Bacterial skin infections, especially impetigo, are rising concerns in Australia, with one in four Australians affected. The Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra is delving into treatment strategies, revealing gaps in effective treatments.
The Better Health for the Bush (BHFTB) Framework was developed by the Hunter New England Central Coast PHN (HNECC PHN or the PHN) in partnership with the Hunter New England Local Health District (LHD) and the University of New England (UNE).
The Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area is a unique wonderland, offering visitors a vast array of experiences. With our four distinct seasons, rich cultural history, rolling countryside and World Heritage National Parks at our doorstep, there is so much to see and explore.
Glen Innes Severn Local Government area (LGA) spans 5,487 sq kilometres of spectacular, World Heritage-listed National Park wilderness, picturesque, productive farmlands, and starkly beautiful, dramatic and diverse landscapes.
Glen Innes Essentials
Weeknights and Weekends in Glen Innes
To contribute to this year's Anti-Poverty Week theme of ending child poverty, the Centre for Community Child Health and the Victorian Council of Social Services are partnering on a webinar. We'll explore prevention and early intervention solutions to reduce the impacts of financial hardship and poverty on children and families.
The webinar will explore:
• the current state of financial hardship and poverty in Victoria and Australia
• the impact of financial hardship and poverty on children’s health, development and wellbeing
• the role of policy in combatting child poverty
• prevention and early intervention solutions, including the Healthier Wealthier Families (HWF) pilot program.
Postgraduate studies in Health Policy and Planning, taught in collaboration with the Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, are designed to increase capacity and value of anyone working – or planning to work – in health services, policymaking, leadership or health policy research. Graduates of this program are equipped to work at a high level across the health sector, whether it be in government and policy and planning roles, leading health services, or working in advocacy, strategy, political advisory, regulation, or business development.
We will be holding a webinar on Wednesday, 25 October, 12-1 pm (AEDT) where we will provide an introduction to Health Policy and Planning studies and available scholarships, as well as providing opportunities to ask any questions you have about the program.
Aged care is currently experiencing immense change based on the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Much of this change is being led by the Australian Government and by aged care providers. As researchers, we want to understand how we can best support this change. We want to know what you think are most critical areas to research in residential aged care.