Weekly Update
Dear members,
As we hurtle towards the Christmas break there is much activity in both Alice and the Adelaide offices (feels a bit like Santa’s workshop) as we wind up end of year business. The 2009 FLEC program is on the ‘home stretch’ with a course this weekend in Derby, WA and the final course for the year in Alice Springs, NT next weekend.
Great interest has been shown in the 2010 schedule with some courses already heavily booked. We cannot say often enough that if you are interested in a course next year BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment! Those of you who have done courses previously a refresher course is recommended every two years. Choose a course closer to home or at one of the more exotic locations (Broome, Thursday Island or Tasmania) and encourage a colleague or friend to do the course with you. Remember they’re tax deductable and worth 20 CNE points!
Stuck for that special Christmas gift? The CRANAplus Clinical Procedures Manual is available gift wrapped! For a nominal fee we will gift wrap and post for you. Check out the website for details and order form.
Watch your letterbox for the December edition of our quarterly magazine; we think you’re going to be pleasantly surprised at the exciting new look and format. We believe it reflects the great changes CRANAplus has experienced in 2009 and hope you agree. Those of you who weren’t able to join us at the highly successful Alice Conference this year will see it highly featured in this edition.
We will have all details of the 2010 Conference available for you soon.
The Friday Flyer will cease over Christmas/New Year with both the CRANAplus offices closing for the holidays on December 18. The Adelaide office will open again January 4th and Alice Springs January 11th. Should you have any concerns or issues during the office closure do not hesitate to email me on business@crana.org.au.
Happy Holidays,
Anne-Marie Borchers
CRANAplus, Business Manager
back to top Nominations Needed
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) has invited CRANAplus to nominate a representative to join the Rural Health Professional Advisory Network. The purpose of the Advisory Network is to provide advice and input into Stream 1: Extending information to rural health professionals project of the Supporting Women in Rural Areas of Australia Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Program.
NBOCC is Australia's national authority and information source on breast and ovarian cancer. Funded by the Australian Government, NBOCC works in partnership with health professionals, cancer organisations, researchers, governments and consumers to improve outcomes in breast and ovarian cancer.
Rural health professionals have a vital role to play in both the provision of information and the delivery of best practice care for rural women with breast cancer. To fulfil this role, rural health professionals require timely and flexible access to evidence-based information about all aspects of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The Program of work being undertaken by NBOCC called Supporting Women in Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer will benefit from your representative’s input as a member of the Advisory Network. The Rural Health Professional Advisory Network will focus on the first stream of work in this Program which aims to extend breast cancer information to rural health professionals using innovative technology (such as web-conferencing and satellite technology) to provide interactive education sessions for rural health professionals across Australia, including information about the latest advances in treatment and care. Advice from Advisory Network members will be sought regarding appropriate breast cancer education materials and relevant implementation strategies to reach rural health professionals.
CRANAplus needs to submit their nomination next week. If you are interested in serving, please contact CEO, Carole Taylor by phone at 08-8959-1111 or by email at ceo@crana.org.au
back to top Clinical Procedures Manual has Arrived
The CRANAplus Clinical Procedures Manual second edition has finally arrived!!
The cost is $70 per manual, which includes postage and handling. Pre-ordered copies are now being shipped.
Orders can be made by phone, fax or email. Click here for the order form.
Call 08 8959 1111
or
Fax the completed form to 08 8959 1199
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Greetings CRANAplus members.
We hope you'll take the time to complete to give us an idea of how to format an Advanced REC course. The survey is online only takes about ten minutes and we'd really appreciate your input. Your feedback will guide the development of a course that meets the needs of rural and remote health practitioners.
Many thanks in advance for your valuable time.
Wendy Bowyer
Advanced REC Coordinator
back to top A Message from the Alice Springs Women’s Shelter
We’re a 30 bed facility that accepts all women and children escaping domestic & family violence. Most of our referrals come from within Central Australia, but any woman who is unsafe is welcome to utilise our service. Remote staff are welcome to phone us for support if clients don’t want to be accommodated at the shelter. We also provide free specialised domestic violence counseling and offer training options that can be tailored to the service – remote referrals considered. Our work with women is focused on maximising safety, and we work alongside women to support them with whatever they decide they need assistance with. Referrals are essential as we consistently operate to full or near full capacity. Referrals accepted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Phone: (08) 8952 6075.
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Creating Pathways to Employment Through Social Enterprise
Tuesday 8th December 2009
9:00am to 12:30pm
Desert Peoples Centre,
Desert Knowledge Precinct
Alice Springs, NT
Guest Speaker: Mark Daniels,Manager, Policy and Development, Social Traders
For further information and to confirm your participation please contact Susan Dow on 8959 6171 or susan.dow@icat.org.au by Friday 4th December 09
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As we wrap up 2009, the CRANAplus FLEC team is taking time to analyse its programs and look for ways to improve them. We'd like you to complete this survey to assist in developing online programs to support the rural and remote health practitioner in maintaining and developing clinical skills in the area of emergency and maternity care.
We apologise to anyone who attempted to taek the survey and was unable to do so. The link has now been repaired.
Warmest Regards,
The FLEC Team
back to top Educational Opportunities
Health Aspects of Disaster
Intensive Course and Study Tour
This Health Aspects of Disaster intensive program is based on the course developed by the School of Population Health (SPH), University of Queensland (UQ). The Charles Darwin University course is run in collaboration with UQ and is recognised as an elective unit for the Public Health Coursework Program. It is intended for MPH students, people working in any area of disaster response who would like to complement their practical skills with formal.
Limited places – early bookings essential. Click on the title for more information.
Community Development and Public Health Short Course
Darwin, NT
8-10 December
This 3 day short course is being run by Menzies School of Health Research. The course will be presented by Leanne Mick-Ramsamy and it will focus on the fundamentals of community development with a focus on public health.
Remote Health Practice Program
Applications close 4th January, 2010
Postgraduate Nursing Programs:
Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GC072)
Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GD042)
Master of Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2CM054)
Country Health SA - 2010 Transition to Professional Practice (TTPP) Nursing Program
Country Health SA Transition to Professional Practice (formerly the Graduate Nurse Program, GNP) is a broad program covering theoretical as well as clinical aspects of the registered nurse role that facilitates your professional and personal growth.
Country Health SA Transition to Professional Practice program offers a unique and valuable experience to graduate nurses which will significantly contribute to the development of their role as a registered nurse.
Rural nursing provides diversity of practice that ensures a challenging work environment and enables development of close working relationships with a multitude of health professionals and members of the community.
The variety of practice settings includes surgical, medical, midwifery, aged care, paediatrics, theatre, emergency and community health that allows for broad clinical skill development.
Opportunities exist for new graduates to develop their knowledge and skills with particular emphasis on the unique role of registered nurses in the rural setting.
Continuing Professional Education Scheme for Rural and Remote Nurses
This Scheme is available for both registered and enrolled nurses to undertake postgraduate Continuing Professional Education courses and for attendance at conferences held within Australia (as presenters or delegates). Recently re-entered nurses are encouraged to apply under this scheme to further skill themselves for their specific work place. Scholarships are worth up to $10,000 each for up to two years of study. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and they must be able to demonstrate that they are practicing in a rural or remote area of Australia and also hold a current practicing certificate. For clarification of your eligibility under this scheme please contact us by email: scholarships@rcna.org.au or on free call number 1800 117 262.
back to top Funding Available
Health and Hospitals Fund - Regional Cancer Centres Initiative, Invitation to Apply (ITA 171/0910)
Application Close Date: 08/01/2010
The Department of Health and Ageing invites applications from eligible organisations, in both the public and private sectors, for infrastructure funding to establish new or enhanced regional cancer centres under the Health and Hospitals Fund (HHF). Joint private and public ventures may also be considered. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have the capacity to support and maintain a viable and sustainable regional cancer centre, including addressing workforce needs and recurrent operational costs. Applicants must also show how the proposed centre will align with state and territory cancer services plans, be part of a collaborative network of cancer services and have appropriate referral pathways.
Health Infrastructure Funding for Remote Communities
Application Close Date: 29 January 2010
Australia’s rural and remote health service providers are now able to access funding for essential health infrastructure and equipment in a new grant round. The round is the fourth under the $46 million National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Program (NRRHIP).
back to top Articles of Interest
RFDS Wins Air Ambulance Tender
The decision to award the tender for the state's air ambulance services to the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) has been hailed as a great result for western New South Wales.
Indigenous Health Scheme Getting Results
A preventative health program in Kimberley communities is being credited with bucking national trends in Indigenous obesity and diabetes.
Doctor Worked 53 Years Without a Sick Day
For 50 years, Colin Owen has been the bush doctor you can rely on. The medical marvel has never had a sick day - not once in the 53 years he has been on Queenslan.
Patients Die Prematurely Because They Lack Access to Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is an essential cancer treatment needed by half of all cancer patients, according to national benchmarks, yet in NSW from 1996 to 2006 only about a third of newly diagnosed cancer patients were treated with it.
Indigenous Leaders Urge Recognition of Traditional Punishments
Senior Indigenous people in the Northern Territory have called on the Prime Minister to officially recognise their customary laws including traditional punishments such as spearing.
'A Way of Life': thousands sleeping rough in Darwin
The Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation's report, "Being undesirable: law, health and life in Darwin's long grass", is being released today.
Public Asked to Help Prevent Dengue Spread
Queensland Health says it is on the alert for more cases of dengue fever in north Queensland after two more cases were confirmed in Townsville.
Dubbo May Bid for Cancer Centre
Lobby group the Dubbo and Orana Cancer Action Team says it is considering making its own bid for a regional cancer centre of excellence.
Childhood Cancers Rise for Girls
A report has found the rate of cancer in girls in Australia has increased over the last two decades but remained stable in boys.
Child Deaths in NT Twice National Average
A report has found the Northern Territory's child death rate is twice the national rate.
Aboriginal Living Conditions 'Fifth World'
A former government business manager says Aboriginal people in parts of Central Australia are still living in car bodies and humpies.
Health Service Announces Maternity Shake-up
The Greater Western Area Health Service says it is changing the way maternity services are delivered in Bourke to try to attract midwives to the remote community.
Hospital Woes Blamed on Global Midwives Shortage
The chief executive of Portland District Health, John O'Neill, says an international shortage of midwives is to blame for the cancellation of full maternity services at the
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