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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.

Despite challenges presented by COVID-19, the Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has continued to support health services in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout 2021. 

This year, RAHC has overseen the placement of over 400 HPs across 55 communities in the Northern Territory (NT). This equates to a total of 1442.4 weeks of service. 

Following the recent departure of David Glasson to take up a senior position with the RACGP, the Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Tess McGuigan as Acting National Manager.

"I am honoured to be the Acting National Manager until the role is filled permanently and excited about the opportunity to lead a great team," Tess says.

When developing the Introduction to Remote Nursing Scope of Practice module, RAHC chose to work with an Aboriginal actor, Roxanne (Roxy) Mcdonald, to provide the voiceover to the animation. Roxy is a proud Aborignal woman descended from the Mandandanjii and Darambal tribes of Central Queensland.

After much planning, RAHC is excited to announce the rollout of a new advertising campaign targeting urban-based Health Professionals (HPs) and encouraging them to undertake a short-term paid placement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Northern Territory.