Feature tile: Elder Don Rowlands, Photo: Brue Atkinson, ABC Sunshine Coast. Image source: ABC News.
Time's over for thinking about the vax
Dr Aleeta Fejo (GP and Larrakia traditional owner) said opening borders would be a concern for the NT. "Our people are already vulnerable because we are a long way away from the hospital, because we don't have a lot of staff at our clinics or the resources needed to look after everybody, because many of us are sick, and because we live in overcrowded conditions," she told ABC Radio Darwin's Late Breakfast. "It's very concerning. "The time for thinking about it is over. The time for action is now."
To listen to Dr Fejo's interview click here.
Larrakia traditional owner, elder and general practitioner Aleeta Fejo.
Minister issues warning to unvaccinated
As the NT government struggles to increase vaccination rates in Indigenous communities, Health Minister Natasha Fyles has issued a stern warning to those who refuse to be jabbed. "A large outbreak in an unvaccinated community would be devastating," she said. "Let's be frank about that. People will tragically pass away."
Ms Fyles said people who refused to be vaccinated could potentially add pressure to the NT's health care system. According to the NT Department of Health website, the Alice Springs Health Service catchment area covers approximately 42,000 people and covers a distance of more than 1 million square kms — extending into the bordering areas of SA and WA.
Ms Fyles said the Alice Springs Hospital had only 10 intensive care beds. "The more people that are vaccinated, the less impact on our hospital system," Ms Fyles said.
To view the story in full click here.
NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles. Image source: NT News.
Need to see my own mob getting vax
Noongar woman Charmaine Councillor, from Bunbury in WA, is fully vaccinated but understands why almost 80% of her community is not. "We don't actually see it on television. We always see other communities from other places (getting vaccinated); we don't know these people," she said.
"But [it would help] if we could see our own local people ... maybe nurses that are Aboriginal, that we do know of, or health workers that are actually delivering the vaccine and people that are actually saying 'yes, I've had my vaccine'."
To read the article in full click here.
Photo: Samantha Jonscher, ABC Alice Springs. Image source: ABC News.
ANAO immunisation coverage audit
The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Health's approach to improving and monitoring immunisation coverage. The DoH's approach has been largely effectice, as reported immunisation rates have been improving.
You can view the report in full here and access the ANAO website here.
Image source: Australian Childcare Alliance NSW.
Bidgerdii runs SEWB Program
The Bidgerdii Community Health Service run a nationally funded Social and Emotional Well Being (SEWB) Program providing generalist counselling services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing issues and concerns that affect their everyday emotional wellbeing.
The SEWB Program undertakes individual supported case management to empower clients to feel healthier through counselling therapies that relate to specific cultural healing practices, as well as facilitating the Bringing Them Home (BTH) component of the SEWB Program. The program also conducts specific counselling to members of the Stolen Generation and their families to ensure that individuals who access BTH counselling services have access to family tracing and supported referral options to other agencies working in the area of BTH, such as Queensland Link-Up services.
The SEWB Program covers the Rockhampton region of Queensland, including (Capricorn Coast, Blackwater, Central Highlands, Mount Morgan and Woorabinda.
For further information about the program click here.
$55m Amazon Web Services grants
Amazon Web Services (AWS) wants to make telehealth and telemedicine available to remote and marginalised communities around the world through a $55m grants program.
Director of Australia, NZ and Oceania, public sector for AWS Iain Rouse is encouraging Australian organisations to apply. That includes Indigenous health providers and providers of services to the disability community who may struggle with funding. "We would like to see grant applications from non-profits, start-ups, research institutions, universities and public companies."
For further information visit the AWS website here.
Image source: AWS website.
OOHC service transferred to ACCO
One of Australia's largest providers of out-of-home care (OOHC) will transfer services for Indigenous children to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled services. Life Without Barriers (LWB) currently delivers services to around 25,000 people per year across 400 communities and is partnering with the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) to guide the transition.
LWB CEO Claire Robbs said though the organisation provided cultural support for Indigenous families, there was no substitute for the children being in the care of community. "We have been providing services to children and families in OOHC for decades now and we absolutely believe that if we are to be an organisation that really acts on our commitment to Reconciliation, this is a very critical step we must take," she said.
Ms Robbs continued, "The ongoing intergenerational impact of children and families being separated is well documented and distressing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and community have clearly stated how important it is for children to grow up connected to culture and in community and we simply must heed this call."
To read the article in full click here.
Image source: AbSec website.
New process for job advertising
NACCHO have introduced a new system for the advertising of job adverts via the NACCHO website and you can find the sector job listings here.
Click here to go to the NACCHO website where you can complete a form with job vacancy details - it will then be approved for posting and go live on the NACCHO website.
Cairns COVID-19 pop-up clinic TOMORROW
A COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinic will be held tomorrow 2-6PM Saturday 2 October 2021 at Barlow Park, Cairns. You can access these promotional materials poster, banner and a square tile for the event.
Electronic Prescriptions for Consumers Q+A Session
As electronic prescriptions become more widely available across the country, the Australian Digital Health Agency invites you to join a "Electronic Prescribing Q+A Session for Consumers and Carers". The purpose of the session is to provide you with a platform where your questions will be answered directly by an expert panel.
Ask any questions you might have related to your experience with using electronic prescriptions. Is there anything that wasn't clear or left you wondering how it works? We welcome all your questions and there is no requirement to have used electronic prescribing prior to joining a session.
You will be able to participate by speaking directly with our subject matter experts, or by submitting questions anonymously through our questions platform. If you would like to submit your questions prior to the session to ensure they are addressed, please use the registration form below.
These sessions are open to consumer peak organisations, members and consumer advocates, carers and advisors.
Event title: Your questions answered: Electronic Prescriptions for Consumers
Dates:
12-12.30pm AEDT Thursday - 7 October 2021 (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra)
12-12.30pm AEDT Thursday - 14 October 2021 (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra)
12-12.30pm AEDT Thursday - 21 October 2021 (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra)
Register here (select preferred date from drop-down menu).
Image source: Victoria Harbour Medical Centre.
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