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Immunisations grant Immunisations for vulnerable populations - grant round We are seeking the assistance of health organisations across the Northern Territory to develop and deliver COVID-19 and other vaccinations to our vulnerable populations.​ Learn more GP practice grants GP practice grants The Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program is now open with grants of up to $35,000 available for NT GP practices and eligible Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to expand patient access and improve primary care. Find out more Student placements Student placements If you’re looking to undertake a student placement in the NT, we can help find a place for you within local mental health and wellbeing organisations to help increase your knowledge and further your career. Find out more Join us Join us NT PHN is growing. Now is the time to shape the future of health care services in the Northern Territory. If you're a progressive, innovative and a critical thinking join NT PHN and make a real difference in the lives of all Territorians. Learn more Professional development calendar Professional development calendar Our professional development calendar for 2023 year is live! If you are a primary health care professional working in the NT, you can access funding, training, and support services to help with your career progression and wellbeing. Find out more To display the navigation, create an additional slide by clicking here

Primary Health Network for the Northern Territory

Rural Workforce

Unlike other Primary Health Networks, we have a rural workforce agency. The Rural Workforce Agency NT attracts, recruits, and supports health professionals working across regional and remote communities in the NT. Support programs include orientation for new recruits, professional development, GP locum relief, grants and scholarships, workforce planning and advice, and practice management support.

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Primary Health Care

Primary health care is the first point of contact a person has with Australia’s healthcare system. As one of 31 Primary Health Networks around the country, and the only one in the NT, it’s our role to help meet the primary health care needs and priorities of Territorians. We do this by identifying gaps in our health system and commissioning local providers to deliver services to fill those gaps.

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Slide Learn more... The Barkly region has an estimated population of 6,091 people, approximately 2.5% of the total NT population. Barkly Learn more... The Big Rivers region extends from the Western Australia border to the Gulf of Carpentaria. NT PHN Katherine office Big Rivers Central Australia Learn more... Central Australia has a population of 39,317 people, approximately 16% of the total NT population. NT PHN Alice Springs office Learn more... Darwin As the capital city of the NT, Darwin, and its surrounding area, has an estimated population of 83,828 people. NT PHN head office, Darwin Learn more... East Arnhem incorporates Groote Eylandt and Elcho Island and has an estimated population of 14,525 people. NT PHN Nhulunbuy office East Arnhem Top End Learn more... The Top End region wraps around a large remote area that covers Daly, Tiwi and West Arnhem.

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Alice SpringsLearn more... NT PHN Alice Springs office Central Australia Central Australia has a population of 39,317 people, approximately 16% of the total NT population. BarklyLearn more... Barkly The Barkly region has an estimated population of 6,091 people, approximately 2.5% of the total NT population. Big RiversLearn more... NT PHN Katherine office Big Rivers The Big Rivers region extends from the Western Australia border to the Gulf of Carpentaria. East ArnhemLearn more... East Arnhem East Arnhem incorporates Groote Eylandt and Elcho Island and has an estimated population of 14,525 people, approximately 6% of the total NT population. The main township of Nhulunbuy is located on the Gove Peninsula, with a population of approximately 3,240 people. East Arnhem is serviced by one private general practice and three Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Services, Mitwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation, and Marthakal Homelands Health Service. Gove District Hospital services the region with 30 beds, providing emergency services, surgical and medical care, paediatrics and obstetrics.

Read more... Top EndLearn more... Top End The Top End region wraps around a large remote area that covers Daly, Tiwi and West Arnhem. DarwinLearn more... NT PHN head office, Darwin Darwin As the capital city of the NT, Darwin, and its surrounding area, has an estimated population of 83,828 people.

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