The renewed National Cervical Screening Program will now be implemented from 1 December 2017, rather than 1 May 2017.
News
Shared antenatal care – changes to the protocol
Details about changes to the protocol, in particular HbA1c and oGTT.
My Health Record Update
A summary of the significant developments for the My Health Record, such as the opt-out model and the inclusion of pathology and radiology reports.
Short-Term Restorative Care Programme information
The STRC Programme is an early intervention programme which aims to reverse and/or slow ‘functional decline’ in older people and improve wellbeing. Here’s how GPs can refer patients to the programme.
Pneumococcal vaccine information for the community
A reminder that at this time of year pneumococcal disease, like influenza, is a leading cause of life-threatening illnesses in Australia – particularly among children under two years of age and elderly people.
Castlecrag Private Hospital seeking GPs
Castlecrag Private Hospital (CPH)’s Medical Services Unit is currently seeking GPs to join the CPH team to care for medical patients.
2017 National Immunisation Program seasonal influenza vaccine information
Resources supporting the 2017 National Immunisation Program seasonal influenza vaccines, including consumer fact sheets, provider fact sheets and posters.
Australian Immunisation Register now accessible to pharmacists
A recent publication by the Department of Human Services (DHS) details that pharmacists can now apply for access to register and record on the AIR.
2017 National Immunisation Program seasonal influenza vaccine information
Information regarding the flu vaccine, including resources such as fact sheets and brochures.
New referral options for Family Support
The Family Referral Service assists vulnerable children, young people and their families who do not meet the statutory reporting threshold of ‘risk of significant harm’, but who would benefit from accessing local support services.
Planning ahead community and home care toolkit
Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre has developed resources to support community and home care organisations assess their current systems around substitute decision making, future planning and advance care planning.
Increasing Choice – release of home care packages
The Department of Health released over 14,000 home care packages in March with the majority to consumers who had never previously held a home care package.
GPs wanted for injured workers social prescribing project
Primary & Community Care Services (PCCS) is inviting Sydney GPs who care for a number of injured workers to participate in a pilot program which will evaluate and research the value of Social Prescribing.
New community service to provide free specialist addiction and mental illness treatment to people in Sydney’s north
Northern Sydney residents impacted by alcohol and other drug addiction and mental illness will soon have enhanced access to free community-based treatment services through a partnership between Odyssey House and New Horizons.
Vacancies on the ACI Chronic Care Network Executive Committee
Two casual vacancies have become available on the ACI Chronic Care Network Executive. If you are interested in taking a more active role in the governance of the Network please consider nominating for the role.