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Australia's Chief Medical Officer has declared the multi-country monkeypox (MPX) outbreak a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance. This means that as of 1 June 2022, MPX became a nationally notifiable disease for six months. 

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. It is a chance to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The 2022 theme is ‘Get up! Stand up! Show up!’

After two years of reviews, the Remote Primary Health Care Manual (RPHCM) protocols will be finalised on 30 June 2022. From 1 July 2022, the manuals will move through the final editing and publication stage.

Digital and hardcopy versions of the manuals are expected to become available in November 2022.

The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are currently under review, with the newest edition anticipated for release in late 2022.

Several cases of acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) have been recorded in communities throughout the Northern Territory (NT) since 28 March 2022. APSGN is a legislated notifiable disease in the NT.

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is excited to announce the launch of a new eLearning module, Sepsis Recognition and Management. RAHC created the module in collaboration with the Northern Territory Department of Health (NT DoH) and Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT).

Several dedicated individuals recruit, orientate and deploy HPs to these communities, including Clinical Coordinator Jennine Lavender.

The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are currently under review, with the newest edition anticipated for release in late 2022.

Secondary reviews and stakeholder consultations will occur concurrently throughout April and May. 

Sales of the remaining 2017 Remote Primary Health Care Manuals will cease in April 2022.

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is pleased to announce the launch of the new eLearning module Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), which has been created in partnership with the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT).

The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are currently under review, with the newest edition anticipated for release in late 2022.

Approximately 99% of protocols in the updating stage, excluding administrative protocols, and 33% of protocols are now awaiting formatting before secondary reviews. Secondary reviews will begin in early March. 

As a RAHC Audiologist, you will work with a supportive team to deliver healthcare in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Northern Territory (NT). You don't have to give up your regular job to work with RAHC, as RAHC placements work around your other responsibilities.

Preparations for NAIDOC Week 2022 are underway. This year's theme Get up! Stand up! Show up! is about championing institutional, structural, collaborative and cooperative change and celebrating those who have already led change over the generations. 

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) was formed to increase the pool of urban-based Health Professionals (HPs) available for work in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Several dedicated individuals recruit, orientate and deploy HPs to these communities, one of whom is Administration and Credentialing Officer Ceah David.