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Health Minister announces additional funding for headspace centres
11 June 2020
COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN has welcomed an announcement by the Morrison Government of $24. 2 million in funding to reduce wait times - fast tracking access to mental health services for young people aged 12–25 seeking headspace appointments.
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Test a diverse range of patients for HIV
9 June 2020
NSW Health encourages health professionals to avoid assumptions patients risk, ask questions about sexual practices, and offer HIV testing to a diverse range of patients.
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Online training for GPs to tackle alcohol and drug use during COVID-19
4 June 2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is boosting the skills of GPs so that they can better address alcohol and other drug (AOD) use problems that are becoming more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the $7.
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Ready for COVID Care through innovation
3 June 2020
An innovation partnership involving the region’s three major health services is ready to be trialled, providing local residents with access to a Virtual Community Care Centre.
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Coordinating care through innovation: an interview with Dianne Kitcher
3 June 2020
Innovation is the key to improving health outcomes of our community. COORDINARE finds innovative ways to coordinate care across our region and beyond, seeking to improve health outcomes for our community, particularly those most in need.
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Reach out: New counselling support services available
26 May 2020
This year has been a challenging time for many, especially during and after the devastating bushfires across the region.
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Celebrating National Reconciliation Week 2020: In This Together
20 May 2020
This year, National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) will be celebrated virtually. The 2020 theme is 'In This Together'.
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Mental Health First Aid training for pharmacy in bushfire-affected communities
18 May 2020
A new Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) online course is now available to pharmacists and pharmacy support staff at no charge in bushfire-affected communities in South Eastern NSW. There are two upcoming sessions, including:
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Jindabyne / Snowy Mountains
(Virtual Session 1) Saturday 23 May 4. 00-6.
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BreastScreen NSW to recommence routine breast screening
7 May 2020
BreastScreen NSW is about to recommence routine breast screening, having temporarily suspended services to protect women, staff and the community from the risk of COVID-19. BreastScreen NSW will be inviting women to have their regular breast screens, starting with clients who had their appointments cancelled.
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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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NSW RDN opens Natural Disaster and Emergency Response Recovery Grant EOI
5 May 2020
Primary health care services and professionals are still recovering from the impact of bushfire and long-term drought.
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Supporting you through complex mental health issues
1 May 2020
2020 has proven to be an upsetting and stressful time for many people, especially for those living with complex mental health issues, but help is at hand with COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN today announcing a new service to support people in the region.
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