Readiness Program addresses domestic and family violence
A training program that addresses domestic and family violence is being offered to GPs and other primary carers. Developed and delivered by the Safer Families Consortium, ‘The Readiness Program’ is a national training program for primary care providers to effectively recognise, respond to, refer and record domestic and family violence. It aims to engage GPs,
Mid North Coast mobile healthcare service
Mid North Coast Physio is launching a Community Care program, which will deliver a physiotherapist directly to your home, office, workplace or school to provide the care you need.  We caught up with Aaron Hardaker, director of Mid North Coast Physio, to find out more. What is Community Care? ‘The MNC Community Care program
Upgraded CareSearch website supports palliative care needs
CareSearch, an Australian organisation dedicated to supporting palliative care, has recently upgraded its website. The revamped CareSearch website provides evidence-based information and resources in palliative care. The changes include the addition of three centres relating to: community health professionals evidence. The website also now has a section specifically designed to support health professionals providing palliative
Free online module for health professionals on voluntary assisted dying laws
The End of Life Law for Clinicians online training program has released a new free online module for GPs, primary care nurses and other health professionals about Australian laws on voluntary assisted dying. Designed by clinicians and experts in end of life law, the module discusses the key information health professionals need to know about
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine provisionally approved as booster for young people aged 16 and 17
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a booster for young people aged 16 and 17 years old. Dosing in this age group is the same as the adult population – a booster dose may be administered intramuscularly after the completion of a COVID-19 vaccine primary series (2 doses).
ATAGI statement on the use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, also known as Nuvaxovid, has been provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in a primary course of vaccination in people aged 18 years and older. Following this approval, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has published recommendations on the use of Nuvaxovid. In addition, the Australian Government Department
Important changes to Gold Coast Health outpatient referrals for NSW patients
As part of the Queensland COVID-19 response, Gold Coast Health is now required to redirect clinical and support staff to a range of frontline services. There will be temporary limitations on NSW patients accessing outpatient services at Gold Coast Health facilities, unless clinically urgent and not available in NSW. Due to these limitations during the
Working group to improve LGBTIQ+ inclusiveness in MNCLHD services
The Mid North Coast Local Health District is looking for expressions of interest from sexuality and gender diverse people who have used mental health or alcohol and other drug services who can help bring a lived experience perspective to the Allies working group. The Allies working group is a group of staff and community members
Cycle of care is key for diabetes management
The Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) is reminding GPs about the importance of completing an annual cycle of care for people with diabetes. The diabetes annual cycle of care is a checklist for reviewing diabetes management and general health. It aims to reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications. A 2018 University of Sydney study found
Fourth COVID-19 vaccine approved
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has given approval for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine. The Novavax vaccine will be available to people 18 years and over. It will be given in 2 doses, 3 weeks apart. The Novavax vaccine is a protein subunit vaccine. Protein vaccines use a non-infectious component of the coronavirus. After vaccination, immune
Project helps people newly diagnosed with dementia find their way forward
Around 60,000 Australians are diagnosed with dementia each year. Dementia is outpacing cancer as the most feared disease. Many people feel overwhelmed when first diagnosed with dementia. They despair of their future, lose hope and don’t know what to do next. People newly diagnosed are often not ‘ready’ for traditional aged care services following diagnosis,
Holiday arrangements for ordering COVID-19 vaccines
With the holiday season fast approaching, practices should begin planning for the number of COVID-19 vaccines needed from mid-to-late December 2021 to mid-January 2022. When ordering, consider the additional stock and consumables needed to meet demand over the holiday period. The table below provides key dates for ordering and deliveries over the Christmas/New Year period.
