SNPHN is pleased to announce the local organisations that will receive Federal funding to provide new mental health services in the Northern Sydney region.
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Uniting seniors gym in Chatswood
Uniting runs a gym in Chatswood for people over the age of 60 who want to stay fit and healthy in a friendly and comfortable environment.
Lung Foundation Australia needs your feedback
Lung Foundation Australian is running an online survey to understand how best to support you in providing information and care to your patients living with a lung disease.
New resources to help Indigenous Australians broach end of life discussions
A new discussion starter about end of life care, specifically developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, is now available.
NADC calling for EOIs for a new Foot Network Working Party
The mission of the Foot Network is to establish and maintain reduced morbidity and mortality caused by diabetes-related foot disease in people in Australia.
World Tuberculosis Day
World TB day builds public awareness that TB, despite being curable, remains a destructive epidemic in much of the world.
Aged Care News and Resources
News from the Aged Care sector, including changes to home care packages, the new My Aged Care brochure and the Department of Health’s consultation on the single aged care quality framework.
Take part in the LGBTIQ Disability Strategy
THE LGBTI National Health Alliance is running a consultation and survey to inform the LGBTIQ Disability Strategy.
World Kidney Day highlights link between kidney disease and obesity
This year’s World Kidney Day promoted education about the harmful consequences of obesity and its association with kidney disease.
Seeking health professionals with specialised knowledge and experience in rare and genetic diseases
The Genetic and Rare Disease Network in Western Australia is compiling a register of health professionals who have specialist knowledge and experience in a particular rare and/or genetic disease.
April Falls Day and iSOLVE project update
With April Falls Day on 3 April, here’s an update on the iSOLVE falls prevention project, a partnership between the University of Sydney, the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission and SNPHN.
SNPHN attending North Sydney NDIS expo on 28 March
The Northern Sydney NDIS Expo will provide information for carers, families and people living with a disability.
Electronic GP referrals to increase BreastScreen rates
General Practitioners are instrumental in increasing participation rates in the BreastScreen program and ultimately improving survival from breast cancer.
NSW Diabetes Taskforce Community Working Group
The NSW Diabetes Taskforce is seeking expressions of interest from health professionals that work within Primary Care to join the NSW Diabetes Taskforce Community Working Group.
Shared Antenatal Care workshop
SNPHN is hosting a workshop on 7 April to collect feedback from the community on the region’s shared antenatal care program.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health — My Life, My Lead
My Life, My Lead is a new online public consultation portal to highlight the issues that support or impede Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have good health.
Providing Certainty And Funding For Alcohol And Drug Treatment Services
The Turnbull Government will continue to support drug and alcohol treatment services across Australia with funding of more than $75 million a year.