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Introducing the Compass Teaching and Learning Conference 2018 Program
Click here to view and download the Compass 2018 program. Winners of the Administrator's Medals in Primary Health Care 2018
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APPLICATIONS EXTENDED: Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) applications will close on November 23
Department of Health | Lifesaving $34.8 million remote renal dialysis rolloutThe first of November 2018 marks a new era for First Nations people receiving lifesaving renal dialysis in remote areas, thanks to a further $34.8 million investment from the Australian Government. Department of Health | Pregnancy Care Guidelines Review Public Consultation DraftThis consultation is seeking feedback as part of a review of selected topics under the Pregnancy Care Guidelines. The consultation period closes at 5pm on 15 November 2018. Telling Story | A report from the 'Grief, Loss & Trauma' Project in Borroloola, September 2018In May 2018 Telling Story were engaged by the the Roper Gulf Regional Council to develop and deliver a ‘Grief Loss and Trauma’ Project in Borroloola . The three part project was funded through a NT Department of Health- Alcohol Action Initiative Grant. Medicare | November 2018 Benefits ScheduleThe 1 November 2018 Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) files have been updated to reflect additional new items and are now available to download. Foundation House | The Australian Refugee Health Practice GuideThe Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide (the Guide) is a national resource that aims to support doctors, nurses and other primary care providers to deliver comprehensive on-arrival and ongoing health care to people from refugee backgrounds, including people seeking asylum. Bolton Clarke Research Institute | The Veteran Family ToolkitThis Toolkit gives voice to veterans, families and clinicians to share their experiences. It also promotes access to timely information and services supporting post-traumatic recovery for those who have been deployed overseas or have suffered injury closer to home, including the first responder community. Black Rainbow | Workshop: Indigenous suicide prevention & LGBQTI inclusive practices, November 14 DarwinBy attending the Indigenous LGBQTI Inclusive Practices in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Workshop participants will increase their knowledge of the heightened suicide risk for Indigenous LGBQTI people and are assisted in identifying the inherent health risks at the intersection of the dual experiences of being both Indigenous and LGBQTI identifying. Connected Beginnings, Alice Springs | Quarterly Newsletter, September 2018Child Friendly Alice is a community collaboration committed to enhancing the wellbeing of children in Alice Springs. We aim to ensure every child has the best possible start in life and to grow up healthy and strong. SARRAH | Workforce snapshot: Podiatry
The 3,697 strong podiatry workforce plays a critical role in managing medical and clinical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They provide support to people impacted by diabetes related foot disease and a host of other lower limb conditions. They are also in incredibly short supply, especially in outer regional, remote and very remote Australia where there are currently only 231 (6.2%) podiatrists operating.
At A Glance (Number of Podiatrists): APNA | Nurse Awards nominationsThe APNA Nurse Awards recognise and celebrate the efforts put in by nurses in primary health care, and acknowledge exceptional achievements. The application deadline has been extended, and will now close on Monday 12 November, so fill out your nomination form today! Healthinfonet | Summary of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status 2017This Summary includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-specific information on: population, births, deaths, common health conditions, health risk and protective factors. The Mental Health Service Awards | 2019 LaunchEOI's are now open for 2019 TheMHS Awards, which recognise and celebrate great work in mental health service delivery throughout Australia and New Zealand. Primary Care Nurse Networking EventThis Primary Care Nurse Networking event will focus on Hepatitis C with a presentation from Tracey Jones, first ever hepatology Nurse Practitioner in NSW. Insertion and removal of Implanon NXTThis training will teach knowledge and skills required for the safe insertion and removal of Implanon NXT. This includes simulation practice on model arms. Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CoursesThese events will provide up to date skills and knowledge required to provide CPR in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - Steps to AccessThis interactive face-to-face education session was put together from questions asked by GP's regarding the NDIS. Rheumatic Heart Disease WorkshopThis workshop has been designed to build participants' knowledge, skills and confidence when responding to RHD and to prevent acute rheumatic fever (ARF). Primary Health Response to Sexual AssaultAt the end of this CPD event Primary Health Care and Emergency Department clinicians will gain an understanding of the immediate needs and appropriate responses in caring for clients who attend a Primary Health Care facility or Emergency Department following a sexual assault. Communication Across Languages (Teleconference)NT PHN and the Aboriginal Interpreter Service invite all health professionals to attend the Communication Across Languages education event by teleconference.
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