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From 1 March 2025, all vaccination providers must report to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) whether an individual was pregnant at the time of vaccination. Maternal immunisation is critical in protecting pregnant women and their babies from serious illness and severe complications from vac...
Dr Simone Wright is a general practitioner who works exclusively in aged care. Here is her story of working as a mobile doctor in the Gold Coast residential aged care homes sector. A penchant for aged care “I have been working in a general practice for about 13 years now, and very early in my tra...
The Community Rehabilitation Program offers multidisciplinary, community-based rehabilitation services for adults aged 18 and over. The program provides goal-oriented, person-centred care through a holistic model of restorative and adaptive therapy, focusing on enhancing functional capacity and qual...
With the festive season in the rear-view mirror, February offers an opportunity for many of us to take a breather and reassess our relationship with alcohol. For 32-year-old Mermaid Beach administrative officer Katie* a re-set started abruptly on New Year’s Eve. “I’ve always been someone who l...
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) changes are planned for 2025. This will be the first major change to CDM in 20 years and is proposed to come into effect on 1 July 2025. With a quarter of revenue coming from CDM, commencing steps to prepare your practice for the transition offers your team an opport...
The New Year is the perfect time to pause, reset, and reflect – especially when it comes to our drinking habits. And according to Lives Lived Well Clinical Services Gold Coast Manager Vicky Mouatt, February presents an excellent opportunity to take a break from alcohol for 28 days, with the ch...
With the recent heatwave warnings, it’s crucial to take steps to protect yourself and those around you. Here are some practical tips to help you stay cool and safe: Stay hydrated Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Staying hydrated is essential to keep your ...
Preventing vaccine administration errors (VAEs) The Gold Coast Public Health Unit has received several recent enquiries regarding Vaccine Administration Errors (VAE’s). These include, but are not limited to, vaccines given at an incorrect site or age and administration of expired vaccines. When ad...
Approximately 220,000 older Australians reside in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs), with over half living with dementia (PLWD) at varying stages of severity. Among these individuals, 40% experience mild symptoms, while fewer than 1% face extreme challenges. These numbers highlight the significant...
As we enter the high-risk weather season and anticipate more extreme weather conditions in the coming months, it is a good time to start to prepare. We thought it would be useful to put together a list of things to consider. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list, but more a guide to assist [...
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