22 Nov 2024
‘Actions-based’ updated National Guide launched
The guide supports GPs to provide best practice preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
22 Nov 2024
Updated chart - Adjusting asthma medications for adults and adolescents
This chart is an essential guide to selecting and adjusting asthma medication for adults and adolescents available in Australia, updated October 2024.
22 Nov 2024
Mental Health First Aid course helping develop a supportive and healthy working environment
Twelve SWSPHN staff recently completed a Mental Health First Aid training course presented by SWSPHN’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Program Coordinator Damien Burke and Mental Health and AOD Program Coordinator Sophie Mara.
22 Nov 2024
Testing and treatment numbers on rise as GPs work to eliminate hepatitis
Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in our region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks to a targeted program supporting GPs to identify and care for patients with the chronic health condition.
22 Nov 2024
Implementation will be key to success of Aged Care Act
This week’s bipartisan support for the Aged Care Act in parliament is a significant step forward in making sure palliative care is embedded within aged care.
22 Nov 2024
COVID-19 update 22 November 2024
COVID cases in SA There have been 322 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
22 Nov 2024
myGovID is now myID
The Australian Government’s Digital ID app, myGovID has changed its name to myID. The app allows you to securely log into and use government services online.
22 Nov 2024
Preventive care guidelines to improve health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: GP24
The health impacts of climate change, vaping and racism are among new topics in the fourth edition of preventive healthcare guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, launching at Australia’s premier annual GP conference in Perth today.
22 Nov 2024
Have your say on Australia’s Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) Strategy
You can help guide how we continue to improve sexual health in Australia by providing feedback on our draft National STI Strategy. Consultation is now open until 20 December 2024.
22 Nov 2024
Establishing Genomics Australia
We are establishing Genomics Australia from 1 July 2025 to provide national leadership and coordination to better integrate genomics into the health system.