ACRRM Professional Development Program
More information     (more)         

Chronic Pain Support
The Australian Pain Management Association has recently received funding to develop and operate a website and telephone helpline service – Painlink.  A wide variety of information and leaflets have been developed.  Painlink can be accessed by calling 1300 340 357.  Their website address is www.painmanagement.org.au

Community Workshop - Mt Isa
The State Government is reviewing its multicultural policy to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to the changing needs of our community.

Consultation for the review will be conducted from October 2009 to May 2010 and all Queenslanders are invited to participate through community workshops and submissions.

You are invited to attend a community workshop on Friday 23 April in Mount Isa to discuss future directions for multiculturalism in Queensland.  Further details are included in the attached invitation.

If you are unable to attend this workshop, please see www.multicultural.qld.gov.au for other dates and locations. 

More information about the review is available at  www.multicultural.qld.gov.au

Indigenous Cadetship Program
All interested Indigenous Nursing & Midwifery students are invited to join the Indigenous Cadetship Program.  25 positions are available starting in May and July 2010. 

All interested persons need to complete the attached application form and return all required paperwork by the due dates: May Starters - closing date 23rd April 2010.  July Starters - closing date 30th April 2010. 

Only full applications will be processed, no late applications will be accepted.  Students are encouraged to apply early before positions are filled.     (application pack)

Certificate of Appreciation (excerpt from AAPM 'The Practice Manager') 
UNE Partnerships’ Certificates of Appreciation recognises individuals and alliance groups for their ongoing support to students. These are people who understand and value the benefits of education and continue to provide opportunities to others through workshops and/or mentoring. We also wish to acknowledge the hard-working Divisions of General Practice, particularly those in rural and remote locations, who work tirelessly to provide equal opportunities to practice managers within their area.  (photo)

Ways to mitigate the risks to doctors' and practice staff's personal safety
Medical practitioners and practice staff should not be subject to verbal threats or physical violence during their provision of patient care. Ways to mitigate the risks to doctors’ and practice staff’s personal safety include:     (more)

The 5th International Conference in Health Care
Register now for the 5th International Conference in Health Care – Quality Around the World, brought to you by AGPAL and Quality in Practice.    (more)

Telephone Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy under Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care
A reminder that T-CBT can be administered by a trained Psychologist in your area.     (more)

PHC RIS E-Bulletin
The latest e-bulletin.     (more)

PHC RIS Infonet
The April 2010 edition.  (more)