Webinar recording available: Making the most of the Australian Immunisation Register
Did you miss our Immunisation Community of Practice webinar on 26 May? This month’s topic was ‘Making the most of the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)‘. Carolyn Lloyd (Immunisation Coordinator, North Coast Public Health Unit) presented an interactive, live demonstration on the AIR site and explained how to add immunisations (including those given overseas), access a patient
Authentication file access to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is closing
Authentication file access to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is being phased out by 30 September 2021. Immunisation providers need to transition to PRODA. With a PRODA account, health professionals can access the AIR using Health Professional Online Services. If you provide immunisations, ensuring you and your team have access to the AIR is extremely important.
Two new resources on psychotic disorders now available
People with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders are more likely to experience additional health problems and are more likely to die at a younger age than people without mental health conditions. The Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry (3DN) at UNSW Sydney aimed to assess the health, health service use, and causes of death among people
Go4Fun – a great referral option for children above a healthy weight
Go4Fun is a successful and evidence-based program that supports the treatment of childhood overweight and obesity. This free NSW Health program is open to children aged 7-13 years above a healthy weight (>85th percentile for BMI) and their families. What’s involved? The program consists of 10 sessions throughout the school term that are delivered by
New guide: The science of immunisation – common questions answered
The Australian Academy of Science has released a new guide about the science of immunisation to help combat misinformation and uncertainty surrounding vaccines. The guide answers common questions, including: â–º What is immunisation? â–º What is in a vaccine? â–º Who benefits from vaccines? â–º Are vaccines safe? â–º What does the future hold for vaccination? It
Research could revolutionise type 2 diabetes treatment
Healthy North Coast is one of 5 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) participating in the DiRECT-Australia study, with 5 general practices from the Ballina/Byron, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour and Richmond Valley regions involved in the project. Diabetes Australia NSW & ACT have released this media release. New research could revolutionise the way type 2 diabetes is treated in Australia, potentially
Roland makes no bones about osteoporosis awareness
Roland the skeleton was a hit at Evans Head Medical Centre recently, as he raised awareness of osteoporosis. Practice co-manager Amanda Voss said Roland was a ‘nice distraction’ from COVID-19 and a good talking point. ‘Our goal was to educate staff and identify patients with osteoporosis who had let their treatment lapse, and highlight the
Haemochromatosis — tricky to say, easy to test, simple to treat, tragic to ignore
Haemochromatosis Australia (HA) is the peak body, providing support for and representing the interests of Australians with hereditary haemochromatosis. HA also provides a range of resources for health professionals on its website including links to the very popular and informative podcast series IronMatters. They have worked with the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) on
Researcher invites academics, clinicians to participate in eating disorder survey
Academics and clinicians are being invited to participate in a survey investigating eating disorder symptoms and related psychological concepts. Swinburne University of Technology Master of Psychology (Clinical) student Catiray Poiani-Cordella is conducting the research project. Ms Poiani-Cordella is studying responses from individuals working in the body image and/or eating disorders field and comparing them to
Research study offers free physiotherapy teleconsultations (or usual care) to rural Australians
A research team from the University of Sydney is working on a study titled: E-health to Empower patients with musculoskeletal pain in rural Australia (EMPoweR). Their researchers provide free services to the community and do not operate to make a profit from its participants. The research team believes that telehealth is an excellent opportunity for
Updated Resources for COVID-19 Vaccination Changes
On 8 April 2021, the Australian Government adjusted its approach to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout following advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). In a statement released last week, ATAGI now recommends the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine is preferred over the AstraZeneca vaccine for adults aged under 50 years. The following resources have
Hastings Macleay Eating Disorder Clinic Pilot Program
Eating disorders are very serious mental illnesses with significant health consequences. People with an eating disorder require integrated mental health and medical interventions at all points of their illness journey. The Hasting Macleay Eating Disorder Clinic aims to provide specialist support to GPs who manage adult patients with moderate to severe eating disorders. Appointments are
