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Social RX expanded to provide support to more patients
30 August 2022
After the successful launch of Primary and Community Care Service’s (PCCS) Social Rx social prescribing services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region in 2021, COORDINARE is excited to see this service expand across the catchment, and now be accessible to residents in Southern NSW.
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Cheers to a healthier and safer festive season
7 December 2021
With the holidays just around the corner, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) and COORDINARE have some tried and true survival tips for South Eastern NSW residents as part of their ‘Take the guesswork out of drinking’ campaign.
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RACGP Alcohol and other Drug education program in SENSW
24 May 2021
Over the last 18 months, the RACGP has been rolling out an Alcohol and other Drug GP education program. In South Eastern NSW almost 50 GPs have undertaken the training program.
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Holistic drug and alcohol treatment service opens in Bega Valley
22 January 2021
South Coast residents impacted by drugs and alcohol can access a new support service. The Sapphire Health and Wellbeing Service (SHaWs) delivers a holistic drug and alcohol treatment program for people in the Bega Valley, with a focus on Bega, Eden, Bermagui, and Wallaga Lake communities.
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Building general practice skills in alcohol and other drugs
18 January 2021
There are many opportunities open to South Eastern NSW health professionals looking to build their skills and confidence in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) related issues.
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New drug and alcohol treatment service available
23 November 2020
A new drug and alcohol withdrawal management and rehabilitation service is now available to assist people living in the Shoalhaven including Jervis Bay, St Georges Basin and Sanctuary Point.
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Prioritising alcohol and other drugs
19 October 2020
COORDINARE has developed and promoted several initiatives to help improve outcomes for people with a dependence on alcohol and other drugs.
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New funding for local mobile drug and alcohol treatment services
29 July 2020
COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN today announced Commonwealth funding to support Lives Lived Well and Directions Health to establish new drug and alcohol rehabilitation services for people in Jervis Bay, St Georges Basin and Sanctuary Point in the Shoalhaven, and Wallaga Lake, Bermagui, Bega and Eden in the Bega…
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Improving opioid safety
16 July 2020
In Australia, pharmaceutical opioids are now responsible for more deaths and hospitalisations than illegal opioids such as heroin, which has contributed to the recent changes in regulations and to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) changes to prescription opioids.
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Many Australians are worried about increased household drinking during COVID-19
6 May 2020
A recent poll by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) found that 20% of Australians have purchased more alcohol than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, 70% are drinking more than normal and 33% are now using alcohol daily.
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Local residents urged to reach out… anytime!
28 April 2020
An initiative aimed at increasing awareness of support available for mental health, or drug and alcohol concerns in South Eastern NSW was recently launched by COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN, in partnership with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, and Southern NSW Local Health District as we work together towards…
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