Shingles can be more than just a rash. 🤒 Shingles can be serious, lead to long term nerve pain and other complications. Remind your First Nations patients that a shingles vaccine is the safest and most effective way to protect against shingles and its complications. A 2-dose course is available free under the NIP for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over. For clinical guidance or to find resources for patients visit 💻 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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The Food, Nutrition and Dining Hotline is run by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Call 📞 1800 844 044 for questions, concerns, or complaints about food, nutrition or dining. Aged care providers and workers can call the hotline for: 👂 questions and concerns 🍏 expert advice from dietitians and speech pathologists ✏️ support to raise a complaint. The hotline is available Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm AEDT. Find more resources for older people accessing aged care at 💻 https://lnkd.in/gUZfDRj5
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[NEWS] Add your organ donor card to the myGov app wallet. People can now add a digital copy of their organ donor card to their myGov app wallet for a new and convenient way to store and access this important document. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gRTyghcG
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Pumpkins aren’t just for jack-o’-lanterns—they're a delicious and versatile vegetable packed with vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants. 🧡✨ Whether roasted, puréed, or baked, pumpkins are spooktacular! 🥧🎃 Not only are pumpkins fun to carve, but they’re also affordable so you get more boo for your buck! 💸 This Halloween, treat yourself to the health benefits of pumpkins. Learn more at 💻 https://lnkd.in/gWbzcRNT #EatWell #Halloween #Vegetables #HealthyEating
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The CareSearchgp app is a free digital tool to support GPs to deliver palliative care. It has been funded by the Australian Government. It brings together guidance on terminal prescribing for specific symptoms and evidence-based information on key care issues, including: ℹ️ advance care planning ℹ️ recognising deterioration ℹ️ engaging in palliative care case conferences ℹ️ caring for a dying patient ℹ️ helping families through stages of bereavement. To download the CareSearchgp app, visit 💻 https://lnkd.in/gr9jyyJb If you’ve used the app, let us know in the 💬 comments section.
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Researchers: be part of joint Australia-UK platform trials to improve the lives of people with serious health conditions. The 2025 Australia-UK Platform Studies in Areas of Unmet Clinical Need grant opportunity will support research into: ✔️ childhood, brain and prostate cancers ✔️ stroke and traumatic brain injuries ✔️ neurodegenerative diseases ✔️ cardiometabolic conditions including obesity ✔️ other areas of health that meet funding criteria. The Medical Research Future Fund and the National Health and Medical Research Council will provide $15 million for activities in Australia. The National Institute for Health and are Research will provide the equivalent of $15 million for UK-based activities. Guidelines for the grant opportunity are now available. Learn more at 💻 https://lnkd.in/gik5_-Hj
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The Stronger Medicare Awards celebrate the significant impact of outstanding individuals, teams and practices in primary health care. Those who go above and beyond to help improve the health of their community. 🎉🏅 From the many impressive applicants, 37 finalists have now been selected. Congratulations and good luck to all our finalists. ⭐ Learn more about the awards and finalists at 💻 https://lnkd.in/eSh_KgZJ #StrongerMedicareAwards
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In exciting news, we’re incredibly proud to share we’ve be nominated for an ARIA in the Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement category for our End the Trend campaign with @Cancer Council Australia. End the Trend is a groundbreaking and innovative campaign targeting young Australians to make cultural change in attitudes towards suntanning and skin cancer prevention. 🌞 Check out the song by artist JK-47 here and don’t forget to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide. 📹 https://lnkd.in/gfXTcvcd #EndTheTrend #ARIAAwards #CancerCouncilAustralia
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Shield your patients from shingles. Free shingles vaccination is available under the NIP for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 50 and over. Remind patients about the importance of shingles vaccination and discuss whether the vaccine is right for them. Find information for vaccination providers at 💻 https://lnkd.in/g-42MNAf #ShieldYourselfFromShingles #ShinglesVaccine #Immunisation #NIP
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Star Ratings is helping to uplift aged care. Since Star Ratings for residential aged care launched in December 2022, there are fewer 1 and 2 star homes, and more homes with 4 and 5 Star Ratings. 🌟 In fact, the 2023 Residents’ Experience survey found 85% of residents would recommend their home to someone they know. To learn more about Star Ratings visit 💻 health.gov.au/StarRatings #AgedCare #AgedCareHome #ResidentialAgedCare #StarRatings #AgedCareProviders #OlderAustralians #HealthandAgedCare
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