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Supporting Mob in Palliative Care

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

Expanded role for registered nurses to improve access to safe and timely healthcare

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

The Australian Teletrial Program

The Australian Teletrial Program aims to improve regional, rural and remote patient access and participation in clinical trials. Teletrials is a proven model and uses digital telecommunications to connect regional and rural clinical trial site clusters.

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

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