Monday Pānui 28 September 2026

In Today’s Pānui	Non-HNZ Flu reimbursement claims close 30 September Invitation to take part in HIV stigma and discrimination survey Data Digital System Update Avondale Health Centre - Practice Nurse / Care Coordinator vacancy
1.Non-HNZ Flu reimbursement claims close 30 September	Reimbursement is available for the costs of vaccinating patient-facing staff who meet all three of the following criteria: provide a health and/or disability service, have direct patient/client contact and are not eligible for a publicly funded influenza vaccine. The Flu Reimbursement Portal and further information for employers can be found on the Health NZ website. Claims must be submitted through the Flu Reimbursement Portal by 5pm, 30 September 2026. Claims cannot be submitted after the deadline. After reviewing the website and portal user guide, if you have further questions please email immunisation@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
Invitation to take part in HIV stigma and discrimination survey	Thank you to those who filled in the HIV stigma and discrimination survey in July last year. This helped shape a campaign to challenge stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV. Clinical and non-clinical staff are invited to complete a follow-up survey to measure the impact of the campaign. The survey is in two parts – asking the same questions as last year around stigma and discrimination, and additional questions about the campaign itself. The survey closes midnight, 5 October 2026.
3. Data Digital System Update	Our Data & Digital team is working at pace to address the bugs and issues identified through the rollout of our new system, both by practice teams and by the Auckland PHO team. We know how important it is that the information and reporting you receive is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose, and we are taking the time to ensure that identified issues are properly resolved before we consider the system fully settled. We are also aware of the frustration caused by Kotahi referrals not automatically pre-populating patient information. We are working closely with the developers on a fix for this issue. In the meantime, please continue to log any issues, bugs or unexpected results through the Jira platform. This helps us identify patterns, prioritise fixes and ensure that issues being experienced across practices are captured and addressed. Thank you for your patience and for continuing to provide feedback as we work through the rollout.
4.Avondale Health Centre - Practice Nurse / Care Coordinator vacancy	Avondale Health Centre is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse / Care Coordinator to join our friendly, community-focused primary care team, conveniently located with excellent transport links? The role Clinical nursing care, assessments, immunisations, health checks and wound care Support patients with complex medical, social and mental health or wellbeing needs Work collaboratively with patients and whanau to identify practical solutions to barriers affecting their health Coordinate referrals, care plans and follow-up Liaise with GPs, HIP, Health Coach, specialists and community health services Provide patient education and support About you Must be a NZ Registered with a current annual practising certificate Have permanent work rights with no restrictions Experienced in primary care, care coordination and chronic disease management Highly organised, proactive, and able to work autonomously Kind, a good listener and most importantly, a team player Able to think outside the square and approach challenges with initiative Experienced Cervical Smear taker, authorised vaccinator, wound management and have community health exp. What we offer Supportive, community-focused team Varied and rewarding role Full-time or part time Monday–Friday, within 8am–6pm; hours negotiable Fair and equitable remuneration reflecting your experience Excellent transport links If you’re an experienced Practice Nurse / Care Coordinator looking for a rewarding role where your skills and initiative are valued, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter to Dianne - d.agnew-poingdestre@avondalehealth.co.nz

Barbara Stevens | Tumu Whakarae / CEO