National efforts to close the gap in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation received a boost today with the announcement of 83 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Worker placements across Australia. Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Clinic/Health Service (ACT) Inc Narrabundah 1 Total ACT 1 Central [...]
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February, 2010
Department of Health & Ageing -83 New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Workers to be Placed Around the Nation.
Department of Health & Ageing -PHI Membership Defies Predictions – Legislation in Senate on Monday
Yet more evidence has been released today that proves the Opposition got it wrong when they predicted a huge drop in private health insurance (PHI) membership. This legislation will be debated in the Senate on Monday. For more information on the latest PHI membership statistics visit.
Children Benefit from New Drug on Life Saving Drugs Program
The Australian Government will provide $4.2 million over four years to fully subsidise Myozyme® (alglucosidase alpha) to treat the rare and serious enzyme deficiency disorder, Infantile-onset Pompe disease.
Call for input into maternity services framework
Fellows are invited to provide comments on the draft framework developed by the Core Competencies and Educational Framework for Maternity Services in Australia Project.
83 New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Workers to be Placed Around the Nation
National efforts to close the gap in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation received a boost with the announcement of 83 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Worker placements across Australia.
PHI Membership Defies Predictions – Legislation in Senate on Monday
The latest PHI membership figures released today reveal that the number of Australians taking out cover continues to grow.
ANZCA E-newsletter – out now
The first edition of ANZCA’s E-newsletter for 2010 has been sent to Fellows and trainees by email.
Anaesthetic allergy – interactive webinar for trainees
The Education Development Unit has developed a series of e-Learning resources to assist trainees preparing for the ANZCA final examination.
ANZCA E-newsletter – out today
The first edition of ANZCA’s E-newsletter for 2010 is being sent to Fellows and trainees by email today.
Australian sports urged to engage All Cultures
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis launched a new online resource to help sporting groups engage more sportspeople from culturally diverse backgrounds.