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Hundreds more health workers for South Australia as 20 new …

WEBNew data shows the Government has bolstered our hospitals and health sites with 1,432 additional nurses, doctors, ambos and allied health workers in the two …

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A BETTER HEALTH SYSTEM FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIANS

WEBThe 2023-24 State Budget also includes an extra $200 million over five years on initiatives to provide better health care, including: $27.6 million over four years for additional …

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Free vaccine program expanded in pharmacies

WEBThe program increases access to free vaccines across the state for eligible children and adults aged five and above. Those under five years of age can continue to …

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Campaign to attract health workers to SA adding to Labor’s big …

WEBThe Malinauskas Labor Government is launching a campaign to lure health workers from interstate and overseas to South Australia – with financial incentives of up …

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QEH build hits new milestone, as SA seeks fair share hospital …

WEBThis milestone lands as Premier Peter Malinauskas and his counterparts meet the Prime Minister in Canberra today, with health reform South Australia’s top …

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First look at new Mount Barker Hospital with site …

WEBIn addition, it will provide new outpatient and community health facilities, including consulting suites, an allied health gymnasium and telehealth and in-reach services. A new 12-bed mental health unit will also be …

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More urgent action to open extra beds as COVID, flu and normal …

WEBThe State Government through the Budget will invest an additional $2.4 billion in rebuilding the health system and helping to fix the ramping crisis with 554 more beds, …

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Vital boost to mental health support for emergency services

WEBThe Malinauskas Government is investing $1.9 million over four years for additional mental health and wellbeing support for emergency services volunteers, staff …

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Special clinics to open for South Australians with long COVID

WEBAttributable to Health and Wellbeing Minister Chris Picton. We are making sure that we are prepared for Long COVID cases and a system-wide approach is …

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Thousands of nurses and midwives to benefit from new …

WEBBoth programs form part of the $6.9 million SA Health Nursing and Midwifery Skills and Training Package, which will be delivered over the next three years. The new package comes as COVID-19 …

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Winners announced for 2023 SA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence …

WEBOverall, there were 31 individual finalists and three teams in the running for the awards, which recognise and celebrate the significant contribution that nurse and midwives make …

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New full-time Mental Health Commissioner appointed

WEBGlobal mental health leader Taimi Allan has been appointed as Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia. Ms Allan’s appointment marks the first time in …

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Consultation opens to help shape the future of mental health laws

WEBSouth Australians are being asked to have their say to help inform proposed changes to mental health laws in the State. The Discussion Paper released today is part …

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Delivering a bigger, better Modbury Hospital Premier of South …

WEBThe 20-bed Older Person’s Mental Health unit will see the existing older persons acute mental health service currently located at the Lyell McEwin Hospital …

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Empowering nurse practitioner care in SA Premier of South …

WEBThe funding has been split between two key programs - $2.6 million towards the nurse practitioner pilot, and $7.5 million to expand the state’s Healthdirect services. The nurse …

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Fifth dose rollout starts as SAHMRI shows unvaccinated face …

WEBIt is particularly recommended for those aged 65 and over, and people with medical comorbidities, disability or complex health needs. Quotes Attributable to Chris …

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COVID Major Emergency Declaration ends Premier of South …

WEBThe Major Emergency Declaration in South Australia for COVID-19 has ended, effective immediately, after 793 days in an historic and significant step forward in …

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Grants to support mental wellbeing for young South Australians

WEBA $180,000 State Government grant fund to support the mental health and wellbeing of young South Australians opens today. Human Services Minister Nat Cook …

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Footy fans urged to undergo free heart health checks at Gather …

WEBFooty fans urged to undergo free heart health checks at Gather Round. The South Australian Government has joined forces with SiSU Health, The Shane Warne Legacy, …

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Court rules drug and alcohol rehab facility is essential …

WEBThe Supreme Court has today backed the planning pathway for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility proposed for Glenelg to help South Australians taking proactive …

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New Mental Health Service Coming Soon to Mount Barker

WEBSummit Health will engage with the local community to make sure this new service meets the needs of the Mount Barker community. There are currently two Head …

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Mental health paramedic to support SAAS with triple zero calls

WEBAn experienced mental health paramedic will work alongside triple zero call takers as part of a new trial aimed at diverting patients away from emergency …

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