General practice is at the frontline in the delivery of primary health care in Australia, integrating with other sectors of the health system to ensure the health and safety of our community.

An influenza pandemic will present a unique challenge to the delivery of health care services across all sectors, and NSW Health is currently developing resources to assist general practices in preparing for such an event. The NSW Health Pandemic Preparedness Centre provides an indepth resource kit for preparing for a pandemic.

Pandemic Planning Links

NSW Health Interim Influenza Pandemic Action Plan

The Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Resources - this site has posters, fact sheets and DVDs explaining respiratory etiquette, use of PPE and travel advice

Department of Industry and Infrastructure Pandemic business continuity planning - From this site you can download a business continuity plan, useful in analysing the risk to your business and steps that can be taken to reduce risk, in the event of a pandemic.

Pandemic Planning Resources

RACGP patient alert poster

infection control and pandemics

Resources Guide for Pandemic Planning

General Practice precuations for Pandemic Planning

 For further information about Pandemic Planning, contact the Practice Support Team at (02) 4220 7600