1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, which is around 100,000 Australian parents each year.
This week (17 - 23 November) is Perinatal Mental Health Week – a time to recognise that the transition into parenthood can be tough, but support is available.
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Wellington Antenatal Clinic was one of 20 clinics recognised as ‘Medicare Champions’ last week by the Prime Minister and Health Minister.
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The Far West and Western NSW region is supporting World Diabetes Day on 14 November. The Care Partnership – Diabetes (CP-D) program partners are launching a range of initiatives to support people living with type 2 diabetes and the health professionals who provide their care.
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In September, Healthdirect launched an enhanced After Hours General Practitioner (AHGP) support trial. 50 residential aged care homes (RACH) in the Far West and Western NSW regions are included in the expanded service pilot.
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On 25 September the Department of Health and Ageing announced the commencement date for Chronic Conditions Management MBS item changes have been deferred to 1 July 2025.
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The draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy has been released for public consultation.
We’d like to encourage you to provide your feedback!
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For the first time in NSW, General Practitioners (GPs) and General Practices in Far West NSW will have digital view-only access to a patient’s NSW Health medical information.
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New information on changes to Chronic Conditions Management Items was released on 23 August 2024.
Subject to the passage of legislation, from 1 November 2024, there will be a revised structure for items for chronic disease management.Read More