 November | 2.00 pm–4.00pm

👉full details here:
https://bit.ly/436WgDq

07/11/2025

We are now underway at the NT Cardiology Symposium👏

Our CEO, Paul Connolly, opened the session this morning, acknowledging the importance of coordinated efforts to strengthen cardiac care across the Territory.

Thank you to NT Cardiac for making today possible and partnering with us to host this event, and to everyone joining us today.

07/11/2025

Friday Mood: Rosie’s got her “meeting face” on!

When you’re trying to hide those FriYay vibes behind a mask, just waiting for that final Friday meeting to wrap up.

Rosie the Staffy isn’t even pretending; she’s watching the clock for a pawsome weekend ahead.

At NT PHN we work hard, but we also rest well. Enjoy your weekend!

Tongue out. Eyebrows on. Fun incoming.

03/11/2025

Time is running out to register for the 2025 NT Cardiology Symposium!

With limited places remaining, you won't want to miss this insightful symposium covering the latest in cardiovascular medicine and build confidence in diagnosis, referrals and patient care.

📆 Saturday, 8 November 2025
⏰ 8:00am - 4:15pm
📍Darwin Convention Centre and online
💲Free

Secure your spot now! >> https://bit.ly/46WzEX8

03/11/2025

Join us for an evening in Katherine with Dr Judy Luu!
Explore new treatment paradigms in cardiorenal metabolic health and gain practical insights into managing diabetes, CKD, and heart failure.

🗓 12 Nov | 🕕 6.00pm–8.00pm | 📍 Knotts' Crossing, Katherine
🍽 Dinner included

Learning highlights:
✔ Cardiorenal-metabolic connections
✔ Latest on SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA & MRAs
✔ Practical prescribing tips
✔ Updated clinical guidelines
👉 Register for Cardiorenal Metabolic Health – New Treatment Paradigms:
https://bit.ly/433aDZl:

03/11/2025

Join us for an evening in Alice Springs with Dr Michael Lowe!
Explore the role of pharmacotherapy in managing behaviours of concern in dementia, with insights from one of the NT’s most experienced geriatricians.

🗓 12 Nov | 🕕 6–8pm | 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Alice Springs
🥗 Platters provided.

Learning highlights:
✔ Psychotropic prescribing regulations in Australia
✔ Common behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
✔ Evidence-based treatment strategies for dementia-related behaviours
Includes a GP update from Dr Kelly Banz.

👉 Register for "Pharmacotherapy in Behaviours of Concern in Dementia".
https://bit.ly/43J9lTq