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AIR TIP 10: How to report the hepatitis B antigen on the AIR when recording Twinrix and Twinrix Junior vaccines

Twinrix and Twinrix Junior vaccines only display as ‘Hepatitis A’ when recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The hepatitis B antigen is not displayed. Where an immunisation provider has reported a Twinrix or Twinrix Junior vaccine to the AIR and requires the record to display b...

Cancer screening packs distributed to general practices across Australia

The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking help from healthcare providers to increase participation in the national cancer screening programs (bowel, breast and cervical). We know cancer screening saves lives, but only around 50% of Australians eligible for the national ...

Active Inclusion Project: showcase wrap

Last year our mission was set – To empower local sport, fitness, recreation and wellness organisations to deliver sustainable inclusive programs. Providing mentorship, education and investment to organisations, the Active Inclusion Project (AIP), it allows greater opportunity for participation...

Gold Coast bowel cancer survivor Elle urges new mums to listen to their bodies

A little over a year ago Broadbeach mum Elle Howard was feeling burnt out. The then-32-year-old lawyer put it all down to sleep deprivation, some post-partum blues, the weight gain from pregnancies and the stress of returning to work with two children under the age of two at home. So, she decided to...

MyMedicare General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI)

The General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) supports general practices to deliver regular, proactive services and care planning to older people living in residential aged care homes. If your practice is already participating in the existing Practice Incentive (PIP) General Practice (GP) Aged Ca...

My Health for life – MBS Items for enrolment

At no cost to your patients, My health for life is an evidence-based behaviour change initiative designed to support positive lifestyle changes and reduce chronic disease risk. The initiative can be a practical extension of the advice given by Health Professionals, allowing patients to better unders...

Gold Coast infectious syphilis rates cause for concern

A Gold Coast general practitioner has called for greater awareness of a serious health concern for pregnant women. Deputy Chair of the Gold Coast Primary Health Network, Broadbeach GP Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung, says Australia has seen a concerning increase in syphilis cases in women over the past decade. “...

Life is all about balance for Tallai’s Giulia

Tallai’s Giulia Greenall led a well-balanced life until a simple trip at home earlier this year threw her off kilter. “I’m an active 72-year-old and I feel as young as I ever have, but I knew I needed to get back to fitness after babysitting my four grandchildren, where exercise became less of...

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