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The plan Australians deserve – adapting to a harsher climate is now a life and death matter
“The devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales highlight, yet again, Australia’s failure to plan for natural disasters. As we’re seeing now in heartbreaking detail, everyday Australians bear the enormous cost of this inaction.” writes Professor Barbara Norman – Chair of the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Research Network, University of Canberra in The Conversation.
“In just a few years, many Australian communities have weathered a series of natural disasters overlaid by the COVID pandemic. They are exhausted, and deserve better.
So what must Australia do to get ready for the harsher future that awaits?”
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GP College calls for more general practice support – and issues a reminder to wear our mask
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is reminding people that face masks still need to be worn in general practice as rules are relaxed across Australia. The RACGP President also called for more support for general practice which is under unprecedented pressure after two years of pandemic. The RACGP is calling on the federal government to invest in a series of initiatives to improve patient care and health outcomes.
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Flu vaccines arrive in April
2022 influenza vaccines for the National Immunisation Program will be available from April. We will post updates on our site. Flu vaccination clinics will go live for online booking when the vaccines have been received. Please do not call us – continue to visit this site for updates. Continue reading for more early advice about the influenza program.
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All COVID-19 vaccines – available now
We have these COVID-19 vaccines ready for you and your family. Please book your vaccination online or ask your doctor at your next consultation.
Astrazeneca (18 years plus), Pfizer (12 years plus), Moderna (6 years plus), Paediatric Pfizer (5-11 yr olds)
The Novavax vaccine is expected to arrive soon.
Reminder: Have you had your booster shot? Continue reading for more booster info.
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