Community pharmacists play an important role in supporting families and carers who are providing care for a home-based person with a life-limiting illness. To support this role, pharmacists can now order the Community Palliative Care Resources Pharmacy Pack, developed by caring@home.
Thursday, 20 February 2025
The Strategy outlines recommended steps to address national allied health workforce issues over the next 10 years. Members of the community and the health workforce can read about the consultation and provide feedback. Have your say before the Survey closes on 3 March 2025. For more information and to complete the survey, visit https://consultations.health.gov.au/primary-care-mental-health-division/nahwsdraft
Monday, 17 February 2025
Palliative Care Connect is a suite of navigation services that increase access and information to palliative care and bereavement support in South Australia. It offers an Aboriginal-specific navigation service, providing culturally safe guidance for Aboriginal people and their families who are living with sickness or close to finishing up. The service is accessible to people living in South Australia over the phone, or in person in Port Augusta and Whyalla. Aboriginal Palliative Care Navigators are available to give practical, emotional and bereavement support, as well as provide guidance on culturally respectful approaches to care, for health, community and aged care professionals working with Aboriginal people.
Friday, 14 February 2025
On Friday, Health Ministers approved a new Registration standard: Endorsement for scheduled medicines – designated registered nurse prescriber (the standard), which enables suitably educated and qualified RNs to prescribe Schedule 2, 3, 4 and 8 medicines in partnership with an authorised health practitioner under a prescribing agreement.
The endorsement will enhance access to high-quality, reliable medicines for all Australians, especially those in rural and remote areas.
Friday, 13 December 2024