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Applications for the 2025 Aboriginal Health Scholarship Program close soon. If you are Aboriginal and studying towards a degree in health, you could receive up to $5,000 per year for full-time study. Don’t miss out. Scholarship applications close 28 February 2025. For more information, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wQETu

The South Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Workforce Development Framework 2025-2032 outlines opportunities to strengthen and develop the workforce across government and non-government services. A sustainable and skilled workforce that can meet the needs of those impacted by alcohol and other drug use is essential to deliver high-quality services and programs. The Framework reflects the State Government’s commitment to partnering with the non-government alcohol and other drug sector on workforce strategy and planning, finding solutions to address critical workforce shortages. Together we can create a workforce that is developed, supported, collaborative, and delivers high quality care for our community. For more information and to read the Framework and consultation report, visit https://lnkd.in/e7zvwktE

Applications for the 2025 Regional Health Scholarship Program are now open. The program supports regional South Australians studying or working in health by providing financial assistance for the 2025 academic year. Eligible applicants include those enrolled at universities, TAFEs, or registered training organisations. Those who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving health outcomes and professional practice in regional and rural South Australia are encouraged to apply. Last year, 43 scholarships were awarded to support healthcare professionals throughout all six regional Local Health Networks. Applications close at 11.55pm on Sunday 23 February 2025. To learn more about the program and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gmeUs_Qa

Only one week left to provide your feedback for the supplementary consultation of the Mental Health Act 2009. South Australians with lived experience, carers, health professionals, advocates, and those with an interest in human rights and legal protections for vulnerable people are encouraged to participate. Consultation closes Friday 7 February 2025. Your feedback will help shape revisions to a draft Bill to amend mental health legislation in South Australia. To have your say, visit https://lnkd.in/guujm3C8

Aged Care Nurse Consultant Kym celebrated 40 years of service this month with the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Kym began his career as a trainee Enrolled Nurse (EN) at the Renmark Paringa District Hospital (RPDH) in 1984 and went on to complete his Registered Nursing in 1994. Kym has worked across a wide range of RMCLHN services and projects including in acute nursing, aged care, community health and mental health, and he was part of the Electronic Medical Record implementation team. When asked what he has loved most about working at RMCLHN, Kym said "All the amazing people I've met, and friendships I've formed." Please join us in celebrating Kym and congratulating him on his achievement.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing or midwifery career? The Clinical Specialisation Program allows SA Health registered nurses and midwives to select courses that meet the needs of their career and extend their knowledge and skills in an area of practice, including: • leadership and management  • critical care • mental health • perioperative • palliative • older persons • nephrology • acute care nursing and midwifery. The program is available to all registered nurses and midwives working at SA Health. Applications for study period 2 2025 close 31 January.  To learn more and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gvfKwxtk

In 2023, we surveyed over 4,000 people from across the state to find out about their experience staying overnight in one of our hospitals. The feedback we received is presented in the SA Health Measuring Consumer Experience 2024 Report which is now available on our website. The report outlines what we’re doing well and where we need to improve. It’s a great way to compare our care with other hospital systems around Australia and the world. 2024 reporting shows that almost 93% of patients would recommend an SA Health hospital to a relative or friend, compared to 90.7% in 2022. The overall results reflect the ongoing dedication and hard work of our staff as we strive to deliver the best possible health services and hospital experience – where every patient’s needs, values and preferences are respected. To read the full report, visit https://lnkd.in/gVE7QFeN

South Australia Medical Imaging (SAMI) has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to advance the reading of chest X-rays. The new technology will assist in identifying areas of interest in chest images and suggesting potential diagnoses, serving as a powerful tool to enhance their expertise and efficiency. Radiologists will then review the suggested diagnoses and make the final decision on further treatment options. The analysis software has been introduced across all SAMI sites, including six metropolitan and four regional hospitals in South Australia. With over 700,000 radiology examinations each year, the technology will assist over 1,000 professionals in setting a new standard in patient care and safety.

There is still time to have your say on the new Head to Health Kids Hub service that will be established in both southern and northern Adelaide. The service is part of a national network of child mental health and wellbeing services being delivered across Australia, providing free and accessible mental health and wellbeing support for children up to 12 years of age, and their parents and carers. We want to hear from the community, families, service providers and healthcare professionals to help ensure these services can meet the needs of children, families and carers in South Australia. To get involved, visit yoursay.sa.gov.au/KidsHub

Do you provide social and emotional wellbeing or mental health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in South Australia? Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to our statewide provider survey, where your insights and expertise will help support further research, improve policy, and better connect existing mental health services for First Nation communities in South Australia. Commissioned by SA Health in partnership with the Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation the statewide survey is being conducted by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute SAHMRI. Visit bit.ly/3Y69NaJ to complete the survey now. The survey will take 30 minutes to complete and closes on 28 February 2025.