Engagement
Build a thriving healthcare community
A home-base for primary carers to get critical alerts, vital information, education and resource sharing.
News & Alerts
Become THE source of news, alerts and updates for GPs and other health professionals in your region.
Publish essential health updates, media releases & industry news with an intuitive, easy-to-use and flexible content publishing system.
Jobs Board
Centralise healthcare job opportunities for your entire region.
Approved providers can post jobs and receive applications within the secure hub.
Events Calendar
Make it easier for health professionals to meet their CPD requirements.
Publish events directly from the CMS, and seamlessly integrate with your existing events platform for bookings.
Critical Alerts
Broadcast vital updates during emergencies, disasters, or outbreaks - keeping healthcare providers and communities updated through multiple comms channels for max reach.
eNewsletters
Deliver relevant updates to the right audience with structured, engaging, and mobile-friendly email templates tailored by topic and need. Create, share, track.
Collaborate & Engage
Empower healthcare experts and advisory groups to help shape services by sharing ideas, feedback, and insights through your integrated Engagement Portal.
Vital Health Updates
Ensure healthcare professionals stay ahead with vital breakthroughs, policy shifts, and industry advancements—delivered instantly, accessibly, and effectively through your PHN platform.
Resource Library
A well-organised, easy to access repository to share valuable digital assets and support information with your healthcare community. Supports a range of media types.
Community Noticeboard
A safe alternative to an open forum, you can post topics and invite moderated comments and discussions from your registered healthcare professionals in your PHN community.
As a marketing specialist at the PHN, working with Newism has been an exceptional experience. Their team is fantastic at navigating complex web development challenges with a clear and efficient process, ensuring that every project runs smoothly from start to finish.
Their customer service is second to none, always responsive and proactive in addressing our needs. Beyond technical expertise, Newism brings a strategic mindset to problem-solving, helping us craft solutions that align with our goals.
Their deep understanding of the evolving primary health space makes them a valuable partner in delivering digital solutions that truly support the sector. They’re a team you can trust, and I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Leonnee Stolker
Marketing specialist - HNECC PHN
Publishing
Power-up your communication
Tailored content distribution to deliver content relevant to your audience.
Effortless Publishing
Arm your communications team with a flexible, intuitive content publishing solution.
User-Friendly Interface
Craft CMS makes content updates simple with an intuitive, block-based editor.
Flexible Content Structures
Create custom pages and layouts tailored to your PHN’s needs.
Seamless Media Management
Easily upload, organise, and embed images, videos, and documents.
Granular Permissions
Control who can create, edit, and publish content with role-based access.
Multi-Site Capabilities
Manage your PHN site plus program & initiatives portals all from a single dashboard.
Scalable & Future-Proof
A platform that grows with your PHN, ensuring long-term adaptability.
SEO & Performance Optimised
Built-in tools to enhance visibility, accessibility, and load speed.
Secure & Reliable
Enterprise-grade security with regular updates to keep your data protected.
Cater to your Audience
Serve up value-rich content in a format they can consume - from entrée to dessert and back for seconds!.
Schedule in Advance
Ensure timely communication by scheduling content to go live in sync with key events, policy changes, or seasonal health initiatives.
Smart Distribution Lists
Easily manage subscriptions and segment contacts to deliver targeted, relevant content that reaches the right audience every time.
Integration
Integrate with your existing tools
Newism’s tech team can integrate with any existing digital tool that has an API (secure data connection) available. Here are just some of the systems we’ve successfully seamlessly integrated:
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Marketing
Showcase Your Impact
A dedicated space for your programs, projects, and community health initiatives.
Health Campaign & Initiatives
Create dynamic landing pages and topic-focused hubs to highlight community health and seasonal campaigns. Tell compelling stories and showcase measurable outcomes to strengthen future funding applications.
Funded Programs
Demonstrate the impact of your PHN’s work by providing clear insights into funded projects, tailored programs, and the support delivered to your healthcare community.
Focussed Hubs
Whether it’s a Winter Cold & Flu campaign or to entice GPs for a lifestyle change, multisite functionality offers website hubs for topics, campaigns or programs. These mini-websites can have a unique look and feel while staying seamlessly connected to your PHN’s main site - all managed from a single control panel with no additional hosting costs.
Reporting
Valuable insights
Unlock data-driven decision-making with in-depth Google Analytics and Looker Studio reports, tailored for PHNs.
Clear, Actionable Reporting
Get visually rich, easy-to-read reports that reveal user behavior, engagement trends, and content performance—perfect for board meetings, funding applications, and strategic planning.
Measure Campaign Impact
Track the performance of community health campaigns across all channels—posters, bus ads, email, social media, and more—to identify what drives the most engagement.
Understand Your Audience
Gain deep insights into visitor behavior, content preferences, and return patterns. See which channels—socials, email, or search—bring the most engagement, delivered straight to your inbox.
Technology
The Benchmark for Digital Excellence
Lead by example with a platform built to the highest standards — modern, secure, and accessible to all.
Desktop & Mobile Friendly
Designed for seamless access on any device, ensuring a great user experience wherever and whenever it’s needed.
WCAG 2 Accessibility Compliance
Meets government-mandated accessibility standards, ensuring your content is usable for all, including those with disabilities.
Search Engine Optimised
Built to maximise visibility in search engines so your important health information reaches the right audience.
Secure
Enterprise-level security protects sensitive data, keeping your PHN and its users safe from cyber threats.
Modern Coding Standards
Developed with clean, efficient, and up-to-date code to ensure reliability, stability, and longevity.
Lightning Fast
Optimised for speed and performance, so users get the information they need without delays.
Best Practice Data Management
Structured, organised, and compliant data handling ensures smooth operations and easy reporting.
Future ready
A scalable, adaptable platform that evolves with your PHN’s needs and the ever-changing digital landscape.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will it cost?
Costs depend on your PHN’s unique needs, audience, and features. We don’t offer ‘one-size-fits-all’ templates but a strategic, scalable platform.
- Investment, not expense – Your PHN portal enhances communications and supports funding opportunities.
- Flexible approach – Start with core features and expand as needed.
- Free consultation – Let’s discuss your needs in a 1-hour session.
What type of post-launch support can we expect?
Our support is flexible, responsive, and proactive. With over a decade of experience, we provide assistance as needed while identifying improvement opportunities. Support is usage-based, ensuring cost efficiency without long-term commitments.
Is there an ongoing subscription or license fee?
No additional fees to access or use the platform. Fixed annual costs cover hosting, maintenance, and software renewals. No per-user charges. We keep ongoing costs transparent and predictable.
Is there a lock-in period?
No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days' notice. A $300 exit/admin fee applies for decommissioning. Hourly rates apply for backups or migration support. No refunds on prepaid amounts. .
Is Newism interested in pitching through an RFP/RFQ or tender process?
Yes! We welcome RFPs and RFQs, subject to reviewing project details. We previously won a competitive tender to develop thephn.com.au and have maintained a strong partnership for over five years.
Is hosting available?
Yes! We provide high-performance, secure, and Australian-based hosting. We can provide full technical specs and security details for your IT team. If self-hosting is required, the server must meet compatibility standards.
Contact us
Call us now for a quick chat
Call one of the Newism team for an obligation free chat about how to evolve your PHN’s digital presence.
Penny Redhead
Manager
Leevi Graham
Technical Director
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