Fantastic news- We're buying back the farm! Thanks to those behind the scenes at AAAPC . Deep appreciation to PHCRIS for their conference work over many years. See you in Adelaide!

Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by ❤️ eating healthy ❤️ exercising regularly ❤️ not smoking ❤️ avoiding harmful use of alcohol ❤️ taking medication if it’s prescribed to you Consult a health professional to get on the path to better cardiovascular health. #BeatNCDs

Nurses & midwives are the backbone of every health system. They do such more than deliver care; their strong connection to local communities gives them enormous influence. But too often, they are undervalued and overlooked - treated as second-class citizens of the health sector.

The call for abstracts is open - ARC 2019 welcomes all primary care researchers to Adelaide 12-13 July. We look forward to receiving your submissions APNA RACGP ACRRM #phdchat #AcWri #AcademicTwitter aaapc.org.au/ARC_abstracts

Work with us. We have extended the closing date for applications for the Lowitja Institute CEO position. Find out more at lowitja.org.au/page/about-us/…

I am deeply committed to tackling Australia’s biggest killer – heart disease. From April 1 this year a new dedicated Medicare item for heart health checks will support GPs and patients in assessing cardiovascular risk dailytelegraph.com.au/medicare-to-fu…

New Publication on 'Cultural respect in general practice: a cluster randomised controlled trial' by Siaw-Teng Liaw, Iqbal Hasan, Mark Harris bit.ly/2NxwhNs #HealthCare #UNSW #CPHCE #GP #randomisedcontrolledtrial

Our official #WhenTheRiverRunsDry T-shirt’s for Sunday’s day of action have launched. We’re so grateful to NSW Rugby League NRL star Latrell Mitchell & Sydney Roosters 🐓 teammate bernard_bala for supporting this campaign & bringing awareness to the #MurrayDarling water crisis #rugbyleague

Any PHAA member considering attending the Prevention Conference in Melbourne in June should watch the PHAA website during March for details of how to apply for a scholarship to attend the conference to present and report back to members of the PHC SIG.

Online therapies can improve mental health, and there are no barriers to accessing them theconversation.com/online-therapi… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand Ian Hickie Brain & Mind Centre Centre for Mental Health Research croakeyblog Productivity Commission Patrick McGorry Frank Quinlan

$437.3m spent on Medicare mental health services (psychiatry, clinical and registered psych, GPs and other allied health professionals) in 2006-07. $1.2bn in 2016-17. 7% annual growth since 2012-13. Social workers, OTs only 2.6% ($31m) of spending. Ian Hickie Brain & Mind Centre

So Treasury has had a Wellbeing Framework for some years: treasury.gov.au/publication/ec… Do Health Departments? (Interested to hear if anyone knows what difference the framework makes..) cc Croakey News #LeadOnNCDs Lyn Morgain

On #IWD2019 June Oscar says to reach equality, we need deep generational shifts to take hold. Structures need to be broken down & rebuilt so our societal institutions & organisations reflect our rights, values & aspirations as women.

Bullying in medicine: a harm-minimisation approach ... ClProf Leanne Rowe writes in InSight+ ... "doctors don’t always disagree well" ... insightplus.mja.com.au/2019/8/bullyin…

This International Women’s Day, we’re asking you to join us for the Memory Walk & Jog and help us be there for ALL people affected by dementia. Use code IWD2019 for 20% off your registration, TODAY ONLY, at memorywalk.com.au/events #iwd2019 #internationalwomensday #beatdementia

Lesley Russell's analysis of the recently released PHN Mental Health Advisory Panel's report. Lots of questions. Lots of work. Frank Quinlan Brain & Mind Centre johno Productivity Commission Deborah O'Neill

Worth reading this article from Karen Gardner of the Mandarin if you are interested in PHNs: themandarin.com.au/105124-primary…

Community control - thinking about this a lot today #IWD2019 sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2… #NSWvotes2019 Megan Williams

Well worth reading this article re the future of PHNs by Kaen Gardner from the Mandarin: themandarin.com.au/105124-primary… Darlene Cox