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CONNECT MAY 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE
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A Message from our Interim CEO
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Commissioning Matters
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Supporting the Response to COVID-19
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Respiratory Clinics
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Digital Health Update
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• Electronic Prescribing • Telehealth • Central Referral Unit/Secure Messaging 16
Your Immunisation HALO
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An Update from HealthPathways
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Introducing our LHN Infographics
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headspace Marion Official Launch
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Membership Update and Recruitment
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Supporting IDAHOBIT
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National Reconciliation Week
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Primary Care In Action
We acknowledge the Kaurna peoples who are the Traditional Custodians of the Adelaide region. We pay tribute to their physical and spiritual connection to land, waters and community, enduring now as it has been throughout time. We pay respect to them, their culture and to Elders past and present.
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Simple steps to help stop the spread. Cough or sneeze into your arm
Bin the tissue
Use a tissue
Wash your hands
Together we can help stop the spread and stay healthy. For more information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) visit health.gov.au Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra
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FROM OUR INTERIM CEO
Sarah Murray
Dear stakeholders, I hope everyone is keeping well and warm as we head into winter and continue to progress our way through this ever changing COVID-19 pandemic. As you would all be aware by now, Adelaide PHN continues to actively support general practices and Respiratory Clinics with the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out across South Australia, including phase 1a, 1b and most recently 2a. If you have any questions about our role or are a practice requiring support, please contact our dedicated COVID-19 team on 8314 3698 or email covid19@adelaidephn.com.au. While COVID-19 continues to be in the forefront of our minds, it’s important to remember that vaccination against influenza remains important this year. Vaccinating now will provide protection before the peak flu season. To learn more about the 2021 schedule and how to align it with your COVID vaccine, please visit the Department of Health’s website.
Cover Photo: Brighton Beach, Adelaide South
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In other news, Adelaide PHN recently celebrated the official launch of headspace Marion, which will provide tailored, youth friendly mental health and AOD services to support young people aged 12-25 in the southern metropolitan region. Having already seen 358 young people since opening, it’s clear this was a much needed service for young people in the region. Our HealthPathways team have been busy developing new clinical pathways and will soon launch a suite of youth mental health pathways, as well as respiratory and child youth health pathways, with many more to come. More information can be found within this issue. We are pleased to announce our preferred providers for our Alcohol and other Drugs Treatment Services Program 2021-2023. Read more on page 6-7. In partnership with the Local Health Networks, we created three regional (north, south and central) health profiles to help us better understand the health needs of the Adelaide metropolitan region. Check out our website to download these resources. We are also excited to announce that our first combined face-to-face membership meeting of the year is scheduled for 16 June, where all of our members will come together for a workshop, to input into our annual Needs Assessment process. As we quickly approach the end of our two-year membership cycle, we are now looking for clinicians, primary health care providers, community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to join our membership groups. If this sounds like you, check out page 24 and apply now! Adelaide PHN is proud to support National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June). #MoreThanAWord urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. We’re supporting several reconciliation activities in line with our Reconciliation Action Plan. Visit adelaidephn.com. au/innovaterap to see how we’ve been working towards reconciliation. As always, you will find lots of information in this edition and I encourage you to read up on all the work that continues to be done. Stay warm and keep healthy! Kind regards, Sarah Murray, Interim CEO
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Commissioning Matters Highlights from our Development and Commissioning Team Adelaide PHN receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Health to commission services which meet the health needs of the Adelaide metropolitan community. Below is a summary of our recent commissioning activities.
Preferred provider announcement: Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) Treatment Services Program 2021-2023 In November 2020, Adelaide PHN approached the market and invited applicants from suitable qualified and experienced organisations for the AOD Treatment Services Program 2021-2023. In May 2021, Adelaide PHN announced the following preferred providers: Service provider and program
Priority area
Mission Australia Drug and Alcohol Youth Outreach Service
Young people aged 10-25
Uniting Communities Streetlink
Young people aged 10-25 with complex needs
Mission Australia Partners Towards Wellbeing
CALD people Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQ people Older people Families
Thorne Harbour Health Alcohol and Other Drug Service
LGBTIQ people
Nunkuwarrin Yunti Harm Minimisation Team
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
PsychMed The Matrix Program Offenders Aid and Rehabilitation Services of South Australia (OARS) Rehabilitation Treatment Services
Methamphetamine People in contact with the criminal justice system
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Adelaide PHN is currently negotiating contracts with these preferred providers and is also working in partnership with all providers to ensure a smooth transition that is as minimally disruptive to clients and providers as possible.
Interim Primary AOD Referral Pathway Adelaide PHN has established an interim AOD referral pathway, provided by Mission Australia, to receive and manage new referrals, and provide a gateway to primary AOD treatment services throughout transition prior to the establishment of new programs. The • • •
pathway can be accessed via: Phone: 8218 2847 Fax: 8346 6690 Email: AODreferrals@adelaidephn.com.au
Subject to successful negotiations, it is expected that new services will commence in July 2021. Please contact Adelaide PHN on 8219 5900 if any further information is required.
This article was written by a member of Adelaide PHN’s Development and Commissioning Team.
Adelaide PHN’s Commissioning Handbook – The Service Providers Guide - is available to access via our website. This handbook is a great resource that not only articulates our expectations but also provides some useful tips to aid the commissioning process for our current and future partners. As part of our commissioning process we advertise all opportunities such as Requests for Proposal, Requests for Tender and Expressions of Interest using Tenderlink, an online e-Procurement system. Organisations that wish to apply for Adelaide PHN tenders, and receive tender notifications must register on the e-Procurement system. To register, visit tenderlink.com/ adelaidephn. Organisations already registered are reminded to regularly check and update their contact details, to ensure timely receipt of notifications. Please contact Tenderlink on 1800 233 533 for all registration queries and support.
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Supporting the Response to COVID-19 Playing a key role in the South Australian Response Adelaide PHN continues to be an active partner in the SA COVID-19 Command Centre, along with other key stakeholders. Collectively, we’ve been working together to ‘flatten the curve’ and reduce the spread of COVID-19 across the state, which we have managed exceptionally well! Across our involvement in the Command Centre, Adelaide PHN has continued to advocate for ongoing inclusion and consideration of GPs, general practice, and other primary health care providers in the State’s response to COVID-19. Since April 2020, Adelaide PHN has led the establishment of four Commonwealth funded GP-led Respiratory Clinics across the metropolitan region - harnessing local general practice teams to provide dedicated COVID-19 testing services, and most recently, COVID-19 vaccinations to those in eligible groups. In preperation for the National COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and to ensure competency in the safe management and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine, Adelaide PHN (in partnership with AMPHEaT) supported three half-day workshops for practice nurses in our region. These workshops also supported nurses throughout the compulsory COVID-19 vaccine training modules provided by the Department of Health. Since March 2021, almost 200 general practices in our region have opted in to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines for phase 1b and 2a of the roll-out. Following the successful onboarding of primary care vaccination sites between March and April, the Commonwealth is further expanding participation in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program through general practices. Updates relating to this expansion will be available shortly.
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Adelaide PHN will continue to play a key role in the South Australian response to COVID-19. We are deeply appreciative of all the overwhelming and positive support received by our general practices throughout this vaccination roll-out, and will continue to keep practices, providers and our community up to date with the latest COVID-19 information as it becomes available. Our dedicated COVID-19 team can be contacted via 8314 3698 or covid19@adelaidephn.com.au. Please visit adelaidephn.com.au/covid19 to access relevant links, resources, and updated information.
This article was written by a member of Adelaide PHN’s COVID-19 Response Team.
As of 24 May 2021, the following COVID-19 tests and vaccinations had been conducted in South Australia -
1,357,707 COVID-19 tests
286,668 COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible groups This information is based off the data provided by SA Health. For more information and latest figures, please visit covid-19. sa.gov.au/home/dashboard.
Not sure if you’re eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Complete the Eligibility Checker to see if you’re eligible and to find a vaccination clinic near you!
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Respiratory Clinics Providing dedicated COVID-19 testing and vaccinations GP-led Respiratory Clinics are available across the Adelaide metropolitan area to support the assessment of anyone experiencing mild to moderate respiratory conditions, or those eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. If you are experiencing respiratory symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, sore throat, cough, fatigue or runny nose, or are eligible to receive your COVID-19 vaccine, book an appointment at a GP Respiratory Clinic online or over the phone. See booking details on the next page.
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You can book a COVID-19 test or vaccination online or over the phone via: Adelaide Central Respiratory Clinic / Adelaide Central Vaccination Clinic • Book COVID-19 testing online via this link (Adelaide Central Respiratory Clinic) • Book COVID-19 vaccinations online via this link (Adelaide Central Vaccination Clinic) • Calling 0401 142 608 • 257 Fullarton Road, Parkside North Eastern Respiratory Clinic / Northern Vaccination Clinic • Book COVID-19 testing online via this link (North Eastern Respiratory Clinic) • Book COVID-19 vaccinations online via this link (Northern Vaccination Clinic) • Calling 08 7089 5799 • 1185 Main North Road, Pooraka Reynella Respiratory Clinic • Booking online via this link • Calling 0478 455 771 • 216 Old South Road, Old Reynella Athelstone Respiratory Clinic • Booking online via this link • Calling 08 8166 2125 • 33 Fox Ave, Athelstone
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digital health update
Adelaide PHN’s
Digital Health Update An update from our practice support and digital health team including relevant resources and news relating to quality improvement activities, training and professional development, integrated care, practice incentives and general support. You can get in touch with our teams by emailing Practice support practicesupport@adelaidephn.com.au Digital health digitalhealthinfo@adelaidephn.com.au
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Electronic Prescribing UPDATE
Following the release of the electronic prescription token system, the Active Script List (ASL) allows patients to have their electronic prescriptions viewed in a consolidated list. The ASL will be released throughout 2021 with pharmacy software the first to allow patient registration. As the ASL is an opt in service, a patient will need to attend their preferred pharmacy and request to be registered for an ASL. After the patient consents and accepts the terms and conditions, they can withdraw this consent or ask for prescriptions to not be uploaded at any point. Doctors can continue to prescribe tokens as normal with these being automatically uploaded to the ASL. If the patient asks, the doctor will have the option to not upload specific prescriptions to the patients ASL. The patient can then go to their preferred pharmacy and have this dispensed. Pharmacists with updated and conformant software will be able to access their ASL and dispense any tokens that have been prescribed to the patient. If your site would like to implement electronic prescribing or would like more information on the ASL, contact Adelaide PHN’s Digital Health team at digitalhealthinfo@adelaidephn.com.au.
This article was written by an Adelaide PHN Digital Health Officer.
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Telehealth UPDATE With the extension of the Telehealth MBS items to 30 June 2021, Adelaide PHN is continuing to support sites with the implementation of healthdirect’s Video Call Service. This allows access to a purpose-built telehealth system, with a waiting room that patients access through a single organisation specific link. Patients and providers can conveniently access this service via their smartphones or another smart device with a camera and microphone, including laptops and computers with a webcam setup. For more information, please contact digitalhealthinfo@adelaidephn.com.au. This article was written by an Adelaide PHN Digital Health Officer.
Adelaide PHN has created a ‘quick guide to telehealth’ resource for patients and community members. This resource summarises the general process and outlines tips to get the most out of your telehealth appointment, including preparing your device and space. The resource also includes a notes page for use during your appointment. You can download a copy of this resource via our website.
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Central Referral Unit UPDATE
Adelaide PHN’s Central Referral Unit (CRU) is now accepting referrals from HealthLink Users. The CRU continues to support the adoption of Secure Messaging across the Adelaide metropolitan region. To support the safe and secure exchange of clinical information between health care providers and our CRU, Adelaide PHN will be ceasing fax to the CRU on the 30 June 2021. Up until now, the CRU has been able to safely receive electronic referrals from Argus and ReferralNet users, now the CRU team can successfully take electronic referrals from HealthLink users. Please find below details on how to add the CRU to your address book. • HealthLink: EDI: adphncru • Argus and ReferralNet: ID: CRU
*Best Practice or Zedmed users sending referrals via Argus will need to contact Argus to turn on the functionality to send to ReferralNet* Adelaide PHN is also offering general practice without any secure messaging platform a free ReferralNet license to be able to send to the CRU. Please note this license will allow you to send unlimited referrals to the CRU only, however you will be still able to receive messages from any organisation/provider. If your practice needs support adding the CRU to your address book, training for your staff or would like a free ReferralNet license to send to the CRU, please contact Bonnie Bretzke, Digital Health Officer at bbretzke@adelaidephn.com.au.
This article was written by an Adelaide PHN Digital Health Officer.
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Immunisation Update Is your provider looking at your immunisation HALO? Your what? We all have an ‘immunisation HALO’ and immunisation providers should be looking at it! Whenever you present to an immunisation provider (GP, local council immunisation service, Aboriginal health service or pharmacy) they should assess your: • Health – noting if you have any chronic diseases, are immune suppressed (due to disease or treatment), are pregnant or planning to be pregnant, or if your baby/child was born pre-term. • Age – as many vaccines are recommended or due when individuals attain certain ages. • Lifestyle – establishing if you are planning travel (maybe not at the moment as our wings are clipped a bit!), or if you undertake any lifestyle activities which increase your risk of other vaccine preventable diseases. • Occupation – identify if your occupation increases your risk of certain diseases. Additional vaccines, such as the Hepatitis A vaccine if you are a plumber or a healthcare worker working in remote Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities, or Rabies vaccine for people who come into regular contact with bats will be recommended. In short, HALO is an assessment of an individual to determine if they are recommended, or due, to receive additional vaccines, funded or un-funded. While the COVID-19 vaccination program is attracting enormous attention, the activities of the SA PHN’s Immunisation Hub continues to support providers and advocate for community to maintain routine immunisation of babies, children, adolescents, and adults. With attention diverted to the COVID-19 vaccine program, and “do not enter if you are unwell” messages on doors of general practices, there is increased risk of lower uptake of National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines, particularly for babies who often have a viral illness but are well enough to vaccinate. Furthermore, there is risk of missed opportunity to advocate for, and discuss the unfunded, but recommended, vaccines such as dTpa (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis – whooping cough) boosters for adults, influenza vaccine for all non-NIP eligible individuals over six months of age and Zoster vaccines for individuals over 60 years of age.
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Zostavax vaccine reduces the risk of shingles and complications such as Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) in older Australians and will remain on the funded NIP for all individuals at 70 years of age. However, the catchup Zostavax vaccination program for individuals aged 71 – 79 years, will end 31 October 2021. The vaccine retails for about $260 so if you, or someone you know, meets the age criteria, please access this vaccine before the program ends! Nurses from Adelaide PHN’s commissioned Champion Nurse Immunisation Program have been key performers in providing clinical advice and education to immunisation providers, advice, and support to organisations and community members, and advocating for the immunisation program at community events, as COVID-19 restrictions have allowed.
Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room… COVID-19 vaccination! The Immunisation Hub continues to support providers and Residential Aged Care Facilities with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program. Both COVID-19 vaccines used in Australia are safe and effective. They both have the same outcome. Clinical trials for all COVID-19 vaccines demonstrated no vaccinated individual who contracted COVID-19 disease, was hospitalised or died from COVID-19 disease. This is the perfect outcome which is why our Immunisation Hub Coordinator, Angela, not only talks the talk, but walks the walk! See image below. Visit immunisationhub.com.au to access updated resources and templates.
This article was written by Adelaide PHN’s Immunisation Hub Coordinator.
Photo: Angela Newbound, Adelaide PHN Immunisation Hub Coordinator, receiving her COVID-19 vaccine.
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HealthPathways Update Keeping providers up to date Maintaining currency and being up-to-date in health can often be a challenge for health professionals and services within this space. HealthPathways SA strives to maintain accurate and quality information on its online portal to support our clinical users. HealthPathways content is continually being updated as evidenced based practice, clinical guidance and service information evolves. When our team of GP Clinical Editors and Clinical Coordinators are made aware of changes to guidelines or services, we respond appropriately and swiftly to ensure accuracy of the pathways within the HealthPathways SA portal. Our team also appreciates our community of clinical users notifying us if they become aware of a clinical update or change in local service information. You can contact our team at any time by pressing the “Send Feedback” button located on all pathways within the portal.
While the clinical team is able to respond to updates as they emerge, all pathways follow a rigorous review process for currency, accuracy and quality at minimum once every 36 months. For many pathways such as those within our immunisation suite, revisions occur more frequently as immunisation schedules and information on vaccines change on a regular basis. We are committed to bringing you the latest medical evidence on easy to use technology, so you can continue to get answers and advice quickly. With HealthPathways SA, you benefit from the expertise of South Australian based GP clinical editors and Subject Matter Experts who understand our local context. The pathways may assist to improve your confidence when faced with complex clinical presentations.
Keeping up-to-date with guidelines across the full breadth of general practice is a challenge for all GPs. HealthPathways SA is a quick and easy way to locate information on common clinical presentations and our team are dedicated to keeping the pathways and service information updated. Dr Katrina Couchman GP Clinical Editor, HealthPathways SA
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Photo - Credit to CALHN (centraladelaide.health.sa.gov.au/calhn-integratedcare-coordinator/) At all times, our GP Editors are working with subject matter experts in developing new clinical pathways for the website as well as reviewing existing pathways and updating content. Currently we are reviewing pathways across: • • • • •
Mental Health Child and Youth Health Ophthalmology Respiratory and many more clinical areas
To find out what has been updated and what changes have occurred, jump on the HealthPathways Project Site. For more information regarding HealthPathways, or if you want to be involved, contact the HealthPathways SA Team via enquiries@sahealthpathways.com.au.
This article was written by a HealthPathways SA Clinical Coordinator.
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Introducing
Adelaide PHN’s LHN Infographics Adelaide PHN collates and reviews population health data to understand the health and service needs of our region, and develop evidence based and responsive health services. This data is relevant to anyone involved in the design or delivery of primary health care services locally but is particularly relevant to those preparing an application to Adelaide PHN commissioning opportunities. In 2020, Adelaide PHN worked in partnership with the Local Health Networks to develop three regional (north, south and central) health profiles to help us better understand the health needs of the Adelaide metropolitan region. Access these infographics and reference list below: • • • •
Southern Adelaide Northern Adelaide Central Adelaide Reference List
To find out more about Adelaide PHN’s population health data, please visit the Adelaide PHN website.
This article was written by a member of Adelaide PHN’s Integration Team.
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g n i n e p lo ioff ciaheadspace Marion
The headspace Marion service celebrated an official opening event on Wednesday 31 March 2021. The service is providing tailored, youth friendly mental health, alcohol and drug and work and study services to support young people aged 12-25 in the inner south Adelaide region. Among the representatives at the launch were headspace National CEO Jason Trethowan, Sonder CEO Sageran Naidoo, Mental Health Commissioner David Kelly, Nicolle Flint MP, member for Boothby, and City of Marion Mayor Kris Hannah. The afternoon events included a smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country led by Ngarrindjeri Elder Major Moogy Sumner and a speech from headspace Youth Reference Group Member Charlotte Raynor. An excerpt of Charlotte’s speech is below. For more information, please visit the headspace website.
Charlotte’s speech “Before coming to headspace, I had been in and out of various therapist offices and community programs for years where not even one felt like they were on the same page as me. So naturally I was skeptical. As soon as I walked through the doors, I felt welcomed, like I had a place there and I wasn’t just “another kid”. It did not take me long to see real changes happening in my life for the better. I felt heard, the professionals were patient and flexible, and for once, I was always excited for my weekly appointments as all the clinicians were relatable and kind. If I had issues with my medication or medical problems, I could see a headspace GP, If I had anxiety around finding work during COVID-19 I had access to career advisors, and If I was having a tougher week than usual had access to eheadspace, where within 10-15 minutes I could text or call a clinician to work through thoughts and gain valuable coping mechanisms to get me through the week. Unbelievably, this was at a cost of nothing, and as a struggling university student living out of home, I would not have been able to afford these services on my own.
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I can confidently say headspace changed my life. I am now thriving and top of my class in a degree I am passionate about and can balance multiple part times jobs as well as volunteering and hobbies. I am now a healthy, productive, young adult paving my own way along the path of a happier life that was originally carefully created and guided by the team at headspace. Now, headspace Marion will do the same for many young people just like me. I have lived in the Marion community my whole life, and headspace could not have arrived at a better time. I was extremely fortunate to have the means to transport to get me to my appointments at my closest centre, but this was a deterrence for many of my fellow youth in this area. I strongly believe because of the accessibility and visibility of this location we will see more youth seeking help than ever before.”
Photo: Welcome to Country by Ngarrindjeri Elder Major Moogy Sumner and Isaac Thomas
headspace Marion services are available from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. For more information, visit headspace.org.au/marion or call (08) 8490 7700. headspace Centres across the Adelaide metropolitan region are supported by funding from the Adelaide PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN program.
This article was written by an Adelaide PHN Capacity Building Coordinator.
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Membership Update The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been challenging for everyone, with people adapting to working from home, discovering online meeting platforms such as Zoom and Teams. Adelaide PHN wants to acknowledge and thank our membership groups for being flexible and responsive to these new methodologies, despite the occasional IT issue most meetings proceeded smoothly. We are also excited to announce that our first combined face-to-face membership meeting of the year is scheduled for 16 June, where members will come together for a workshop, specific to our annual Needs Assessment review.
EOI NOW OPEN!
The interactive workshop hosted by Enzyme Group will explore the issues, needs and opportunities of health and service needs across our region. Annual Needs Assessment provides membership with an opportunity to share their, clinical insights and knowledge of health services, along with Community Advisory Council members lived experience of accessing services. This valuable knowledge contributes to assisting with health service prioritisation and targeting our activities to address the local health needs of our region.
As a result of our two-year membership cycle, we are now looking for clinicians, primary health care providers, community members, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join the following of our membership groups -
Aboriginal Community Advisory Council Adelaide PHN is looking for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community member to join our Aboriginal Community Advisory Council. If you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, are over 18 years of age, connected to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, have a lived experience accessing health services for yourself or someone you care for, and want to help develop a better local health system - apply now! We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living with a disability and/or those identifying as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Click here to find out more and apply.
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Clinical Council Adelaide PHN is looking for clinicians and primary care providers to join our Clinical Council! Led by GPs, our Clinical Council comprises a mix of health professionals including allied health, nurses, hospital administration, pharmacists, dentists, and Local Health Network representatives. To ensure representation across the metropolitan region, Adelaide PHN is seeking new members from across all Adelaide suburbs. Click here to find out more and apply.
Community Advisory Council Adelaide PHN is looking for community members with lived experience to join our Community Advisory Council. If you are over 18 years of age, have a lived experience accessing health services for yourself or someone you care for, and want to contribute to improving better local health system, apply now! We strongly encourage CALD, young adults, older people, people living with a disability and/ or those identifying as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Click here to find out more and apply.
Applications for each council closes 5.00pm Friday 2 July 2021. For more information, please refer to the announcement via our website.
This article was written by an Adelaide PHN Capacity Building Coordinator.
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Supporting IDAHOBIT On 17 May 2021, Adelaide PHN supported the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Guest speaker, Matthew Morris, Adelaide PHN Community Advisory Council member and Chair of South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA), attended our IDAHOBIT day event to promote the importance of LGBTIAQ+ inclusion in the workplace. 100% of funds raised from our event will go towards Minus18 - champions for LGBTIQA+ youth programs, changing lives through events, education, and campaigns. You can find more information about Minus18 via minus18.org.au. To find out more about IDAHOBIT, please visit idahobit.org.au.
This article was written by a member of Adelaide PHN’s Corporate Services Team.
Photo: Matthew Morris, Adelaide PHN Community Advisory Council member and Chair of South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA)
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RAINBOW AGAINST LGBTQIA+ DISCRIMINATION May 17 is the international day to activate, educate and change the world.
IDAHOBIT MAY 17
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20 years of Reconciliation Australia
National Reconciliation Week 2021 27 May – 3 June nrw.reconciliation.org.au #MoreThanAWord #NRW2021
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National Reconciliation Week May 27 - June 3 marks National Reconciliation Week across Australia. Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, ‘More than a word. Reconciliation takes action’, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here at the Adelaide PHN, we have started our reconciliation journey as an organisation with the development of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. We hope (in the not-toodistant future) to celebrate this with a launch event. Over the coming week, Adelaide PHN will be holding some reconciliation activities for staff. We are also proud to support the ‘Reconciliation Round’ football event on Saturday 5 June at O’Sullivan Beach/Lonsdale Football Club - Sherrifs Road, Morphett Vale. Reconciliation Australia has information on local events, education opportunities and resources on their website, including 20 steps one can take towards reconciliation in 2021 . To find out more, please visit nrw.reconciliation.org.au. To see how we’re working towards reconciliation, please visit adelaidephn.com.au/ innovaterap.
This article was written by an Adelaide PHN Capacity Building Coordinator.
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ADELAIDE PRIMARY CARE IN ACTION Highlights of programs and activities affecting the delivery and experience of primary health care across the Adelaide metropolitan region
ASTHMA AUSTRALIA Sign up for five free Asthma Patient Toolkits Join Asthma Australia’s Asthma Connect Program and you will receive a free health professional asthma pack as well as five free printed Asthma Patient Toolkits. The Asthma Patient Toolkits cover asthma basic facts, triggers, first aid, and medication information for your patients as well as how Asthma Australia can help support your asthma patients with their asthma management between visits. When you join the Asthma Connect program you will receive best-practice information about asthma management, referrals, resources, training opportunities, and patient education strategies via the Asthma Link newsletter. The latest edition of Asthma Link covers: • A new combination preventer inhaler for adults called Fostair (Beclometasone and Formoterol) • New dose counter device for Asmol, Ventolin, Zempreon (Salbutamol) • Changes to Bricanyl (Terbutaline) Turbuhaler • Introduction of Active Ingredient Prescribing
To keep up to date with the latest changes to asthma treatments and medications, register for Asthma Connect. This article was provided by Asthma Australia. For more information, please visit asthma.org.au.
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Hospital-level care delivered in the comfort of a patient’s home. My Home Hospital provides treatment for a range of conditions for which in-home care is considered appropriate. Available for eligible public patients 24 hours, 7 days a week across the Adelaide metropolitan region and, from 1 July 2021, Barossa Hills Fleurieu.
For more information or to download the referral form, visit myhomehospital.sa.gov.au
FIS: 21012.6
For 24/7 clinical advice or referral support call 1800 111 644.
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NALHN CLINICAL SERVICES SUMMARY 2020-2025 plan now available The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) has released their Clinical Services Plan Summary 20202025. The plan details NALHN’s commitment to providing more care close to home, delivering their vision that the community has the best possible health and wellbeing throughout their life. You can access a copy of NALHN’s Clinical Services Plan Summary here or by visiting the NALHN website.
NATIONAL PANCREATIC CANCER ROADMAP You’re invited to participate Cancer Australia invites you to participate in the National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap On behalf of Cancer Australia, the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Council of Australia (FECCA) is conducting consultations with culturally and linguistically diverse people and health professionals providing care to people affected by pancreatic cancer. FECCA is a national organisation representing Australians from different ethnic communities. All interested stakeholders are invited to participate. For further information on this consultation, email pancreatic@fecca.org.au, phone 02 6282 5755 or visit www.fecca.org.au/pancreatic and National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap. This article was provided by Cancer Australia.
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HELP PSYCHOSIS AROUND
Psychosis can be a frightening and often misunderstood illness that can turn a young person’s world upside down. The earlier it’s diagnosed, the sooner we can turn it around. headspace Early Psychosis offers specialist services to help young people experiencing psychosis.
headspace.org.au/earlypsychosis headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
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#CRAZYSOCKS4DOCS BREAKFAST
Awareness, advocacy and action Join us for a delicious breakfast with friends, colleagues and partners to raise awareness of the mental health of all doctors around the world! All proceeds go to the CrazySocks4Docs Trust Foundation.
Friday 4th June 2021 7AM - 9AM Panorama Ballroom, Adelaide Convention Centre Tickets $88 - $125 Special Guest Speaker Prof. Michael Kidd
Deputy Chief Medical Ofcer Australian Department of Health
Special Video Message Geoff Toogood Founder CrazySocks4Docs
Guest Panel of Local Doctors’ Health Advocates Visit Website
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FPAA NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH Your chance to win Australian Medical Placements (AMPHEaT) is offering one GP VR (or GP Registrar GP3 and above) the opportunity to attend the FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health held at Venue @313 Adelaide from 26-30 July, 9.00am – 5.00pm. The 5-day theory course plus 7-9 session clinical placement is valued at $2,995. The certificate is nationally accredited and has a standardised assessment included in the course. 40 RACGP QI&CPD points (category 1) are applicable on successful completion of this course. For full info, visit the SHINE SA website.
To enter, simply answer 3 questions by clicking on this link. Deadline is on 1st June 2021. The lucky winner will receive full registration and will be contacted by email and/or phone on 15th June 2021. Winner is expected to attend the full 5-day course followed by 7 to 9 clinical training sessions. This article was provided by AMPHEAT. If you have questions, please contact Cheryl Davey by phone 8333 5666 or email cheryld@australianmedicalplacements. com.au.
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SHINE SA RESOURCES Is your syphilis check up due? Syphilis is becoming more and more common. In response to rising syphilis infections, the Aboriginal Health Council Ltd of South Australia (AHCSA) and SHINE SA have collaborated to create the Respect Me + You, Is Your Syphilis Check Up Due? Campaign. The campaign seeks to raise awareness of syphilis and encourage South Australia to reduce the spread of syphilis in three steps: test, treat and notify partners. You can help be part of this campaign by sharing our campaign resources with your staff, volunteers and stakeholders. To help get the message out we have produced a series of FREE health promotion materials for your organisation to order including: • Badges • Posters • Postcards To order your free resources please fill out the following form. Please note: It could take between 2-3 weeks for you to receive your delivery. You can order resources here.
Sex and intimacy after having our baby: resources for clients It is a common experience for new parents to feel uncertain about becoming sexually active again after having their baby. SHINE SA’s newly revised Sex and Intimacy After Having Your Baby booklet is designed to answer questions about sex after having a baby, contraceptive choices and ways to enjoy sexual relationships after having a baby. You can order this free resource via the SHINE SA website.
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Pride posters SHINE SA has produced a series of free posters for health, youth and community organisations to celebrate diversity in their workplace. Stigma and discrimination towards LGBTQA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual) communities impacts the health and wellbeing of LGBTQA+ people. A recent Australian study revealed that 81.0% of LGBTQA+ young people reported high or very high levels of psychological distress. This is at least three times higher than the level observed in studies of young people in the general population.1 It’s important that health care providers take steps to tackle discrimination and actively ensure inclusivity and celebration of LGBTQA+ people. To order the Pride posters visit the SHINE SA website. 1. Writing Themselves In 4 (by Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University).
These articles were provided by SHINE SA. For more information, please visit the SHINE SA website.
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REFRAMING CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH Communications toolkit The words we use make a difference. Research shows that child mental health experts and practitioners working with children, parents/adults and families have different understandings about children’s mental health. How we communicate our messages is key to bridging this gap. This toolkit, by the FrameWorks Institute and the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health (NWC), has been developed for this purpose. It is based on research about how practitioners understand children’s mental health, and how their understanding impacts their support for policies to promote better mental health outcomes for Australia’s children. It is intended to support child mental health experts and organisations who communicate about children’s mental health to create messages that resonate and inspire positive change. The toolkit is freely available and we invite you to visit, explore and share it with your colleagues. Use it as a resource to spread the word about the importance of promoting positive children’s mental health. Access the toolkit here. Visit the Emerging Minds and the Frameworks Institute to find out more. This article was provided by Emerging Minds.
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This might mean treating the patient with a different medication, or where appropriate referring them to other health practitioners/ specialist support services. It is good practice to record in the patient’s notes your rationale for changing treatment (or maintaining the status quo), especially where an alert exists in ScriptCheckSA. For further information: • ScriptCheckSA registration, login, and online training modules are available at scriptcheck.sa.gov.au • Prescriber and Pharmacist FAQs Questions about ScriptCheckSA should be directed to Health.RTPM@sa.gov. au and IT queries to Health.ITsupport. ScriptCheck@sa.gov.au. • Drugs of Dependence Unit can be contacted on 1300 652 584 or via HealthDrugsofDependenceUnit@ sa.gov.au for patient history and advice about how to interpret information in ScriptCheckSA. This article was provided by SA Health.
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TAX TIME RESOURCES Nurses, midwives and health care employees resources kit The ATO has prepared a range of resources to help health care employees this tax time. It’s important that everyone understands what they can and can’t claim at tax time and how to best prepare and lodge their returns, especially after a challenging year. This is why the ATO has prepared a range of resources to help nurses and midwives this tax time.
If you’re a
nurse or midwife
it pays to learn what you can claim at tax time To claim a deduction for workrelated expenses
■ you
must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed must be directly related to earning your income must have a record to prove it.*
■ it
■ you
You can only claim the work-related part of expenses. You can’t claim a deduction for any part of the expense that relates to personal use.
You can claim a deduction for the cost of buying, hiring, mending or cleaning certain uniforms that are unique and distinctive to your job, or protective clothing, eg non-slip nursing shoes or support stockings, that your employer requires you to wear.
* You can use the ATO app myDeductions tool to keep track of your expenses and receipts throughout the year.
You can’t claim a deduction for the cost of buying or cleaning plain clothing worn at work, even if your employer tells you to wear it, and even if you only wear it for work, eg black pants and a white shirt.
Car expenses You can claim a deduction when you:
Resources include: 1. Nurses and midwives poster – This downloadable poster provides helpful information and a summary on which expenses nurses and midwives can and cannot claim at tax time.
Clothing expenses
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drive between separate jobs on the same day – eg travelling from your job as a carer to a second job as a musician
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drive to and from an alternate workplace for the same employer on the same day – eg driving from your usual clinic to another clinic to work for the same employer.
Self-education expenses You can claim a deduction for self-education expenses if your course relates directly to your current job, eg wound care course.
You generally can’t claim the cost of trips between home and work, even if you live a long way from your usual workplace or have to work outside normal business hours – eg public holiday shifts. There are limited circumstances where you can claim the cost of trips between home and work, such as where you carry bulky tools or equipment for work – eg, a set of baby scales. The cost of these trips is deductible only if: ■
your employer requires you to transport the equipment for work
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the equipment was essential to earning your income
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there was no secure area to store the equipment at the work location, and
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the equipment is bulky – at least 20kg or cumbersome to transport.
You can’t claim a deduction if your study is only related in a general way or is designed to help get you a new job, eg you can’t claim the cost of study to enable you to move from being a carer to being a registered nurse.
Other common deductible work-related expenses
If you claim car expenses, you need to keep a logbook to determine the work-related percentage, or be able to demonstrate to the ATO a reasonable calculation if you use the cents per kilometre method to claim.
Phone and internet expenses
As long as the expense relates to your employment, you can claim a deduction for the work-related portion of the cost of: ■
calculators
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union and professional association fees
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agency commissions and agency fees, and annual practising certificate fees
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technical or professional publications.
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Carrier
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$45.00 Date
10/04/2018 Description
Travel expenses
Is this partly a private cost?
Yes
No
What can you claim on your tax return? 100%
3. Template social media posts and a suggested newsletter article ready to use, for you to include in your relevant communication channels, available on pages 12 and 13 of the health workers toolkit.
OR
$0.00
Car
Other car expenses
You can only claim the work-related portion of the use of your personal device. NAT 75025-05.2018 DE21944
2. Health workers Toolkit – This toolkit contains practical and tailored information and tips to help anyone in the health care industry including doctors, nurses, carers and cleaners to understand what they can and can’t claim in their tax return.
You can claim phone and internet usage if your employer needs you to use your personal devices for work.
This is a general summary only. For more information, go to ato.gov.au/occupations
2021
Tax Time Toolkit
Health
NAT 75053-03.2021 DE-29144
This article was provided by the ATO.
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PALLIATIVE CARE ONLINE MEDICATIONS MASTERCLASS Register now In 2020, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) received funding through the Department of Health and Wellbeing 2020 Palliative Care Grants Program to deliver an online Palliative Care Medications Masterclass for clinicians. This masterclass has been designed to increase awareness of and confidence in palliative care medication management and provide networking opportunities for clinicians who support patients receiving palliative care. Clinicians, including GPs, pharmacists and allied health professionals are encouraged to access the masterclass by visiting the PSA website. This article was provided by SA Health. For further information on other Palliative Care Grant Program initiatives, please visit the SA Health website.
NAIDOC Week 4-11 July 2021 naidoc.org.au
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QUIT YOUR WAY IN MAY Heart Foundation campaign SA Health is encouraging South Australian smokers to have a go at quitting smoking this May in a national first – a ‘Quit your way in May’ campaign.
And, in the process, they will learn more about quitting smoking and become more confident about having a smoke-free future.
‘Quit your way in May’ invites smokers to set themselves the goal of quitting smoking for an entire month or a period of their choice.
Smokers can register to receive regular emails of support with tips and information to assist them as they prepare to stop smoking, and throughout their quit attempt.
‘Quit your way in May’ is supported by the Heart Foundation, the Australian Medical Association (SA) and Quitline – 13 7848. The campaign has a focus on quitting ‘your way’ because it is important for smokers to feel empowered to quit smoking on their own terms. Because there is no one right way to quit smoking, ‘Quit your way in May’ offers smokers information about a variety of ways to quit, along with strategies for managing cravings and feelings of withdrawal. It usually takes more than ten attempts to successfully quit smoking so setting a short-term goal gives smokers an opportunity to experience success and celebrate stopping smoking, even for a short amount of time. It usually takes more than ten attempts to successfully quit smoking so setting a short-term goal gives smokers an opportunity to experience success and celebrate stopping smoking, even for a short amount of time.
Smokers can also benefit from knowing there are other South Australians quitting with them. A Facebook support group has been created so smokers can discuss their quitting experience with others. The My QuitBuddy app is also a useful tool where quitters can read helpful messages from others who are quitting and leave their own messages of encouragement. If you are a smoker and are keen to give quitting a go, register today at www.quityourwayinmay.com.au. • Website – quityourwayinmay.com.au • Facebook page - facebook.com/ Quityourwayinmay • Facebook support group – facebook.com/groups/ quityourwaysupportgroup This article was provided by the Heart Foundation.
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Do you need mental health info or support? Worried Support
Unsure
Lonely
Anxious
Depressed Angry
Info
Go to headtohealth.gov.au for info, services and advice, online or over the phone.
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PRIMARY CARE IN ACTION LUNG AWARENESS MONTH Do you know the signs of lung disease? Lung disease and lung cancer affects almost 1 in 3 Australians; however, research shows that almost half of Australians rarely or never think about their lung health. If 2020 has shown us anything, it is the importance of prioritising and looking after your lung health. Symptoms of lung disease and lung cancer tend to creep up slowly and many people put them down to ageing or lack of fitness. But breathlessness and fatigue are not a normal sign of ageing, and a persistent or changed cough shouldn’t be put down to the flu or a cold. Though they may seem mild, these symptoms can be a sign of something serious, such as lung disease or lung cancer.
May marks Lung Health Awareness Month and Lung Foundation Australia is urging all Australians to take 2 minutes to check in with their lungs by completing Lung Health Checklist. Recognising the warning signs and symptoms can lead to early diagnosis and improved access to treatment. Take two minutes to check your lung health and encourage your friends and family to do the same at lungfoundation.com.au/check. This article was provided the Lung Foundation.
LUNG CANCER SUPPORT NURSE Telephone support service Being diagnosed with lung cancer and navigating the complexities of the health system can be stressful, confusing and overwhelming for patients and their families. Research indicates that 50% of Australians living with lung cancer experience distress, anxiety and/ or depression. However, only one in two patients have access to a multidisciplinary team to support them in accessing best-practice treatment, care and support. Lung Foundation Australia’s free Lung Cancer Support Nurse telephone service aims to bridge the gap in lung cancer care and provide an additional layer of support to the care provided by health professionals. The national service provides patients with evidencebased resources, tools and information to help them navigate their diagnosis and treatment, and manage symptoms, side effects and their overall wellbeing. Through a series of telephone-based appointments, the service empowers patients, families and carers to navigate the system and work with their healthcare team to make informed choices about treatment and management. This article was provided by the Lung Foundation. To find out more about this service and to refer a patient, visit: lungfoundation.com.au/refer.
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HELEN MAYO HOUSE PERINATAL AND INFANT MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE Save the date Save the date for the Helen Mayo House Annual Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Conference. Conference plenaries and break-out sessions will be held on Monday, 22nd November 8am-5pm at the Adelaide Convention Centre, with highlights to include Rose Spencer and Dana Shai from the Anna Freud Centre speaking from London regarding their work on Parental Embodied Mentalising, Michelle Stuckey speaking from Perth on the psychological impacts of infertility treatment on couples, and Adelaide’s own Angie Willcocks presenting her PhD work on the connections between diet and mental health during pregnancy. Tuesday 23rd November, also at the Adelaide Convention Centre, will feature an extended workshop by our Clinical Psychologist, Chris Yelland and colleagues on the Mother-Infant Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy (MI-DBT) program developed at Helen Mayo House for mothers with borderline personality disorder. Further highlights may include - your work! We are asking our extended Perinatal and Infant Mental Health community members, such as yourselves, to consider submitting an abstract for an oral presentation or a poster, so that you can share your insights with us all. Oral presentations will occur during a break-out session on the Monday, either in the morning or the afternoon, while posters will be displayed throughout the day on Monday. Please find attached the abstract submission form, which includes all that you need to know about the process. Submissions will close Monday, 7th June. Successful presenters will be notified by Friday, 30th July and will be required to register for the conference by 27th September. Registration will be through Eventbrite. This article was provided by Helen Mayo House.
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