This report describes two years of work developing and trialling an approach to facilitate a change in the way general practices work with people from refugee backgrounds.
A suite of resources to assist general practices in refugee health were co-created and trialled and the report documents this process and the key findings.
This report documents the findings from consultations with 115 individuals and groups across Victoria.
The findings identified a range of barriers for people from refugee backgrounds, including people seeking asylum, to accessing services, which is leading to poorer health outcomes.
Antibiotics: Handle With Care
Antibiotic Awareness Week 14-20 November 2016
Antibiotic Awareness Week is an annual, global event that encourages people around the world to use antibiotics responsibly.
National Prescribing Service (NPS) MedicineWise is encouraging health professionals to get involved in the campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the serious public health issue of antibiotic resistance.
Perinatal Depression And Anxiety Awareness Week, 13 – 19 November 2016: GPs Encouraged To Be Involved
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia has created a suite of online resources for health professionals to use when supporting their patients with perinatal depression or anxiety.
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week runs from 13-19 November and aims to raise awareness about perinatal depression and anxiety, including the signs to look for and where to seek support.
For more information about Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week, please visit www.panda.org.au.
Eastern Melbourne PHN also provides perinatal depression support through the Short Term Focused Psychological Strategies, also known as Access To Allied Psychological Strategies (ATAPS).
