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Thanks, we’re looking at the material outlined in the New Matilda article. If you have concerns about someone falsely claiming to be registered call 1300 419 495 or notify us via our website: .
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We couldn’t agree more, Magda. Thanks to all 800,000 + registered health practitioners for the work you do. 👏 👏
Australian of the Year? Easy.
Every health care worker, every nurse, every doctor, every hospital cleaner, every hospital admin person, every frontline worker, every lab technician, every carer 🙏🏻❤️
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@mattmayfair
@Proud_Aussie_
@newscomauHQ
@KimKardashian
@MagdaSzubanski
Thanks for sharing your concerns. We are aware of this matter and are following it up.
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Coles have set up an exclusive shopping time for health workers. Starting Thursday from 7am the 1st hour of trade on Tuesdays & Thursdays will now be avail to emergency services & healthcare workers who hold a workplace ID. via
@SBSNews
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Landmark outcome supports goal to eliminate racism from Australian healthcare.
An ACT doctor has been prohibited from providing any health service & can't apply for registration for 12mos after a ruling over discriminatory & offensive behaviour.
Read more:
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‘I encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who have experienced culturally unsafe incidents of care from a registered health practitioner, to submit a notification or complaint to Ahpra’ - Martin Fletcher, CEO. Info: .
#IndigenousHealth
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Ahpra and National Boards remind all registered health practitioners that their obligation to comply with their Code of conduct applies online
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‘There is no place for anti-vaccination messages in professional health practice, and any promotion of anti-vaccination claims including on social media ... may be subject to regulatory action’ – Co-chair of the Forum of NRAS Chairs Mr Brett Simmonds. .
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Today we announce that
@PwC_AU
in partnership with
@Griffith_Uni
First Peoples Health Unit will deliver
#cultural
safety training for AHPRA. This is an important step to ensure we understand our own connection to culture and unconscious biases. More info:
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In this ep of Taking care, we talk with
@VictorianCHO
Adjunct Professor Brett Sutton, & Qld CHO, Dr Jeannette Young. How did they as doctors - and people - cope with the year that they never expected? Listen and subscribe today – .
@qldhealthnews
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We’re recruiting for 7 x Identified roles who’ll play an important role in creating a culturally safe healthcare system free of racism for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Please apply and share. Click here for more info:
#culturalsafety
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The not-so-small print about keeping the public safe.
There's lots of it but it's important.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: We’ve launched a new sub-register to return thousands of health practitioners to the workforce. They have temporary registration to support the pandemic response, wherever they are needed. More info:
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@Hey_NicePhoto
@chrismurphys
Thanks, we’re looking at the material outlined in the New Matilda article. If you have concerns about someone falsely claiming to be registered call 1300 419 495 or notify us via our website: .
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Happy World Physiotherapy Day. Today, we celebrate the more than 35 000 registered Physios in Australia: thank you for your work on the front line during COVID-19. Your contribution to healthcare has never been more important!
#WorldPTDay
#physiotherapy
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Did you know there are 678,938 regulated health practitioners* across 14 professions in Australia?
Here’s a snapshot from our annual report!
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The regulation of
#paramedicine
moves a step closer with the appt of the first Paramedicine Board of AUS
#ParaRegAU
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‘In 2021, there is nothing post-colonial or post-race about the Australian health system … the system is working as it was intended’ - Associate Professor Chelsea Watego
@drcwatego
#NRAS2021
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Practise legally: 1st domain of the new codes of conduct for
#nurses
&
#midwives
. They start 1/3/18.
#knowyourcode
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Paramedics, get ready! The registration standards for
#paramedicine
have been released today. These are the standards all paramedics in Australia will need to meet to register with the
#ParamedicineBoardofAustralia
in late 2018.
#ParaRegAU
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Ahpra and the Medical Board want to congratulate
@AIDAAustralia
on their 25th Anniversary – what a milestone!
#aida
#indigenousdoctors
#culturalsafety
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Happy NAIDOC week.
Today, we're celebrating Professor Kelvin Kong, who has won the NAIDOC person of the year award.
Kelvin graduated from the University of NSW and became Australia's first Indigenous surgeon.
Read more:
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‘On World Pharmacists Day I would like to acknowledge the significant contributions of more than 35,000 pharmacists registered in Australia’ – Pharmacy Board of Australia Chair Brett Simmonds. Read the Board’s news item:
#WorldPharmacistsDay
#WPD2021
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Ahpra acknowledges the ongoing and detrimental impact of colonisation on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and our role in improving outcomes by eliminating all forms of racism - systemic, institutional and interpersonal - from healthcare.
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We have temporarily disabled comments on this page. When it comes to social, we’ve always strived to create a respectful and pleasant space to engage with our community and the public.
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In the latest ep of
#TakingCare
, Gregory Phillips & Karl Briscoe discuss the importance & relevance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural health and safety strategy 2020-2025 (the Strategy) in achieving
#culturalsafety
and
#ClosingTheGap
. .
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Congratulations to Medical Board of Australia Chair Dr Anne Tonkin AO - whose dedication to patient safety through regulation, education & pharmacology has been honoured with an Order of Australia.
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Former Dr who created & signed 149 false vax exemption certs & falsely completed 177 Medicare vax forms has been reprimanded, disqualified from applying for reg for 6 years, & prohibited from providing any health service or using the title ‘Dr’. Info:
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How should regulators respond to the
#BLM
movement? Munanjahli & South Sea Islander woman Associate Professor Chelsea Watego delivers a call to arms for regulators to do more to combat racism in the health system & community.
@drcwatego
#NRAS2021
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We're excited to announce paramedic registration will open in September and the national fees have now been set!
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We've released our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy. We’re committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation through the development of a culturally safe work environment. More info:
#NAIDOC2020
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Today, on the 15th anniversary of the National Apology, Ahpra acknowledges the ongoing effects of colonisation and racism on health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and the importance of achieving a culturally safe healthcare system free of racism.
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'When a patient comes into contact with the regulator, it must be a fair, safe, transparent and empathetic process.' -
@susanbbiggar
#NRAS2020
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Clive Palmer’s claim that 200 doctors have been struck off the medical register for raising concerns about the federal government's response to COVID-19 has been fact checked, and this one just doesn’t stack up. via
@jimboombatimes
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e-News update: Meet the members of the newly appointed Paramedicine Board of Australia
#ParaRegAU
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Today is IDAHOBIT.
Rejecting discrimination is critical to safe healthcare. Surveys show that less than half of LGBTQIA+ people in Australia feel accepted by healthcare providers.
Learn more:
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‘Paramedics are an incredibly important part of the health system. Registering under the national scheme means all
#paramedics
will meet national standards & are suitably trained and qualified.’ – Board Chair Assoc. Prof Stephen Gough
#readyforregulation
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A Victorian chiropractor has been suspended for six months for professional misconduct which included linking childhood vaccination to poison and permitting an antivaccination movie to be shown in his clinic. Read more:
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Today we’d like thank
#paramedics
around Australia for helping save lives & keeping us safe.
#thanksambos
@AmbulanceVic
@AusParamedics
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‘Being a midwife or a nurse means something – it means that people place their trust in us.’ New codes of conduct for nurses and midwives are now in effect.
@CATSINaM
@acn_tweet
@MidwivesACM
@anmfbetterhands
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Prof. Tom Calma AO, IAHA Patron asserts that the allied health system is a major player in improving the lives and wellbeing of our Indigenous population.
#IAHAConf22
@IAHA_National
#Ahpra
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Ahpra and the Medical Board of Australia are commissioning an external review of patient safety issues in the
#cosmetic
sector. To find out more, click here: .
#cosmeticsurgery
#plasticsurgery
#cosmeticsurgeon
#surgeon
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#PandemicKindness
:
@DrJaneMunro
with a msg for HPs on the importance of being kind to yourself & others during
#Covid19
. Check out the latest ep of Taking Care where we talk to 3 HPs about strategies to support practitioners through the pandemic & beyond: .
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Today, AHPRA CEO Martin Fletcher joins staff, health professionals and others across Australia in wearing crazy socks to promote conversations about mental health among doctors and health professionals in general.
#CrazySocks4Docs
.
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Give it a go! If you’re an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community member or health professional who is passionate about protecting Australian communities then we want to hear from you. Apply for our Board vacancies (closing Sunday 7 March): .
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‘Nurses are the largest health profession in Australia – we simply couldn’t provide care to all Australians without them,’ NMBA Chair, Associate Professor Lynette Cusack. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia thanks nurses on International Nurses Day.
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Thx to all of the organisations and health leaders who’ve worked with us to define the National Scheme Statement of Intent which launched today.
#culturallysafety
#healthequity
#closethegap
#patientsafety
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The number of internationally trained practitioners arriving to work in Australia is rising back to pre-pandemic levels, easing the strain on Australia’s stretched health systems at a time of critical need.
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You’ve been asking us about the fast-tracking and re-registration of retired or non-practising HPs. We’re working on it. We’ve answered some FAQs and will continue to publish updates on our website —check in here for updates: .
#covid19australia
#medtwitter
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Thx pharmacists for your medicines expertise and crucial role in patient healthcare
#WorldPharmacistsDay
#WPD2018
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Worimi man, surgeon
@KelvinKongENT
opened
#AIDAConference23
'Our Sovereign Place in Health' with a powerful presentation on leadership & a message to non-Indigenous colleagues.
“It’s important for allies to stand up, when we are not in the room, to challenge racist undertones.”
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Nursing & Midwifery Board of AUS recognises
#nurses
role in leading healthy communities on
#IND2017
#VoiceToLead
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Happy Occupational Therapy Week! Did you know that OT is the fastest-growing registered health profession in Australia? More info: .
#ThisIsOT
#regulation
#occupationaltherapist
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Strong female leadership across Australia’s National Health Practitioner Boards is helping to
#breakthebias
in healthcare. Read more:
#IWD2022
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Social media is undeniably a valuable tool for building trust &
#reputation
of health practitioners online
#SMHC
#MayoInOz
@FarrisTimimi
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Thank you, pharmacists, for your crucial role in transforming global health and the significant efforts you have made this year to provide services to your communities.
#worldpharmacistsday
#WPD2020
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Consultation is open on the first registration standards for
#paramedicine
! Find out how you can have your say.
#ParaReg
@AusParamedics
@ParaRegAu
@stjohnaustralia
@AmbulanceVic
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NEWS: At today’s COAG Health Council meeting, the Ministerial Council announced that national regulation of
#paramedicine
will start on 1 December 2018.
#Paramedics
apply now:
#readyforregulation
#ParaRegAU
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‘Midwives play such an important role not just in providing care for women and their families but also care that is woman-centred and culturally safe.’ NMBA Chair, Associate Professor Lynette Cusack.NMBA thanks midwives on International Day of the Midwife
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Some closing thoughts from
#NRAS2020
: Professor Valerie Braithwaite on the importance of demonstrating integrity in regulation by building relationships with communities based on trust.
#ProtectThePublic
#healthregulation
#ahpra
#australianhealth
#healthmatters
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Ever feel like someone's speaking in code?
#dropthejargon18
is about making info plainer & easier for people to understand so better health outcomes can be achieved. This is something we’re working to improve - legalese/acronyms are no one’s 1st language.
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In this ep of Taking care, we speak w Vic CHO, Adjunct Professor Brett Sutton, & Qld CHO, Dr Jeannette Young. Dr Young discusses the fact that there was no rule book & the importance of her husband’s early retirement to support her – .
@qldhealthnews
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Staff in our Sydney office wearing their crazy socks.
#CrazySocks4Docs
Day - supporting doctors’
#mentalhealth
.
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Congratulations to Ahpra's National Legal Practice who have been presented with the excellence award.
This is wonderful recognition for all members of the practice, who are all so dedicated to protecting the public and ensuring patient safety. More info
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This NAIDOC week, we're listening to the 'Let's Talk' podcast from
@tripleamurri
. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Carmen Parter and Kevin talking about Ahpra, health justice, and racism in healthcare.
Listen now:
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#Physiotherapists
#psychologists
and
#radiographers
have been added to the pandemic response sub-register to fast track the return to the workforce of experienced and qualified health practitioners: .
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Revised Code of conduct for 12 professions, now in effect.
Thank you to the practitioners and members of the public who had their say to help improve patient safety.
Read it here
#safety
#professionalism
#respect
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Doctors who perform cosmetic surgery have 3 months to clean up their advertising in line with tougher requirements and get familiar with new practice guidelines issued by the MBA and Ahpra.
They’re part of our work to make cosmetic surgery safer. Read more
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Congratulations Nurse & Midwife Support (
@NMSupportAU
) on celebrating your first year of providing 24/7 health support for all
#nurses
and
#midwives
in Australia. If you're looking for help with a health issue, you can contact them here:
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A big week for
#healthpractitioner
regulation w/ legislative changes that will provide stronger public protection
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Over 5,100 paramedics have started their application for
#paramedic
#registration
. Start your application now because if you haven't applied and continue to practise after regulation takes effect, you could face penalties.
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‘If we truly want to be an accessible regulator, we’ve got to have the voices and experiences of a diverse group of people at the table’ -
@darlenecox
, Health Care Consumers ACT
@HealthCanberra
#NRAS2021
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Revised Code of conduct for 12 professions – advance copy published. Help keep the public safe by reading the revised Code of conduct. Click here to find out more:
#HealthMatters
#SafePractice
#ProtectThePublic
#Ahpra
#CodeofConduct
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I see a direct link between the ability for us to care for our families & care for our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health professions & health regulation. It's one mechanism that can help dismantle the colonial health system, the racism & the violence it perpetuates.
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Our new podcast on vexatious notifications - what they are, what they mean and how we’re responding to them – is officially live! Our guests are
@mbismark
, health consumer advocate Kate Griggs, Dr Sara Bird from
@MDANational
and Matthew Hardy from Ahpra.
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Ahpra CEO Martin Fletcher: “Congratulations to the 21,000 newly graduated health practitioners across 16 health professions who are registered for the first time. That’s a welcome boost for our health workforce with more to come over the coming weeks. 1/2
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We want to thank all the emergency workers, volunteers, and community members working tirelessly in challenging conditions to keep our communities safe and provide care and support for people affected by the recent bushfires. via
@SBSNews
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Today is Crazysocks4docs Day.
It's a day where we wear unique socks to break the ice and start a conversation about mental health, and the importance of seeking help.
Learn more about crazysocks4docs, and support the cause here:
#CrazySocks4Docs
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CEO of
@CATSINAM
,
@dauareb_le
, shares how his mum inspired him to become a clinical nurse, honours staunch Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women leaders & speaks cultural safety & institutional racism to
@Kevinyowyeh
Health Justice podcast
@tripleamurri
– TUNE IN
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Tomorrow is crazysocks4docs day.
In the spirit of breaking down the stigma around mental health, we hear from Steve Robson,
@amapresident
, who shares what it felt like to receive a notification, and the importance of getting support.
Support crazysocks:
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Paramedics, get ready! The registration standards for
#paramedicine
have been released. Get to know them now so you’re
#readytoregister
with the
#ParamedicineBoardofAustralia
in late 2018.
#ParaBA
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@StefanTheNurse
Thanks, we’re looking at the material outlined in the New Matilda article. If you have concerns about someone falsely claiming to be registered call 1300 419 495 or notify us via our website: .
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Thx pharmacists for your varied contributions, from research to direct patient healthcare
#WorldPharmacistsDay
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'This report doesn't shy away from what the barriers are to our communities achieving even greater heights' - Janine Mohamed CEO Lowitja Institute
#CloseTheGapDay
Did you catch this strong leader and deadly woman on
@abcnews
this morning talking about the importance of a strength-based approach to closing the gap
@JanineMilera
#leadershipandlegacy
#CloseTheGapDay
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1/2 Today is
#CrazySocks4Docs
Day, which encourages awareness and discussion regarding the importance of mental health. We want all health practitioners to feel safe to receive the treatment and care they need.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: We’re launching a new pandemic sub-register to fast track the return to the workforce of experienced and qualified health practitioners.
#covid19
#covid19au
#covid_19australia
#medtwitter
#doctor
#nurse
#midwife
#pharmacist
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