Expression if Interest (EOI): Dementia Australia Nightingale Program in General Practice
Tender ID: 581100
Tender Details
Tender Description
The PHN and Dementia Australia invite General Practices to participate in a project in partnership with the Dementia Australia Nightingale Program (External link) aimed at enhancing Advance Care Directives (ACD) and Advance Care Planning (ACP) support in General Practice for patients living with dementia.
About the Nightingale ProgramGeographical Area Eligible for Opportunity
| Area/region | Suburbs |
| Upper Hunter | Singleton, Muswellbrook, and Dungog |
| Lake Macquarie | Wangi Wangi, Belmont, Valentine, Warners Bay, Booragul |
| Maitland | Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Weston, Bolwarra, East Maitland |
| Newcastle | Broadmeadow, Hamilton, Merewether, Waratah, Adamstown, Kotara, Cardiff |
| Port Stephens | Nelson Bay, Salamander Bay, Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens, Medowie |
Dates
The CNC will visit each practice twice within a 3-month period (referred to as rounds), with practices choosing two dates within the relevant round based on the following CNC availability.| Round 1 (2025) | Round 2 (2025) | Round 3 (2025) | Round 4 (2026) |
| May 6, 8, 9 | July 8, 10, 11 | October 7, 9, 10 | January 13, 15, 16 |
| June 10, 12, 13 | August 5, 7, 8 | November 11, 13, 14 | February 10, 12, 13 |
| September 9, 11, 12 | December 8, 11, 12 | March 3, 5, 6 |
Practice Requirements and Commitment
We are seeking General Practices to register interest to participate in this program.
Participating practices will:
-Be located within the eligible region
-Identify and invite eligible patients with dementia willing to participate over two clinic dates
-Host two clinics within a round dedicated to ACD/ACP sessions with the Practice Nurse
-Attend a Lunch and Learn webinar before program commencement or watch the recording.
-Complete a pre and post evaluation
-Identify and implement one quality improvement activity, which can be used to meet the requirements for the PIP QI Quarterly Payment, if eligible.
Program Support and Incentive
-Participating practices will receive a once-off grant of $750 in recognition of their time and commitment.
-Dementia Australia will provide on-site support during scheduled clinic visits including upskilling for practice staff through experiential learning.
-Resources and guidance will be provided to integrate ACD/ACP into routine dementia care.
Program Goals and Expected Outcomes
-Increase awareness and skills in completing ACD and ACP within General Practice, ensuring clinicians and care teams feel confident in supporting patients through these critical conversations.
=Improve patient outcomes by empowering patients living with dementia and their families to make informed decisions about their future care, reducing uncertainty and enhancing patient-centred planning.
=Support coordinated end-of-life care, ensuring patients with dementia receive compassionate, well-structured care that aligns with their wishes, while strengthening collaboration between General Practice and care teams.
Interested practices should complete the following EOI form.
Additional information will be provided to practices participating in the program. Successful practices will be notified by Tuesday 15 April. Any unfilled program places will be offered to General Practices in a second round.
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