Helping Your Patient Navigate the NDIS
HealthPathways has recently published the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pathway. The NDIS is Australia’s first national scheme for people with permanent and significant disability and aims to enable up to 460,000 Australians under 65 years of age to live an ordinary life and achieve their goals and aspirations. The NDIS funds a range of
Have Your Say on the Australian Pregnancy Care Guidelines Review
The Department of Health is seeking feedback as part of a review of selected topics under the Pregnancy Care Guidelines. The topics included in this consultation are: Cervical length measurement to predict preterm birth Syphilis Chlamydia Cytomegalovirus Prolonged pregnancy Pregnancy Care Guidelines Pregnancy Care Guidelines are designed to support Australian maternity services to provide high-quality,
Opportunities to Be Involved in HIV and Sexual Health Medicine
Although progress is being made in reducing new HIV infections, many people are living with HIV in our communities. HIV is now a chronic health condition with effective and well tolerated treatments and an excellent prognosis. The average age of people living with HIV is increasing, so many people are facing health conditions related to
Changes to the Administration of M-M-R II
M-M-R II is a vaccine used to help protect people from getting measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). M-M-R II is now approved for two routes of administration: subcutaneous and intramuscular (IM) injections. The product information has been updated to include text on IM administration in the relevant sections. The updated product information and the
GP Volunteers Needed for Inhaler Technique Study
Want to sharpen your inhaler skills? Asthma experts are giving GPs in Coffs Harbour the opportunity to better help respiratory patients who are struggling to use their inhalers correctly. The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is calling for GP volunteers for a new study looking at doctors’ experiences with inhaler technique on different devices. “There
National Asthma Council Australia Launches Health Professionals Network
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has recently launched its Health Professionals Network. This network aims to engage a broad range of health professionals who provide care to people who have asthma or allergies, and who want to help improve asthma resources and services. The Health Professionals Network is designed to be flexible and allow members
New Bowel Cancer Resources
Bowel Health and Screening Flipchart and Facilitator Manual Resources now available The Cancer Institute NSW has released a new Bowel Health and Screening Flipchart Resource and Facilitator Manual. Containing all the essentials about bowel cancer, bowel cancer screening and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, the flipchart is designed to support multicultural health and community
2018 Flu Season Mildest in Five Years
Figures released by NSW Health show a huge drop in the number of flu cases and flu deaths recorded this year compared to last year. This year the flu season ran from January 1 to October 17, with 15,022 confirmed cases of the flu compared to 101,027 for the same period in 2017. The number
Following Vaccination – What to Expect and What to Do
The Department of Health have released a new resource titled Following vaccination – what to expect and what to do. This resource is an updated version of the previous ‘common reactions’ pad and provides easy-to-read information on common reactions that may occur after vaccinations. The resource is available to download or order as a tear-off
Caring for Cognitive Impairment
As part of the Caring for Cognitive Impairment campaign, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has produced an infographic targeted at reducing inappropriate use of antipsychotics. The infographic summarises why this is an important issue for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia across multiple healthcare settings. The infographic highlights
Open for Consultation: Draft National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030
On 2 March 2018, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP announced the commencement of a process to establish a National Women’s Health Strategy for 2020-2030. Building on the vision and objectives of the National Women’s Health Policy (2010), the Strategy will set the strategic direction for substantial improvements in the health of
Applications Are Now Open for the 2019 NSW Women’s Week Grants
The NSW Government is encouraging charities, not-for-profits, companies limited by guarantee and local government organisations within NSW to apply for grant funding to hold events and activities during NSW Women’s Week. The 2019 NSW Women’s Week (3-9 March 2019) has been established as a centrepiece to support the NSW Government’s commitment to improve the lives
