Changes to MBS Items – Eating Disorders
From 1 November 2019, a suite of 64 new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items will be introduced to support evidence-based care for eligible patients experiencing an eating disorder. The changes include 34 new items for dietetic and mental health services provided by allied health professionals to patients with anorexia nervosa and other eligible eating disorders.
Do You Deliver NDIS Services in Regional and Remote Australia?
Are you looking to expand or grow your business? Transition Assistance Funding is available to support providers looking to deliver National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services, transition to the NDIS market and grow their businesses. The second round of Transition Assistance Funding is now open. Eligible service providers can apply for funding valued at up
Immunisation Update – October 2019
Australian Immunisation Handbook Updates A summary of updates made to the Handbook is available here. Changes include updates on: Co-administration of vaccines. Advice for travellers against measles, mumps and rubella. Advice for international travellers regarding yellow fever. Vaccination of infants born to mothers who received bDMARDs during pregnancy. Hepatitis B vaccines for Australians This NCIRS fact
Tweed Joint Pain Project Wins at NSW Health Awards
An initiative that helps patients reduce knee and hip joint pain, while removing the need for surgery in the majority of cases, has won the inaugural Secretary’s Award for Value Based Healthcare at the 2019 NSW Health Awards. The ‘My Aching Joints’ initiative provides timely and seamless access to care and improves osteoarthritis joint pain
NSW Health Alerts
Measles Alert NSW Health has issued a measles alert for general practitioners. There have been 52 measles cases notified so far this year, compared to just 19 cases last year. Most cases have been in adults aged 20-44 years, including some who had been vaccinated. Measles continues to be imported by travellers from many countries,
Book a Date with a Friend That Could Save Both Your Lives
BreastScreen NSW is encouraging women to get together with a friend to book a mammogram to boost screening rates and save lives. More than one in eight women in NSW will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but almost half of women aged 50-74 are not having their recommended mammograms every two years.
Survey Shows parkrun Being Prescribed to Boost Health
Are you recommending parkrun to patients? parkruns are free community events that take place in parks and open spaces around Australia every Saturday throughout the year, coordinated entirely by volunteers. There are opportunities for all members of the community to get involved in their local event, whether by walking or running the 5km course, taking
Hepatitis B Vaccines for Australians
A new NCIRS fact sheet – Hepatitis B vaccines for Australians – has been developed for healthcare professionals. Hepatitis B continues to be a public health problem in Australia, causing considerable morbidity and mortality. There were 497 reported deaths due to chronic hepatitis B virus infection in 2017. Vaccination is an effective prevention strategy against
New Diabetes High Risk Foot Services
The Northern NSW Local Health District has recently launched High Risk Foot Services at the Tweed, Lismore Base, Grafton District and Maclean Hospitals. Three senior podiatrist coordinators will manage these services. The new services have been added to the Podiatry Assessment HealthPathway. Diabetes-related foot complications accounted for 40,565 episodes of care in NSW between 2017-2018
Free Online Dementia Education
The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre is a global leader in dementia research and education. Their mission is to transform the understanding of dementia worldwide and build a workforce to lead positive change in ageing and dementia care. The Wicking Dementia Centre offers two free online courses, which are easily accessible and suitable for everyone,
The MothersBabies Study
The MothersBabies Study is an innovative study being conducted by the Microbiome Research Centre, UNSW Sydney. The study will be investigating how the microbiome impacts on pre-pregnancy health, throughout the woman’s pregnancy, and into the first year of their child’s life. What we eat, who we date, our physical activity, our environment, even our ethnicity
Be Part of National Child Protection Week (1 – 7 September)
Children do best when life is on an even keel and their parents have the support they need. By being kind to parents, supporting family-friendly policies and building connected communities, we’re all helping to give Australia’s children the best start in life. National Child Protection Week (1-7 September 2019) is all about celebrating the many ways
