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Traditional medicines must be integrated into health care for

WebTraditional Chinese herbal remedies are today used in many countries. From shutterstock.com Josephine Agu, University of Technology Sydney This article is the fifth …

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The cultural assumptions behind Western medicine

WebYet research undertaken by anthropologists and sociologists has revealed the influence that social and cultural assumptions play in the western biomedical tradition. …

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A brief history of chocolate – and some of its surprising health

WebChocolate in all its forms. Andreas Kraus/Shutterstock. Alongside cardiovascular and cognitive benefits, cocoa flavanols may also help improve muscle …

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Our culture affects the way we look after ourselves. It should shape

WebSabrina Gupta, Associate lecturer, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University and Clarice Tang, Senior lecturer in Physiotherapy, Western Sydney …

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Australia’s ethnic face is changing, and so are our blood types

WebAbout one in three people living in Australia were born overseas. From shutterstock.com Tanya Davison, Swinburne University of Technology; James Daly, …

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Multicultural Aged Care Library catalog

WebMAC Library. 94 Henley Beach Road Mile End SA 5031 Phone: 08 8241 9900 Fax: 08 8352 1266 Email: Librarian : Nelida Rasgido Opening times: Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm

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Nearly 1 in 4 of us aren't native English speakers. In a health-care

WebAlmost one quarter of the Australian population speaks a language other than English at home. But health services in Australia are largely delivered in English …

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What do Aboriginal Australians want from their aged care system

WebThe Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is ageing at a much faster rate than the non-Indigenous population. Aboriginal Australians record high …

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Multicultural Aged Care

WebThe culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community constitutes a significant portion of the Australian population, with every 1 in 3 persons aged over 65 years being born …

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We can’t ignore mental illness prevention in a COVID-19 world

WebUnemployment, a risk factor for a number of mental health conditions, is on the rise due to COVID-19. Shutterstock. To prevent mental health issues we should …

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Identifying My Aged Care barriers for CALD older people

WebPartners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) NSW & ACT is pleased to announce the launch of the PICAC, My Aged Care CALD Accessibility Project, funded by …

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CHSP Service Provider Update: Updating service availability in the …

WebIt is critically important Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers maintain their service information in the My Aged Care Provider Portal to …

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Doctors must now prescribe drugs using their chemical name, not …

WebFrom today (February 1), when you receive a prescription in Australia, it will list the name of the medication’s active ingredient rather than the brand name. So, for example, instead …

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Letter from the Chief Public Health Officer

WebPlease be assured that under section 49 of the Act any person who furnishes information to the Chief Public Health Officer as required cannot, by virtue of doing

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Accessing the Commonwealth Home Support Programme …

WebCOVID-19 Fact Sheet Accessing the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) in SA If you need permanent care or care beyond 31 July 2020, you need to arrange an

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