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Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
All Health Professional Registrations, including nursing, for all states, except Western Australia, from 1 July 2010 go through the new National registration system.
Check out the requirements and application process from the web site of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration.aspx
Western Australia (not part of the National Register as yet)
Registration is compulsory.
Cardiovascular medicines and primary health care a regional analysis
Cardiovascular medicines and primary health care: a regional analysis shows how the supply of cardiovascular medicines and primary health-care services differs across regions in
Health system expenditure on disease and injury in Australia, 2004-05 (internet only)
Health system expenditure on disease and injury in Australia, 2004-05 provides a systematic analysis of health system expenditures associated with specific disease and injury groups in Australia in 2004-05. Expenditure on cardiovascular disease is compared with expenditure on cancer, injuries, nervous system disorders and other diseases. Health expenditure for each age group ranges from $2,223 per year for girls/boys aged 5 to 14 years to $8,030 per year for women/men aged 75 to 84 years. This report also discusses the changes in expenditure by disease between 2000-01 and 2004-05. AIHW catalogue number (HSE 87). Click on the link to view the report.
Doctors warned of bizarre side effects from sleeping drug
Doctors are being warned of bizarre possible side effects from a popular sleeping pill. The Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee has received more than 100 reports of adverse reactions to the drug Stilnox. Read the ABC ‘The World Today’ report at http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2007/s1839237.htm
(Always discuss any medication issues and concerns with your doctor – Global Editor)
National Palliative care performance indicators: results of the 2008 performance indicator data collection.
National palliative care performance indicators: results of the 2008 performance indicator data collection presents the findings of the fourth national collection of performance indicator data from Australia's palliative care sector. The information collected provides information on the extent to which palliative care agencies have met the four national performance indicators that were developed based on the goals and objectives of the National Palliative Care Strategy. The report also presents information on changes to performance (as measured by these performance indicators) that have occurred between the 2008 survey and previous surveys. AIHW catalogue number (HWI 106). Available from CanPrint for $20 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the report.
GLOBAL RISK FACTORS FOR CANCER (ABC Health Minutes: 15/08/2007) Researchers have identified nine causes of cancer worldwide - smoking, alcohol, obesity and six others. Over 2.4 million deaths annually are linked to one or more or these preventable risk factors. http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2000324.htm
Cardiovascular disease mortality trends at different ages
Despite a dramatic reduction since the late 1960s, cardiovascular disease remains the largest cause of death in Australia. Cardiovascular disease mortality: trends at different ages examines recent data to determine if the observed decrease in cardiovascular disease deaths since the 1960s is shared across disease sub-types and among different population groups. This report includes information on the past and recent trends of key cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke, and describes how trends vary on the basis of age group and sex. International trends are also presented for comparison. The analyses presented in this report help to better understand what is driving the observed decrease in cardiovascular disease deaths, and are a useful resource for policy makers, researchers and health professionals interested in cardiovascular diseases. AIHW catalogue number (CVD 47 ). Available from CanPrint for $25.00 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Access to public dental services: Survey Report – NCOSS A Report by the NSW Oral Health Alliance, Access to dental services amongst clients of non government human service organisations, presents the findings of a study undertaken last year to examine access to dental services for clients of NSW non government organisations (NGOs). NCOSS wrote to all NSW Parliamentarians and political parties on behalf of the NSW Oral Health Alliance, seeking support for the recommendations in the report. Click here for more information and to download report.
Burden of disease due to asthma in Australia 2003
In 2003 asthma was the leading cause of burden of disease in Australian children, contributing 17.4% of total DALYs and the eleventh-leading contributor to the overall burden of disease in
CAUSES OF MACULAR DEGENERATION (ABC Health Minutes: 15/08/2007) Researchers have identified risk factors for macular degeneration – a common cause of vision loss in the elderly. People who eat foods like
fruit, whole grains, fish and vegetables have a lower risk, they say. http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2000328.htm
Assisted reproduction technology in Australia and New Zealand 2007
In 2007, there were 56,817 assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment cycles undertaken in Australian and New Zealand. Of these cycles, 17.4% resulted in a live delivery (the birth of at least one liveborn baby). In total, 10,856 liveborn babies were born following ART treatment undertaken in 2007. The most important recent trend in ART treatment has been the reduction in the rate of twins and triplets births, with the multiple delivery rate falling from 18.7% in 2003 to 10.0% in 2007. This trend has been associated with an increase in the proportion of ART treatment cycles using single embryo transfer, from 32.0% in 2003 to 63.7% in 2007. AIHW catalogue number (PER 47). Available from CanPrint for $35 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and download FREE report.
PEANUT ALLERGY (ABC Health Report: 13/08/2007) A leading Australian allergy researcher has suggested a simple test for people who are at risk of peanut anaphylaxis. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/stories/2007/2001422.htm
Women and heart disease Cardiovascular profile of women in Australia
Cardiovascular disease is Australia's biggest killer. This report focuses on its impact on the health of Australian women - a group who may not be aware of how significant a threat this disease is to them. The report presents the latest data on prevalence, deaths, disability, hospitalisations, services, treatments, risk factors and expenditure, as well as comparisons to other important diseases among women. This report is a useful resource for policy makers, researchers, health professionals and anyone interested in cardiovascular disease in Australian women. AIHW catalogue number (CVD 49). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Integrated Primary Health Care 2009 - 30 Sep-1 Oct 2009,
Novotel on Collins, Melbourne. Improvements in primary health care are vital to strengthen the overall health system. With Minister Roxon's agenda to develop an Integrated Primary Health Care Strategy, and with the commission of the National Primary Health Care Strategy ERG and the National Health and Hospitals Reform Council, the focus to develop and implement an improved community-based primary health care system has never been stronger. To reach this crucial reform hurdles and barriers need to be addressed and examined. Integrated Primary Health Care 2009, will look at reforms in funding, governance, e-health and working partnerships to enable an Integrated Primary Health Care Strategy. This conference will look at how a primary health care strategy can achieve a patient centric system that is accessible and beneficial for all. Click here for more information.
Australia’s Health 2010
Australia's health 2010 is the 12th biennial health report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. It's the nation's premier source of statistics and informed commentary on: determinants of health and keys to prevention; diseases and injury; how health varies across population groups; health across the life stages; health services, expenditure and workforce; the health sector's performance. If you're interested in health, Australia's health 2010 is an essential reference for your bookshelf. AIHW catalogue number (AUS 122). Available from CanPrint for $60 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
SURVIVING LUNG CANCER (ABC Health Minutes: 15/08/2007) Survival figures for non small cell lung cancer are generally poor – a few months. But a very small proportion of people with the condition survive beyond 10 years.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2000322.htm
Cervical screening in Australia 2006-2007 The major objective of the National Cervical Screening Program is to reduce incidence and mortality from cervical cancer. Over 3.5 million women (61.5%) aged 20-69 years participated in the Program in 2006-2007, up from the last report. Incidence and mortality remain low at 9 new cases in 2005 and 2 deaths in 2006 per 100,000 women aged 20-69 years. AIHW catalogue number (CAN 43). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
State of Our Public Hospitals June 2009 report – DoHA The state of our public hospitals, June 2009 report provides a snapshot of public hospital activity in 2007-08. The report shows public and private information at state, territory and national levels. The report aims to increase community understanding about our hospitals and their performance. This year's report also includes chapters on national hospital reform, Indigenous Australians in hospitals, maternity services in hospitals and state and territory public hospital performance reporting. Click here for more information and to download report.
Public and private sector medical indemnity claims in Australia 2006-07 a summary (internet only)
Public and private sector medical indemnity claims in Australia 2006-07: a summary presents data from the combined Medical Indemnity National Collection of public and private sector claims. Data on claims that were current at any time over the period of 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007 are included. The report includes the circumstances that gave rise to claims, the medical specialities involved in claims, the people making claims, the size of claims and the length of time they have been open. AIHW catalogue number (HSE 86). Click on the link to view the report.
SUNBEDS AND CANCER (Life Matters)
Sunbeds have been put into the highest cancer risk category by the international body charged with evaluating potential cancer hazards. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, which comes under the auspices of the World Health Organisation, has reviewed all available research and decided that artificial solar radiation can not only cause skin melanomas, but eye melanomas as well. It has also issued a warning to welders that the UV radiation from arc welding might cause eye melanomas. The findings are published in the latest edition of The Lancet Oncology. http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Refining national asthma indicators Delphi survey and correlation analysis This report is the result of a systematic review undertaken by the Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring (ACAM) to refine and simplify asthma monitoring in Australia. A Delphi survey and correlation analysis were used to review the currently recommended list of 24 national asthma indicators in order to identify a smaller set of core indicators, which provide the most important and relevant information and which are more effective at signalling change for future asthma monitoring activities. AIHW catalogue number (ACM 15). This is an internet only publication. Click on the link to view the report.
STROKES LATER IN LIFE (ABC Health Minutes: 21/08/2007) The good news about strokes is we're getting them later in life. The bad news is, we're still getting them.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2005495.htm
Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2008: from AIHW
Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2008 presents comprehensive national data on cancer incidence and mortality in 2005 and projections for 2006 to 2010. Other topics covered include incidence of lymphohaematopoietic cancers using a WHO-based classification scheme, cancers attributed to smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, incidence in the states and territories, incidence rates and most common cancers over the life span and cancer-related hospitalisations. Summaries are provided for cancer survival, cancer prevalence, the cancer screening programs and the burden of cancer. The report is complemented by substantial online cancer data on the AIHW website. Via Australian Policy Online Free Report at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
THE DANGERS OF A DEADLY TAN (ABC 7.30 Report: 21/08/2007)
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2007/s2011387.htm
Primary carers of people with arthritis and osteoporosis
Family members known as 'primary carers' provide significant assistance to people with disability associated with arthritis and osteoporosis to help them cope with their restrictions and continue independent living. The demand of caring however can have significant impact on the health and wellbeing of the carers. This report brings together the latest data to highlight the impact of caring. The information provided in the report should be useful to the broader community, policy makers and anyone with an interest in carers and caring issues. AIHW catalogue number (PHE 124). Available from CanPrint for $15.00 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
healthdirect: National Health Call Centre Network The healthdirect Australia service is now available across NSW and provides a 24-hour hotline for people who need health advice. The advice is delivered by highly skilled Registered Nurses who are supported by health triage software, a website and an up-to-date service directory of local facilities. Since May 2009, people living anywhere in NSW have been able to contact the hotline and it is estimated that 650,000 calls from NSW residents will be managed by healthdirect each year. If people have a health concern and are unsure what to do next they can call healthdirect which will deliver important health information and help people make good choices about where to seek treatment and when. healthdirect is not an emergency service. People with a health emergency should still contact 000. Calls to healthdirect Australia on landlines are free but mobile charges may apply. The healthdirect Australia number is 1800 022 222. Click here to go to healthdirect Australia's website.
Cervical screening in Australia 2007-2008
This data report uses the previous definition of performance indicators, and supplies up-to-date data, but with no commentary. A full report using the new definitions of the performance indicators (for 2008-2009) will follow. AIHW catalogue number (CAN 50). Click on the link to view the report.
UPDATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES (ABC Health Report: 20/08/2007) More than ten years after they were first published, the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association have updated their physical activity recommendations for adults.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/stories/2007/2010834.htm
Ovarian cancer in
Ovarian cancer was the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death and the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death among women in 2006. Although the prognosis for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer was relatively poor compared with a number of other cancers, the prognosis has improved over time. These and other data in this report provide a comprehensive picture of ovarian cancer in Australia including how ovarian cancer rates differ by age, Indigenous status, country of birth, socioeconomic status and geographical area. AIHW catalogue number (CAN 48) Available from CanPrint for$26.00 (1300 889 873) Click on the link to view the
ASTHMA RISK AT WORK (ABC Health Minutes) Occupational exposure is a common and underestimated cause of asthma, a study shows.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2005527.htm
Incidence of type 1 diabetes in Australian children 2000-2008
Type 1 diabetes is a serious, life-long disease which causes a major health, social and economic burden for individuals with the disease, their families and the community. There were over 8,000 new cases of Type 1 diabetes diagnosed in Australian children between 2000 and 2008, an average of two new cases every day. But, while the rate of new cases increased significantly over the first part of the decade (2000-2004), there has been little change since 2005. Incidence of Type 1 diabetes in Australian children 2000-2008 presents the latest available national data on new cases of Type 1 diabetes for children from Australia's National Diabetes Register. AIHW catalogue number (
Breast cancer and early menopause: a guide for younger women
This booklet is for younger women diagnosed and treated for breast cancer who may be at risk of early menopause. Click here to download booklet.
Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory diseases in Australia
In 2004-05, Australia spent $3.3 billion directly on the management of respiratory conditions. In 2007-08, general practitioners managed respiratory problems more than any other condition and in 2006 conditions of the respiratory system were the third most common underlying causes of death. This report presents the epidemiology of each of the main respiratory conditions and highlights their differences and similarities. The conditions addressed include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, influenza, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, pneumoconiosis and sleep apnoea. AIHW catalogue number (ACM 20). Available from CanPrint for $32.00 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
NEW TREATMENT FOR STRESS INCONTINENCE (ABC Health Minutes)
Austrian surgeons have come up with a new treatment for stress incontinence which involves injecting cells into the wall of the urethra. http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2005499.htm
Eye health labour force in Australia
The delivery of eye health care in
A study has shed light on why people traumatised by the loss of a loved one are more susceptible to having a heart attack. The study was conducted by clinicians from the
Breast Screen
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer in Australian women. The Breast Screen Australia Program aims to reduce mortality and morbidity from breast cancer through detecting cancers early, with over 1.5 million women (56.9%) aged 50-69 years participating in the Program in 2005-2006. Mortality from breast cancer has decreased steadily since the Program commenced in 1991, from 66 to 47 deaths per 100,000 women. AIHW catalogue number (CAN 44). Available from CanPrint for $ (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
NATURAL HRT - MAGIC BULLET OR CLEVER CON? (ABC Catalyst) The development of hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, has helped to relieve the symptoms associated with this inevitable phase of life and recent developments in production techniques have seen the emergence and promotion of so called 'natural' hormones. But with rising evidence that some users have suffered near fatal side-effects, some doctors are saying women are being conned into thinking that natural means safe. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s2006092.htm
Trends in access to dental care among Australian children
From 1994 to 2005 approximately 80 per cent of children aged 5-11 years and 75% of children aged 12-17 years visited a dentist within the previous 12 months. Private dental attendance by the younger age group increased significantly from 2002 to 2005, reflecting a decline in the utilisation of the School Dental Service. Regular access to dental care for all Australian children is vital to ensure children receive preventively-focussed care, prompt treatment of dental disease and professional advice on oral hygiene. Establishing favourable dental visiting behaviour during childhood will lead to better oral health outcomes as adults. This publication provides an analysis of the dental visiting patterns of children aged 5 to 17 years during the period 1994 to 2005.
Health of Women with Intellectual Disabilities Patricia Noonan Walsh, Tamar Heller ISBN : 1405101032 "Health of Women with Intellectual Disabilities," is the first book in the forthcoming series of books. IASSID is very pleased to thank IASSID members, Drs. Patricia Noonan Walsh and Tamar Heller, for their work in compiling this edited text. The book was launched at a special reception held at the IASSID-Europe Congress in Dublin, Ireland on June 14, 2002 http://www.iassid.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=books&file=index&bkid=1&ttitle=Health_of_Women_with_Intellectual_Disabilities&POSTNUKESID=94bf55365c427a267b88529c933e6c20
Women and heart disease summary
Cardiovascular disease is Australia’s biggest killer. This report provides a summary of cardiovascular disease and its impact on the health of Australian women. Women and heart disease: summary presents the key findings of its companion report, Women and heart disease: cardiovascular profile of women in Australia and looks at prevalence, deaths, disability, hospitalisations, medical services, treatments, risk factors and health care expenditure, as well as comparisons with other important diseases among women. AIHW catalogue number (CVD 50). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
National Health Survey: Summary of Results, 2004-05. http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/subscriber.nsf/log?openagent&43640_2004-05.pdf&4364.0&Publication&3B1917236618A042CA25711F00185526&0&2004-05&27.02.2006&Latest
Cost of arthritis increases with ageing population – AIHW
Spending on arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions increased by more than 5% annually between 2000-01 and 2004-05, according to a report released today by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report Health expenditure for arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions 2004-05 found that arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, such as osteoporosis, account for more spending on doctors and specialists than any other disease group in
Health Care Needs of Older Carers Jayne Lucke Home & Community Care Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Jayne%20Lucke.pdf
HEALTH CARE POLICY & PROCEDURES IN DISABILITY
The NSW Department of Ageing, Disability & Home Care have published a comprehensive range of their health care policies and procedures for people who have a disability on their internet site.
Some of the documents are:
Health Care Policy and Procedures
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 1 Health plan
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 2 Dental review
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 3 GT 'person responsible'
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 4 GT consent medical or dental treatment
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 5 Public Guardian consent application Pt 1
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 5 Public Guardian consent application Pt 2
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 6 Menstruation chart
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 7 Weekly blood sugar chart
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 8 Bowel chart
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 9 Physical activity chart
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 10 Physical activity plan
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 11 Weight chart
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 13 CHAP brochure
Health Care Policy and Procedures Att 14 Letter Dr re CHAP
It also includes their Epilepsy policies:-
Epilepsy Policy and Procedures 2006
- Epilepsy Policy and Procedures Attachment 1
- Epilepsy Policy and Procedures Attachment 2
- Epilepsy Policy and Procedures Attachment 3
Nutrition and other policies, procedures and guidelines have also been included. DADHC should be congratulated for sharing their guidelines and policies and procedures with community organizations through their web site. (Editor).
Check out the informative NSW DADHC web site at www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au
Oral health behaviours in the Australian population 2004-06
AIHW catalogue number (DEN 197). This is an Internet Only publication. Click on the link to view the report.
A health screening programme for adults with Down’s syndrome.
Nursing Times (UK) VOL 103, NO 3-31
Clare Backer, BSc; Nicola Jervis, PhD, BSc
People with learning disabilities, especially those with Down’s syndrome, have a higher level of health needs than the general population. In Down's syndrome they are more likely to experience problems involving the heart, thyroid, sensory impairment, diabetes and epilepsy, and they have an increased risk of developing dementia http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursingtimes/pages/AscreeningprogrammeforadultswithDownssyndrome (subscription to online newsletter may be required to access the full article)
Useful Links
Down Syndrome Association NSW http://www.dsansw.org.au/
Down Syndrome UK www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
Down Syndrome Scotland www.dsscotland.org.uk
ABC Health Updates (For health news this is a great e-newsletter to subscribe to – Edr)
Health Updates is a weekly alert about recent ABC health coverage now
available online. Information on how to subscribe can be found at:
http://www.abc.net.au/health/mailinglist.htm
This website provides practical information and material on mental health and human rights. It aims to give browsers access to organisations, publications, guidelines and manuals regarding the effects of human rights violations on individuals’ mental health in the contexts of violence. This website contains a database with links to selected materials, divided into three categories and thematic pages. Topics include torture, child soldiers, post traumatic stress disorder, asylum seekers in
ASPIRIN AND STROKES (ABC Health Minutes: 12/07/2007)
A small dose of aspirin can help prevent heart attacks and strokes, but
larger doses may be harmful.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1973474.htm
Insulin-treated diabetes in
Insulin-treated diabetes in Australia 2000-2007 presents the latest available data from
Australia’s Health 2010 – in brief
All in all, Australia is a healthy nation. We do face challenges, however, and there is certainly scope for improvement. Australia's health 2010 - in brief presents key points and trends from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's 12th biennial report card about the nation's health, Australia's health 2010. AIHW catalogue number (AUS 126). Available from CanPrint for Free (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the report.
Medicare Information Kit in community languages
The Medicare Information Kit is for new arrivals to
A LITTLE EXERCISE HELPS HEALTH (ABC Health Minutes)
Even a small amount of exercise has health benefits, research confirms.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1973518.htm
About 1,000 new cases of Type 1 diabetes in children each year
Australia is in the top 10 countries with the highest rates of Type 1 diabetes in children, with about 1,000 children 14 years and younger developing this type of diabetes each year, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The report provides the latest information from
Health care expenditure on chronic kidney disease in Australia 2004-05
Chronic kidney disease is a common and serious problem in
OVARIAN CANCER SIGNS (ABC Health Minutes)
There's no simple test to diagnose ovarian cancer, however US doctors
have developed a list of four symptoms that should be investigated.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1973408.htm
Public health expenditure in
Public health expenditure in Australia 2007-08 is the eighth in a series of annual reports on public health expenditure in
Exercise Programs Benefit Quality of Life for Residents suffering Dementia
Leeanne Dove Aged & Community Services Conference 2007 powerpoint presentation http://www.agedservices.asn.au/docs/products/Leeanne%20Dove.pdf
Breast Screen
At the Australian Health Ministers' Conference meeting on
BreastScreen
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer in Australian women. BreastScreen
Physical Health of adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
Vee Prasher (Editor), Mattew P. Janicki (Editor)
ISBN : 1405102195 To order, write to Marston Book Services, PO Box 269, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England OX14 4YN. Callers can telephone +44 (0) 1235 465 500 or fax +44 (0) 1235 465 556. Email inquiries may be directed to direct.order@marston.co.uk.
http://www.iassid.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=books&file=index&bkid=2&ttitle=Physical_Health_of_adults_with_Intellectual_Disabilities.
National best practice guidelines for collecting Indigenous status in health data sets
All clients of health services should be asked if they are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin in the process of routine data collection. Despite improvements in recent years, there have been continuing problems in establishing and maintaining standard practice in the collection of Indigenous status, resulting in the under-identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in key national health data sets. These guidelines have been developed to ensure the standard Indigenous status question is asked correctly and consistently of all clients of health services, and that this information is correctly recorded. AIHW catalogue number (IHW 29). Available from CanPrint (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Health Services Union
Aged Care Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/a.html
Mental Health Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/f.html
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/q.html
Occupational Health and Safety Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/er.html
From corrections to the community a set of indicators of the health of
The National Prisoner Health Indicators project is developing a national data collection on the health of
The Australian Immunisation Handbook 8th Edition, 2003 ONLINE
For the first time the Australian Immunisation Handbook is being provided in an interactive online format. Please use the navigation toolbar on the left of this screen to negotiate between the sections of the Handbook. The online Handbook also contains a search facility, located at the top of the navigation toolbar.
Important copyright and disclaimer statements can be found here.
To visit the Immunise Australia website click here
Update on 9th Edition Handbook
Important Update
The Influenza Chapter of the Australian Immunisation Handbook, 9th Edition, is being released following endorsement by the NHMRC in order to provide early access to revised paediatric dosage and other information in advance of the release of the full 9th Edition Handbook later in 2007. It supersedes the draft Influenza Chapter released as part of the public consultation, which should be discarded.
For technical information regarding Influenza vaccination please refer to Chapter 3.9 – Influenza of the Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition 2007.
What's new
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November 2007 - Update on the Development of the Australian Immunisation Handbook, 9th Edition: More information ...
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August 2007 - Chapter 3.9 – Influenza, Australian Immunisation Handbook, 9th Edition: More information ...
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July 2007 - National Rotavirus Vaccination Program: More information ...
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April 2007 - Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program
More information ...
Other web sites:
National Immunisation Committee (NIC)
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI)
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance – NCIRS (Sydney University)
Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee – ADRAC (TGA)
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register – ACIR (Medicare Australia)
Australian Immunisation Handbook 8th Edition 2003 (NHMRC)
National Immunisation Program Schedule (NIPS)
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