Shingles vaccine changes: What you need to know

Shingles vaccine changes: What you need to know

Recently, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) provided updates to the shingles vaccine schedule in Australia. As our understanding of the disease advances and vaccination methods improve, these updates are crucial for ensuring the health of Australians. As health practitioners, we are accountable for familiarising ourselves with these changes so we can provide…

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Primary care model must evolve to reflect changes in health workforce and patient needs

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for significant changes to Australia’s model of primary healthcare delivery to reflect the changing healthcare needs of an ageing population and supply issues affecting sections of the health workforce. In its submission to the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Review (the Cormack Review), ACN provides…

How to become a nurse immuniser

How to become a nurse immuniser

Nurse immunisers are at the forefront of preventing the spread of infectious diseases and maintaining the overall wellbeing of our communities, with the COVID-19 pandemic serving as a stark reminder of their indispensable role. By administering a wide range of vaccines, they contribute to herd immunity, reducing the risk of outbreaks and protecting vulnerable populations.…

ACN Emerging Research Leader Program

Emerging Research Leader Program – Stakeholder Kit

Stakeholder kit Show your support for the Emerging Research Leader Program by sharing the content below on your website, social networks or within your health service organisation. More information on Emerging Research Leader Program Contact: leadership@acn.edu.au On this page Social images EDM banners Suggested messaging Tag us with the social handles Social images 1080 x…