Amendments to the AIR Rule 2015

Amendments to the AIR Rule 2015

From 1 March 2024, changes to legislation will require all vaccination providers to report to the AIR: the route of administration...
05 March 2024

Use interpreters to ensure your patients can access the care they need

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) uses interpreters to ensure equitable access to healthcare. Family members may be unable...
05 March 2024

GPs urged to test for syphilis during pregnancy, amid ‘significant rise’ in diagnoses

Healthcare providers are being called on to stay up-to-date on infectious syphilis, amid a significant rise in syphilis diagnoses in...
05 March 2024

ATAGI advice now available for 2024 flu vaccinations

The Department of Health and Aged Care has provided 2024 influenza season advice including: Statement from the Australian Technical Advisory...
05 March 2024

Fibroscan gives patients clearer picture of health of liver

Patients at Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service now have a clearer picture of how healthy their liver is. Clinical Nurse Consultant,...
05 March 2024

GPs urged to test for syphilis during pregnancy, amid ‘significant rise’ in diagnoses

Healthcare providers are being called on to stay up-to-date on infectious syphilis, amid a significant rise in syphilis diagnoses in...
28 February 2024

GP screening could help destigmatise gambling harm

Screening for gambling harm at general practices and community-based organisations could support a holistic approach to client care by addressing...
27 February 2024

Screening tool improves GPs’ understanding of, comfort treating gambling harm

GPs piloting a screening tool to detect and reduce harm from gambling at practices in the Fairfield LGA say their...
27 February 2024

Beyond the 80 program aims to empower young girls and their families for a healthier future

The Wests Tigers Foundation Beyond the 80 (BT80) program is a free 10-week healthy lifestyle initiative supported by SWSPHN and...
22 February 2024
Beyond the 80 program

Workshop aims to tackle gambling harm

Workers from community organisations in Fairfield city are invited to a capacity building workshop around tackling gambling harm, on Monday,...
22 February 2024