If you have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients aged 50 and over, remind them they may be eligible for a free shingles vaccine. As people get older, there is a higher risk of developing shingles and complications. These can cause long term, serious illness. 🤒 Find more information for vaccination providers at 💻 https://lnkd.in/g-42MNAf #ShinglesVaccine #Immunisation #NIP #ShieldYourselfFromShingles
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
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Australia’s health system is world class, supporting universal and affordable access to high quality medical, pharmaceutical and hospital services, while helping people to stay healthy through health promotion and disease prevention activities. The Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in our Vision statement: Better health and wellbeing for all Australians. The Department uses social media to share links and information about health policies and programs. Information about the Department's guidelines and moderation of social media accounts can be found on our community guidelines page. You can also follow the department on: - Twitter: www.twitter.com/healthgovau - Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/healthgovau - Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthgovau/ - YouTube: www.youtube.com/@healthgovau We aim to achieve our Vision through strengthening evidence-based policy advising, improving programme management, research, regulation and partnerships with other government agencies, consumers and stakeholders. We deliver on our vision through our people. One of our strengths is our proud culture of teams working together to get things done swiftly, collegiality and professionally. ‘Our way’ means: • Leaders being clear on their expectations on ‘how’ we do business • Allowing people to deliver high quality work in tight timeframes by sharing information and expectations upfront • Supporting each other to learn and use new skills to build our capability • Identifying and managing risks strategically while also being innovative • Expecting high quality professional performance from each other • Looking outside the Department’s own viewpoint to work with the community and listen to their views.
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From 1 April 2025, residential aged care providers will need to collect quality indicator data for 3 new staffing quality indicators: 👩⚕️ enrolled nursing 💼 allied health ❤️ lifestyle officers. Join our webinar to help you prepare. It will cover: 👩⚕️ the 3 new staffing quality indicators 📊 what data you will need to collect and report ⏰ when you can start collecting and reporting this data ✔️ how we will help you prepare for this change. 📅 When: Tuesday 3 December 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (AEDT). Register at 💻 https://lnkd.in/gip2NjBs
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💡 Did you know that older people and aged care providers can use a free interpreting service? Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National is available to support aged care conversations with older people, their families and carers. The service can also help older people participate in social and cultural activities. TIS National’s services include: 👉 immediate phone interpreting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 👉 pre-booked phone interpreting 👉 on-site (in person) interpreting 👉 Automated Telephone Interpreting Service (ATIS) 👉 video remote interpreting. To find out more, visit 💻 https://lnkd.in/gVJAkgke
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Researchers: we invite you to join our webinar to learn about the 2025 Australia-UK Platform Studies in Areas of Unmet Clinical Need grant opportunity. 📅 19 November 2024 🕕 7:00 pm (AEDT) Register at 💻 https://lnkd.in/ezBgv3Bn
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Join us for our last Tech Talk for 2024! In this milestone 20th Tech Talk we’ll share our latest releases, give insights into Monthly Care Statements and more. Register now 💻 https://lnkd.in/gxprup7e We’ll also cover 2024 #digitaltransformation milestones and preview our activities for 2025.
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Join us for our last Tech Talk for 2024! In this milestone 20th Tech Talk we’ll share our latest releases, give insights into Monthly Care Statements and more. Register now 💻 https://lnkd.in/gxprup7e We’ll also cover 2024 #digitaltransformation milestones and preview our activities for 2025.
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Are you working with a person under 65 years old, with complex care and accommodation needs? Aged care homes are not appropriate places for younger people to live. You can help a younger person access and explore, living and support options through the Younger People in Residential Aged Care System Coordinator. To find out more: 📞 call 1800 771 663 📧 email [email protected] 💻 visit https://lnkd.in/gcqqbJqS
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Last night, the Stronger Medicare Awards were held in Canberra to celebrate the significant impact of outstanding individuals, teams and practices in primary health care. 🎉🏅 🏆 20 Medicare Champions were awarded for going above and beyond to help improve the health of their community by: ✔️ having teams of health professionals working together across disciplines to provide coordinated care ✔️ ensuring all Australians have access to quality health care, wherever they live ✔️ having a commitment to community ✔️ providing culturally appropriate health care for First Nations people and communities ✔️ caring for people experiencing mental distress, including their families and communities ✔️ sharing knowledge and experience to provide better health care. Congratulations to all our Champions. ⭐ Learn more about the awards and Champions at 💻 https://lnkd.in/eSh_KgZJ
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It's International Volunteer Manager Day. 🎉 Their leadership and support for aged care volunteers make a difference to the lives of older people every day. ❤ Volunteer Managers can brush up on their skills using the resource kit and handbook designed just for them at 💻 https://lnkd.in/gJf3KGFK
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Bowel cancer can develop even if you follow a healthy diet and lifestyle. 🥦 🏃♂️ The bowel screening home test can find early signs of the disease before symptoms appear. If you’re aged 45-74, do the test. It’s simple, free and could save your life. For more information, find translated resources in over 20 languages at 💻 https://lnkd.in/gimffkwx #BowelCancerScreening #CancerScreeningSavesLives #NationalBowelCancerScreeningProgram #BowelCancer #BowelCancerAwareness #BowelScreeningSavesLives
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