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New Interactive Healthy Homes Factsheets
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has produced a suite of new interactive resources for Environmental Health Practitioners and clinicians to use with their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and clients. The My healthy home: home health factsheet…
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Call to action: sign the petition to build a healthier future for rural Australia
The National Rural Health Alliance has submitted a petition to the Australian Parliament calling for a 10-year National Rural Health Strategy including a schedule to the next National Health Reform Agreement embedding rural and remote policy and…
Read More Seeking Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector experiences for research into current use of the Blue Book
NSW Health are developing a digital version of the child personal health record known as the Blue Book, which will allow families who are caring for children aged 0-5 years to use the Blue Book…
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Work shouldn’t hurt: new resources to prevent strains and sprains
SafeWork NSW has a new webinar series to help NSW businesses prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common work-related injuries and illnesses. Also known as sprains and strains, MSDs make up more than half of all serious…
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Upcoming Webinars – Navigating Mpox and Doxy-PEP- RACGP Webinar
Navigating Mpox and Doxy-PEP- RACGP Webinar Date: Monday 30 September Time: 7:30- 8:30PM AEST As Mpox cases continue to increase, the RACGP is holding a webinar on Navigating Mpox and Doxy-PEP in your practice. This…
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A Look Back at Winter Immunisation Efforts 2024
As the winter season ends, it is time to reflect on the remarkable efforts of our member services in providing immunisations to build the community’s immunity for winter in 2024. We hope that each of…
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Exciting Developments in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)
In a significant stride towards combating lung cancer, the upcoming National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is set to launch in July 2025. This initiative was the main topic at the recent monthly AH&MRC Updates…
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Digital Baby Book (DBB) Project
Many of you will know the “Blue Book” which is a Personal Health Record for NSW children aged 0-5 years. NSW Health is looking for Health Care Providers to participate in a virtual interview (45-60…
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Whooping Cough: Keep it on the Radar
Back in April, we shared an alert from NSW Health about rising cases of pertussis (whooping cough). Unfortunately, the trend continues, with NSW experiencing its highest pertussis rates in 15 years. Infants are at risk of…
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HIV PrEP Medication Shortage
There is currently a shortage of the HIV PrEP combination tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine until November 2024. The TGA has approved a limited supply of an S19A combination product. NSW Health has been able to…
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25th IUSTI World Congress
Our Sexual Health Nurse Kodie and Head of Member Engagement Lockie attended the 25th IUSTI World Congress in Sydney last week. Some highlights… Lockie was impressed with the advantage of using Point of Care testing…
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What do ACCHOs need to support community members on their QUIT journey?
Addressing the prevalence of smoking and vaping in our communities presents a significant public health challenge. To support our member services in their tobacco control initiatives, AH&MRC is working with other stakeholders to ensure the…
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Knockout Health Challenge: Program Naming Competition
A new name for the program NSW Health have been listening to community and making improvements to the Knockout Health Challenge. They’ve heard that there might be some confusion when it comes to the program…
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New Options for Cervical Screening
There is a new campaign to help you choose how to do your Cervical Screening Test (once called a Pap smear). If you’d rather not have the test done by a doctor, you can opt…
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More medicines available for 60-day prescriptions
Almost 300 medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) can now be prescribed for 60 days. If you or your mob take regular PBS medications, you may be able to get twice the amount…
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