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March 28 2024
Post-exposure rabies vaccine and human rabies immunoglobulin
Rabies vaccine and human rabies immunoglobulin post-exposure treatment for Australian bat lyssavirus and rabies exposures are NSW-funded additional free vaccines. PHU staff will arrange rabies vaccine and human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) to be provided at no cost to the patient from the NSW Vaccine Centre and give advice on administration schedule.
March 28 2024
PHN report assesses pilot mental health programs supporting aged care residents
This report summarises the outcomes findings from an independent evaluation of several of the PHN's Older Australians Mental Health Pilot programs.
March 27 2024
DOHAC Review of after-hours primary care
The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care is undertaking a review of after hours primary care policies and programs. The Review will consider the need for primary care after hours services, the current state of after hours service provision and successful models of primary care after hours service provision.
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Upcoming Events
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April 2024 Apr 2024
Mental Health Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Training Session
The Australian Government, through the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan, is expanding and implementing the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) tool in primary care. The …
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April 2024 Apr 2024
Regional Skilled Migration event - Online Seminar
This seminar will better equip employers and potential candidates in our regions with information relating to the Skilled Migration Program and how it can complement each regions w …
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April 2024 Apr 2024
PHN EVENT
2024 Immunisation Update
Join us for a comprehensive 2024 Immunisation Update session from the HNE LHD Population Health Unit Team, livestreamed direct to you. …
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