Supporting health professionals caring for people with intellectual disability
The Primary Care Enhancement Program (PCEP) is an Australian Government-funded initiative designed to improve healthcare outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities. This program equips primary healthcare professionals with specialised training, tools and resources to deliver effective, inclusive care while supporting individuals to better understand and navigate their healthcare journeys.
Operating across four Primary Health Network regions, PCEP aligns with the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability. Learn more about PCEP on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.
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Our Healthy Together Project offers a CPD-accredited eLearning course hosted exclusively on EngageCCQ, a new digital learning platform developed to support our local primary healthcare workforce with flexible, tailored training opportunities.
HealthPathways: Tailored guidance for better care
HealthPathways provides practical, evidence-based resources to support healthcare professionals in delivering person-centred care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Examples of available pathways:
- Challenging Behaviours in Adults with Intellectual Disability
- Health Assessment for People with an Intellectual Disability
- Mental Illness in Adults with Intellectual Disability
- Down Syndrome
New features include a CPD tool and quick-access care considerations for allied health specialties.
Request your personal login to access HealthPathways in your region:
The new Intellectual Disability Care QI Toolkit is a step-by-step guide designed to help primary healthcare services to enhance their ability to deliver equitable and inclusive care for people with intellectual disabilities.
Toolkit highlights:
- Identify challenges in your care processes.
- Implement evidence-based solutions.
- Achieve measurable improvements in healthcare delivery.
With practical tools and resources tailored for busy practices, the QI Toolkit empowers teams to create meaningful change and improve outcomes for patients with intellectual disabilities.