The inaugural Primary Care Conference 2024, was hosted in May in Sandy Bay, Tasmania. This conference served as a platform for delegates to enhance their skills and contribute to the evolving landscape of primary care through valuable insights, thought-provoking presenters, and collaborative discussions.

Conference theme - Seamless synergy: Advancing paramedicine integration in healthcare. PCC24's theme emphasises the critical role of collaboration in transforming and advancing paramedicine. Positioned at the intersection of innovation, this conference encourages participants to explore the nuances of seamless teamwork, fostering an environment where integration within healthcare is paramount

Whether you're a Community Paramedic, Paramedic Practitioner, Extended Care Paramedic, or simply curious about expanding your knowledge in primary care, we strongly encourage watching all recordings from this conference.

Australian Remote and Indigenous Health: Through the lens of an Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP)

Jenifer provided an insightful exploration of the unique health challenges and cultural perspectives in remote Indigenous communities

Biography: Jenifer Hampton

Jenifer Hampton, a dedicated healthcare professional with over forty years of experience in improving healthcare access and outcomes in remote communities. In 1976 she pursued nursing education at the Queen Elizabeth in Adelaide, igniting a lifelong commitment to healthcare. She started as an Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) Clinician at the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC) in Alice Springs, with an early career focused on educating and training AHWs, to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the Aboriginal health workforce. Jenifer’s career path is defined by her dedication to community engagement and empowerment. She spearheaded initiatives like the "Lighten Up" weight loss program and the "Strong Women's, Strong Babies, Strong Culture" initiative, and has consistently advocated for holistic healthcare approaches that prioritise cultural sensitivity and community involvement. Jenifer’s current role as Director of Aboriginal Health Practitioners at the Central Australia Health Service (CAHS) allows her to lead strategic workforce planning efforts to improve recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals in remote areas, and ensure healthcare services are tailored to the needs of Indigenous communities

Conference MC: Adj Assoc. Professor Michelle Murphy, Advocacy & Government Relations Lead, Australasian College of Paramedicine and National Manager, Integrated Care Pathways, ForHealth