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CHN, ACT’s PHN recognises the role of primary care in supporting the prevention, treatment and recovery from COVID-19 and prolonged COVID-19 symptoms. In April 2024, CHN opened a grant opportunity, with funding from the Department of Health and Aged Care to primary health care providers that aimed to address the gaps in the health system relating to COVID-19. One of the key proposed activities of this grant was enhancing telehealth services to support better access to care of patients in the ACT. Out of the 38 primary care organisations who applied, and were successful for the grant, 14 general practices proposed an activity to improve their telehealth services. Other COVID-19 related activities included infrastructure upgrade, education and exercise programs for patients and carers, upskilling of staff, and mobile service provision for the vulnerable population.
