Exploring Health Organisations by https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt In Topic 3 you are looking at different chronic conditions and how helping people live with chronic disease requires a shared responsibility. Australia has many different health organisations which offer information, resources and services for both the health consumer and health professional. We often don’t use their services as much as we should This session is to introduce you to some different health organisations and find out more about what they do to reduce the burden of chronic disease and how you can use them in your health care delivery. en-us 2018-11-12 11:36:35 UTC 2025-02-27 03:24:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png Exploring Health Organisations nur329publichealth https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/303199086 In Topic 3 you are looking at different chronic conditions and how helping people live with chronic disease requires a shared responsibility. Australia has many different health organisations which offer information, resources and services for both the health consumer and health professional.

We often don’t use their services as much as we should

This session is to introduce you to some different health organisations and find out more about what they do to reduce the burden of chronic disease and how you can use them in your health care delivery.

Task:

1.       Identify the main health conditions the organisation targets
2.       Identify what services/resources they offer clients (consumers)
3.       Identify what services/resources they offer health professionals
·         Do they have any education modules
·         Do they run health promotion events
4.       Would you recommend them to clients and fellow health professionals (why/why not)

]]> 2018-11-12 11:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/303199086 Northern Territory Aids & Hepatitis Council - Cath Bainbridge https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/339642690 The Northern Territory Aids and Hepatitis Council (NTAHC). NTAHC offers support and education for individuals as well as health professionals by delivery programs aimed at support, education and prevention of blood borne viruses.  The main health conditions the organisation targets are blood borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis. Training sessions in a range of subjects are available from sex and gender diversity, indigenous sexual health, harm reduction (needle syringe program) and blood borne viruses (BBV).  NTHAC run promotional events throughout the year such as World aids day, international sex worker’s rights day, National Condom Day, World hepatitis day etc.  
NTAHC is a valuable organisation and I would recommend this website to both clients and health professionals as I feel it offers a great deal in educating and supporting individuals living with a HIV and hepatitis. 
 
 
Northern Territory AIDS & hepatitis council. (2019). http://www.ntahc.org.au/about-us
]]> 2019-03-10 08:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/339642690 Exploring 'Headspace" by Catherine Brown (s292827) Formally the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, established in 2006, their target is 12-25 year olds who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs. They offer telephone services, video consultations, have centres to attend and encourage emergency assistance (call 000, phone lifeline or suicide call back service). Their services are also for family and friends of someone having a hard time, to provide advice and an outlet to discuss the issue. There is a dedicated section for health professionals who work with young people, giving access to assessment tools as well as online training for GPs and allied health professionals.The blog also looks useful with self-help tips, real stories and a family & friends section. From what I have seen, I would definitely recommend 'Headspace' directly to the young person I believe could benefit, family & friends and also health professionals - who can gain a greater insight and direction from the professionals in this area. https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/340266755 2019-03-12 06:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/340266755 Nutriton Australia https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/340711361 http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/

Nutrition Australia are a not for profit and registered charity organisation with branches in every state and territory.

Their aim is to promote healthy eating and empower and educate all Australian's to eat well.

For the general public they offer recipes, fact sheets, information on allergies, fussy eating and you can become a member and receive regular updates and new information.

For health professionals they offer education sessions, fact sheets, recipes. For child care centres they offer menu plans, advice on catering for fussy toddlers, catering for allergies and more. They also work with sports and rec organisation, private companies, large organisations.

All of their work is health promoting, but one of their better known events is their National Nutrition Week where they encourage all Australian's to Try for 5 serves of vegetables throughout their day.

I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them to anyone. They do amazing work that promotes the importance of healthy eating and living a healthy lifestyle. They're the company behind the famous Healthy Eating Pyramid, which underpins the healthy eating knowledge of a lot of Australians.]]> 2019-03-13 04:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/340711361 Heart Foundation (s299428) https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/341607574
The Heart Foundation concentrates on heart disease and post heart attack.
They offer many support services such as the Heart Foundation Helpline, quit smoking numbers, healthy recipes while also promoting regular GP visits. They also provide valuable information for the general public on cardiac rehab, medications, education on signs and symptoms of a MI. They encourage/support the importance of Aboriginal Health and provide translators if required. 

 Health professionals are provide with additional information to give to the patients post cardiac events, how to treat/assess cardiac conditions, while  also  keeping up to date information/resources available on the website for both professionals and consumers. 
Health promotional events include the jump rope program in schools, start walking programs for the individual or as group to encourage exercise, healthy eating recipes to encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
 I would defiantly recommend this foundation, it has fantastic up to date information that is easily accessible, tips on how to improve your own health and your families,whilst providing vital information on signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Having access to translators ensures that this information is available to everyone.
]]> 2019-03-15 02:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/341607574 The Heart Foundation - s291668 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/341620934 The heart foundation is an organisation that helps reduce chronic diseases involving the heart. The main heart condition categories listed are arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, and associated conditions that can lead to heart failure.

The heart foundation website provides education and resources on each heart condition, how to reduce problems with the heart and how to live with a heart condition. The heart foundation raises awareness to the public through fundraising events, providing education to schools and physical activity events. The heart foundation also offers learning modules to health professionals on healthy living such as diet and exercise, and clinical information on heart health and heart diseases.
 
I would recommend the heart foundation to anyone as associated heart diseases are one of the leading chronic diseases in Australia. The organisation also provides valuable information and learning modules to help raise awareness about heart diseases and increase our knowledge on keeping our heart healthy.  

https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/for-professionals
]]> 2019-03-15 04:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/341620934 Leukaemia Foundation - (s309016) Juanita Thompson https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/342677371 1. Leukaemia Foundation is the only not for profit charity organisation that helps individuals suffering from blood disorders such as leukaemias, lymphomas, myelomas and other haematological disorders. 

2.They offer services including accommodation for individuals and their families from rural or regional Australia and transport to appointments or inpatient stays. They also provide research, information, education, support programs and counselling.

3. They offer health professionals opportunities to get involved in research programs, volunteer work and opportunity to become host to their events such as the worlds greatest shave.

4/ I would recommend them to clients and fellow health professionals because unfortunately it is not a highlighted or mainstream cancer like breast cancer or prostate cancer. Haematological cancers is the third most common cause of death by cancer. Recommendation to others can help promote and increase our knowledge on this organisation and get people involved in the events that they host. Last year the hospital and the ward I work on took part in being one of the hosts for the worlds greatest shave and donated over 10 thousand dollars. 

https://www.leukaemia.org.au/]]> 2019-03-19 02:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/342677371 Headspace- S310294 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/342709353 Headspace is a non-profit organisation founded in 2006 focused at young mental health, it was funded by the Department of Health and Ageing under the Youth Mental Health Initiative Program. Headspace is mainly focused on young mental health as it recognises that over 75 per cent of mental health issues develop before an individual turns 25, therefore they want to offer early intervention, preventative measures and easy assessable support that the younger generation requires. 


Headspace offers their clients support during a crucial time in their lives (12-25 years of age being their focus) to help get an individual back on track as well as strengthen their ability to manage and deal with mental health in the future. Due to mental health affecting each individual differently, headspace tailor their programs in a way that is suited to that individual therefore meaning their programs are always changing and evolving. Headspace offers multiple ways for a young adult to access their services, they have headspace centres which act as a ‘one stop shop’ where an individual can go to seek advice or support/help with mental health, physical health, sexual health, alcohol and/or drugs or a combination of these things. Headspace centres are harder to access in regional and remote areas so they also offer a national telehealth service which gives 12-25 year olds access to psychiatrists via video consultations. Headspace recognises that some individuals don’t feel comfortable speaking face to face to someone about issues they are having so headspace also have an online and phone support service which is staffed by young mental health professionals. This last service can stay anonymous. 


Headspace can be organised to come to schools to provide mental health education, they also can give training and education to school staff and parents so that they can better support students and/or their children who are experiencing mental health issues.


Headspace is a healthcare organisation that I would most defiantly recommend to either clients or health professionals if I thought they could benefit from this organisation. It is an inviting and easy assessable service which acknowledges differences between one person to the next, it demonstrates this acknowledgement on the home page of their site stating that they not along acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia’s first people but it also goes on to acknowledge diversity and that headspace welcomes all people irrespective of faith, sexual orientation, ethnicity and so on.  


Headspace. (2019). Headspace national youth mental health foundation. Retrieved from https://headspace.org.au/


]]> 2019-03-19 06:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/342709353 The Heart Foundation S299403 jenxxwill https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/343133784 https://www.heartfoundation.org.au

The Heart Foundation is a charity organisation formed in 1959. Committed to research, funding and education on Australia's biggest chronic disease. Providing information on prevention, treatment, eduction, life style alternatives, careers and offering support for professionals and individuals.

This organisation advocates for public education and in the 1970's negotiated with Telecom for form the first free emergency phone line '000' and also adding first aid and CPR into all phone books.

The Heart disease areas focused on are Arrhythmias, Coronary heart disease, Heart failure, Rheumatic heart disease, Stroke and contributing factors, blood pressure, cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolaemia.

Providing the Public with support, fact sheets, education, areas to find help and assistance, lifestyle change options, action plans for prevention, up to date health tips and advocating for better support.

Providing professionals with support, up to date clinical information, online learning modules, networking, dietary, exercise, education, Aboriginal services and resources and available funding for research.

I would highly recommend the Heart Foundation to anybody requiring knowledge or support, they do an amazing job in all areas of heart health.

https://www.heartfoundation.org.au


]]> 2019-03-20 01:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/343133784 Ruby Gaea: Lynn Phythian S3 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344411672 Ruby Gaea provides specialist post-initial trauma sexual assault counselling, education and training service in the Northern Territory. It aims to assist women and children (girls and boys aged 5 to 17 years of age) who have experienced sexual assault at any time in their lives.

As well as a free, confidential counselling service the organisation has an education team that provides Sexual Assault Prevention Education (SAPE) to a wide range of audiences including high school students, educators, nurses, police, volunteers, generalist counsellors and GPs.

Ruby Gaea offers a range of sexual assault information sessions and SAPE programs ranging in duration from two hours to six weekly sessions of 1.5 hours per session. These include introductory sessions that touch on definitions of sexual assault and related issues.

I would recommend this organisation to fellow health professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and skills and also to increase community knowledge of services available to survivors and their supporters.


]]> 2019-03-23 01:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344411672 GO4FUN https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344510484 (K. Kirakosyan NSW)

The best way to prevent chronic disease is to EDUCATE FROM YOUNG AGE on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Not a diet, not a gym junkie regiment - LIFESTYLE. Being healthy does not need to be something YOU DO, but rather something YOU JUST ARE.  I too often hear teenage girls say 'I'm being healthy this week'.  It has been identified that maternal obesity is one of the main risk factors of childhood obesity (Ncube, Khamker,  Van Der Westhuizen & Corbett, 2017). Therefore a wholistic family approch is required in addressing childhood obesity.


Go4Fun is a FREE 10 week healthy lifestyle program for kids 7-13  and their families. To quality the BMI of the kids has to be  above the healthy range. The program is design to improve activity levels and fitness, eating habits and increase confidence in kids (go4fun, 2013). At least one parent must attend the programme  with the child.


1. Identify the main health condition the organisation targets.
Childhood Obesity

2. Identify what services/resources they offer clients.
Free kids activities at local venues (eg. trampoline park) , healthy eating advise and support by qualified nutritionists, counselling and group support networking opportunities.

3. What resources offered to health professionals?
Brochures present in almost all GP clinics and hospital outpatient departments

4. Would you recommend to clients/fellow health professionals?
Yes and no...
a). The free kids activities are great, nut also time restricted - have to be at a particular venue on a particular day during work hours...
b). Majority of my colleagues already have the health and nutrition knowledge. If them and their children do have the BMI above healthy levels it is not due to the lack of knowledge.
c). BMI can be above the healthy range in a healthy and active person, as it can be within a healthy range in an unhealthy, inactive person. A kid can develop obesity later in life due to unhealthy behaviours in childhood which did not effect his BMI until later in life. BMI It is not an accurate way to use for qualification purposes. 

References:
Go4Fun. (2013). Retrieved from https://go4fun.com.au

Ncube, K., Khamker, N., Van Der Westhuizen, D., & Corbett, T. (2017). A descriptive study of biological and psychosocial factors associated with body mass index for age, in adolescents attending an outpatient department at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital. South African Journal of Psychiatry, 23(1). DOI: 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v23i0.973TagsADD YOUR OWN TAGS


]]> 2019-03-24 01:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344510484 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344511663 2019-03-24 01:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344511663 Australian Disease Management Association - s284130 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344521820 ADMA is a membership based representative of the disease management industry and provides a forum for advocacy of programs to improve chronic condition care, outcomes and quality of life. ADMA also influences the reduction of associated acute healthcare utilisation and costs.

ADMA does not offer a service directly to consumers, rather it provides it indirectly through its improvements in the disease management Industry.

A paid membership with ADMA offers newsletters, a reference database, consultancy services, education, seminars and conferences for all members of the disease management industry (health professionals).

I would recommend seeking membership with ADMA to fellow health professionals in order to gain access to the latest information on treatments and programs for chronic conditions in Australia. I would also recommend it because there are professional development opportunities through ADMA events. 

www.adma.org.au]]> 2019-03-24 05:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344521820 Alice Springs Women's Shelter- S294999 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344557445 http://asws.org.au/

Alice Springs Women’s Shelter (ASWS) provides a range of support for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. The services include emergency accommodation, outreach support, court support and counselling.
These services are confidential and aim to provide a supportive environment to enable women to explore options of how to keep themselves, and their children safe. We work closely with women to achieve the goals they have identified as priorities whilst maintaining a focus on safety.
The primary objective of all the services Alice Springs Women’s Shelter offers, is to keep women and children safe from domestic and family violence and to facilitate ways in which they are able to access support and information in order to make informed decisions about their safety and well-being.
Across the service, staff act as advocates for women and children while they are engaged with other support services, to negotiate the best ways in which to ensure women live free from domestic violence, with dignity and respect.

They provide support such as crisis accommodation, children's support, outreach program, court support service, community services we work with and men's behaviour change program.

I strongly recommend this service to women who suffer from domestic violence and any form or disadvantages. This organisation help to promote safety, offer support and advocate rights for women and children who are being disadvantaged by their partners.
]]> 2019-03-24 13:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/344557445 Headspace Horsham - S2908 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/345558669 1.      The main health condition the organisation targets is for people aged 12-25 year olds requiring mental health, physical, alcohol and drug support.
2.      Services/resources offered: support/treatment/management for mental health conditions, on site general practitioners, counsellors for addiction issues, counsellors and workers to assist with life skills learning.
3.      Services/resources offered for health professionals: information and guideline on assessments and treatments of issues such as depression/anxiety, suicide, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, self harm and substance abuse.
They offer euducation modules for both the young people as well as familiy and friends.  In regards to health promotion events each centre is specialised to its region.

4.  Yes i would definately refer this service to anyone who is the parent or support person of any young person aged 12-25.
]]> 2019-03-27 06:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/345558669 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/346728794 Everymind
S301191

https://everymind.org.au/

Everymind is a service that began in 1992, it is based on the traditional lands of the awabakal people, Newcastle, NSW. Everymind is a repretable program that is active in research, education and prevention of suicide and mental health disorders. 
The website is easy to navigate, it  provides resources and self help guides for health professionals, communities, schools, organisations,  families, careers and individuals.     
Everymind is very active in providing hands on assistance with their programs.
To get assistance from Everymind a GP referral is needed. To attend educational programs or have them come and educate there is a contact details on their website. 
Everymind is an excellent resource to utilise and one that I will recommend to individuals in need. ]]> 2019-03-30 01:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/346728794 Get Healthy: Information and coaching service https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/346745290 s304779
https://www.gethealthynsw.com.au/

'Get Healthy' is a program which is targeting individuals either referred from clinical NSW Health employees or self referred, which makes it very accessible to all members of the public. As an employee, we are sent emails encouraging to refer patients on to join the service. The main health issues it targets are within the 6 different programs offered; including Standard phone coaching, information only, Type 2 Diabetes Prevention, Aboriginal program, Alcohol Program and Get Healthy in pregnancy. It provides up to 13 free coaching calls, up to 6 months support to reach personalised health goals. There are also options to record goals, progress and achievements.
Those providing the coaching are qualified dieticians, exercise physiologists or nurses. After the 6 month period, participants can choose to continue receiving SMS coaching support. 

]]> 2019-03-30 06:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/346745290 ambidextrous_bodyworks https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/346848703 2019-03-31 04:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/346848703 Healthy Living NT https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/359708641 s300112 Nisha Kunwar 
The healthy living NT is intended to influence and encourage the people for a healthy diet plan and an active lifestyle. It is a non-governmental, charitable, organization. The strategy aims to help people with diabetes and related chronic diseases. Healthy Living NT is primarily funded by membership subscription, donations and revenue from service contracts. The main objectives of healthy living NT is to provide improved food security, especially in remote communities, promote and support a healthy diet and a healthy weight among the people who are suffering from chronic conditions, provide education and support toward the active lifestyle among school-aged children and many more which helps to enhance their healthy lifestyle and well-being, and reduce the risk of suffering from chronic diseases and premature death.
Yes, I would recommend the healthy living NT to the clients and other people who are suffering from chronic conditions and having difficulty in living a healthy lifestyle. As the chronic conditions is the highest leading cause for early death. Furthermore, the  organization will help to track down the risk factors and raise awareness about diabetes and other chronic conditions to live a healthy lifestyle.

https://digitallibrary.health.nt.gov.au/prodjspui/bitstream/10137/672/1/NT%20Health%20Nutrition%20and%20Physical%20Activity%20Strategy%202015%20-%202020.pdf

https://healthylivingnt.org.au/

]]> 2019-05-14 00:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/359708641 Heart Foundation https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373150071 The heart foundation focuses on prevention, diagnosis and living with many chronic diagnosis of heart complications. This foundation  provides up to date information for those to prevent causing harm or more harm to their cardiac system and has preformed research for the population to acquire more knowledge. They also have many programs to help reduce cardiac problems. The heart foundation is very helpful providing information so people go to their gp for heart checks and also prevention is a key goal of this foundation.]]> 2019-08-04 02:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373150071 Arthritis & Osteoporosis NT (AONT)- s300180 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373150402 1.     Identify the main health conditions the organisation targets:
Arthritis and Osteoporosis within the NT population.
2.     Identify what services/resources they offer clients (consumers):
The organisation offers free community speakers and support groups tasked to educate, provide preventative advise and management strategies for sufferers. A short course ‘Take Charge of Pain’ is optional for chronic pain sufferers as it provides strategies for pain management.
3.     Identify what services/resources they offer health professionals:
AONT offer free guest speakers to health professionals.
4.     Would you recommend them to clients and fellow health professionals?
This organisation could be beneficial to improving quality of life and suggesting relevant coping mechanisms for those who manage chronic pain syndromes, arthritis and osteoporosis and their families. It is cost-effective and can be accessed through GP referral. 
]]> 2019-08-04 02:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373150402 Danila Dilba Health Service (NT) - s323518 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373814923 Danila Dilba Health Service was established in 1991. The organisation assists in 'physical, mental, spiritual, cultural and social well-being' for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Community. Services provided include primary health care, community care and advocacy programs. Examples include parenting, Don Dale youth, and quit smoking support. They do this via offering education, counselling and promotional health events. They have basic information on their website or you can walk into a clinic to access further information. They also have ambassadors who assist with the health promotions.

I would highly recommend this program to patients who I feel could benefit from any of the above services or are after more detailed information.

https://ddhs.org.au/

]]> 2019-08-09 01:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373814923 SHQ WA https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373955381 1.     Identify the main health conditions the organisation targets
SHQ (https://shq.org.au/) is the primary sexual health and family planning organisation for Western Australia. It is an independent not for profit organisation
 
2.     Identify what services/resources they offer clients (consumers

 SHQ offers a range of professional services including testing and treatment of STIs, contraception information and supply, unplanned pregnancy, cervical screening, STI drop-in clinics and counselling.
 
3.     Identify what services/resources they offer health professionals
 
SHQ (Sexual Health Quarters) offers a wide range of education and training opportunities in sexual and reproductive health.
 
In addition to advertised courses such as sexual health counselling and PAP smear courses, SHQ can design training to suit the requirements of an individual or organisation requirements. Support and consultancy is also available for organisations and professionals delivering sexual and reproductive health programs and services.
SHQ also provides sexual health community education programs in partnership with community agencies working with young people and Aboriginal people.
 
 
4.     Would you recommend them to clients and fellow health professionals (why/why not?)
 
I would recommend this organisation to clients as a confidential, safe, non judgemental and professional way to gain impartial advice on a range of sensitive health issues. They may be particularly useful if the client is from a small-town area and does not feel comfortable approaching a GP.
I would recognise this organisation to fellow health professionals interested in primary or sexual health as they offer a range of courses to develop further skills and qualifications in this field.
]]> 2019-08-10 08:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373955381 Heart Foundation - S313314 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373956310 The Heart Foundation, created in 1959, aims to fund research and develop education programs to improve prevention strategies, diagnosis and treatment processes for heart disease in Australia. While the focus is on research one early intervention launched by the Heart Foundation was to implement post heart event care as previously there was a lack of support for patients leaving hospitals after heart surgery. Today The Heart Foundations offers clients community programs and fund-raising events to raise money to continue research and promote awareness and education surrounding heart health, additionally earlier this year working with politicians to add heart health checks supported by medicare, making these heart checks more financially available to a greater proportion of the population. In regards to health professionals, The Heart Foundation works to provide research findings to improve knowledge surrounding heart diseases to improve patient care and outcomes as well as the provision of supportive tools for health professionals to utilise. 
As a training health professional, I would recommend The Heart Foundation as a information source as they are well known and trusted, have previously provided some positive contributions to the health sector and have a positive reputation for promoting community involvement and information promotion. ]]> 2019-08-10 09:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/373956310 Ovarian Cancer Australia https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/374065717 Ovarian Cancer Australia aims to ensure that people diagnosed with ovarian cancer have access to relevant treatment information, support options and services to aid in their journey after diagnosis. They focus on ovarian cancer, however also offer support services and free online resources for families and friends. They also contribute to research and hold many public health and fundraising events to raise awareness. Their services for clients include: Phonecall/Helpline, Support Groups, Info sessions, Young Womens Network, their free "Resiliance kit" and online fact sheets. For health professionals they offer forums in every state of Australia, webinars and newsletters and a National Action Plan. Events include: Teal Ribbon Day, Outback Trek, and other similar awareness days.  I would highly recommend this organisation's services to both clients and heath professionals,,particularly as Ovarian cancer isn't as talked about compared to other conditions, and women may feel unsure of who to discuss their concerns with. 

LInk attached: https://ovariancancer.net.au/]]> 2019-08-12 05:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/374065717 New Horizons https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/374689987 S324120
New Horizons has over  50yrs experience (Wellbeing it's what we do)
The main health conditions that New Horizons deal with is mental health, Indigenous, disability, aged care, homelessness, humanitarian and young people.
The services that New Horizons offer advise planning coordination: wellbeing is something that you do every day. New Horizons can help you evaluate priorities, set goals, personalise a wellbeing plan and connect you with services and implement supports and they can assist you to help access funding eg NDIS. Inclusion and participation: New Horizons can support you to cover come isolation, reduce loneliness, build confidence, develop relationships, participate in activities and connect family and friends. New Horizon can assist the client with housing support to live independently at home, short term housing, specialist disability, mental health housing. New Horizons have a range of specialist clinical support including occupational therapy, counselling services, and behavioural support that provides a better plan to manage support.
New Horizons have an portal called discover rover which is were staff attend to mandatory training and any other online training. New Horizons also offer courses to complete in group setting eg medication, professional boundaries, behaviour management.
Yes I would recommend New Horizons to clients and fellow health professionals. At New Horizons they make a difference by putting wellbeing at the heart of everything that they do. New Horizons have developed My Wellbeing a simple but powerful tool that helps kick start your wellbeing. It helps to understand your needs, uncover your goals, and structure support for there clients. Staff are very approachable they have a strong understanding of New Horizons policy. ]]> 2019-08-15 05:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/374689987 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/454130110 Headspace
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Headspace is an organisation that provides support and assistance to young people age between 12-25 years of age that need support/ assistance with dealing with mental, physical, sexual and drug and alcohol addiction. 
Headspace provides this service to clients by offering counselling, psychiatric consultations, safe environment for talking "Yarn Safe", drug and alcohol counselling and work and study programs. Services can also be provided to family and friends who have a loved one who maybe experiencing any of the above. 
Headspace also offers professional education to healthcare professionals. This is offered through online training and skills based training. These include suicide risk management, clinical toolkits for health professionals that provides information needed to recognise and treat common mental health issue in young people.
I would definitely recommend this service to my patient if they are aged between 12-25 years and have concerns about their mental health and wellbeing.]]> 2020-03-04 05:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/454130110 Chorus s285248 Kim Boothman https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/461502316 Chorus supports your needs later in life, when you live with disability or are on the mental health recovery journey. Their staff and volunteers support communities across Perth and South West WA including Mandurah, Rockingham, Bunbury and Albany. They work alongside you so you can live the life you choose. 
Chorus seems like it has different approach to other organisations and a new way of doing things. It hasn't been around for a long time like other better known organisations but I would still recommend patients use it if they need the support.
https://chorus.org.au/for-customers/ ]]> 2020-03-16 07:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/461502316 Diabetes Australia - s315045 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/462547308 Diabetes Australia is a national body which works in partnership with diabetes health professionals, educators, researchers and healthcare providers to minimise the impact of DM on individuals affected by varying types of the condition. This includes those at risk. Diabetes Australia assists in reducing the impact of DM through leadership, prevention, management and research. 
Diabetes Australia provides assistance with administering the National Diabetes Service Scheme and advocate on issues impacting DM within Australia. They give advice on prevention and management; lastly, they provide funding towards the prevention, management and cure for diabetes.
Diabetes Australia has gathers diabetes-related information for health professionals to utilise. These are best-practice guidelines, tools & eLearning, recent reports into prevention, diagnosis and management of DM, news about current DM research and healthcare professional membership.
I would recommend this organisation to clients and health professionals as I believe their assistance encompasses a wide range of pertinent information and support such as financial support, prevention & health promotion information, disease management information, consumer advocacy; including, continued funding and research towards improved treatment methods and a potential cure.

]]> 2020-03-17 02:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/462547308 ECH - Victor Harbor Wellness Program - S321147 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/464000020 ECH Victor Harbor Wellness Program offers health and fitness groups and allied health services for a range of chronic conditions including Osteoporosis.

Services that are offered include dietetics, exercise classes, gym and physical activity classes, physiotherapy, massage therapy and speech pathology.

Services and resources provided by ECH are aimed at carers, which include support through day activities and respite care and help for the carers themselves if their work is impacting upon their personal lives.

ECH runs events regularly, with one upcoming event being a community garden installation to be used by the local community.

This would be very useful to clients in my area due to the distance from most healthcare services and advice that they provide centred around the aged care system, home care packaging and how to navigate such services. ECH provides services and advice for carers which assist them both professionally and in their personal lives.

https://www.ech.asn.au/about-us/]]> 2020-03-18 05:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/464000020 Family Planning Tasmania, s195985 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/469530950 This organisation provides sexual and reproductive health services. Family planning provides reproductive, sexual health promotion and advocacy support, cervical and STI screening, women’s health, termination and contraception advice and support.
This service provide professional development in sexual and reproductive, clinical resources and disability support.
I would recommend this service because it demonstrates value towards communication through the ethos that it is important for all people to have the human right to ask questions and understand the answers to make an informed decision regarding, procedures, family planning and sexual health information.
]]> 2020-03-22 10:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/469530950 Roads To Refuge https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/469552765 Identify the main health conditions the organisation targets?
They provide information for individuals about Refugees and the experiences they face, what they are and their settlement  and how to help them

Identify what services/resources they offer clients (consumers)

Roads to Refuge is designed to give students, teachers and the community access to relevant, factual and current information about refugees

Identify what services/resources they offer health professionals
  • Do they have any education modules?
Yes they offer a variety of educational modules on refugees, what they are, their journey and their settlement and the events these individuals have to face.
  • Do they run health promotion event.
Yes they run health promotion on all the challenges refugees face.

Would you recommend them to clients and fellow health professionals (why/why not)
Yes I would, as it broadens your knowledge on refugees, what they have to go through and all the information you could ever want about them, how we can help and all the ins and outs of the process of refugees settlement in Australia. 

]]> 2020-03-22 11:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/469552765 Kidney Health Australia - s296513 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/958252593 Targeted health condition: kidney disease
Services/resources: provides information about kidney disease, living with kidney disease, treatment options, peer support, youth support programs, annual reviews of kidney health in Australia, Big Red Bus program (provides dialysis to people on holiday with kidney disease), transplant house (accomodation for people who live in rural and remote areas and are receiving a transplant), support helpline.
Services/resources they offer health professionals: 
  • online webinars and face to face training sessions for health professionals focusing on  the detection and management of kidney disease, and how it is linked with other chronic conditions.
  • Kidney Health Australia runs fundraising and awareness campaigns such as the "red sock appeal" and "the big red kidney walk" as well as providing a range of resources for health professionals and people affected by kidney disease.
Would you recommend them to clients and fellow health professionals (why/why not): yes, they are a great resource and continue to develop new awareness campaigns, research treatments and support, provide services to improve the quality of life for people living with kidney disease and improve the knowledge of healthcare professionals.

for more info:
https://kidney.org.au

]]> 2020-11-25 00:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/958252593 Family Planning Association (SHINE SA) S312545 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/959263654 1) Identify the main health condition the organization targets. 
Shine SA promotes and educates individuals about sexual and reproductive health.

2) Identify what services/ resources they offer clients (consumers).
Shine SA provides services ranging from testing and treatment of STI's, pregnancy testing, safer sex information, contraception, unplanned pregnancy information and counselling, sexual abuse and assault counselling  to law and sexual diversity and identity. 

3) Identify what services/ resources they offer health professionals.
Shine SA provide health professionals different courses depending on which health profession. However they offer sexual and reproductive health workshops, IUD and contraceptive implant insertion training, cervical screening provider course, youth mental health first aid, pregnancy choices training and cultural diverse workshops. 

4) Would you recommend them to clients and fellow health professional (why/ why not).
I would recommend this health organisation because I believe everyone has to right to make informed decision and arm themselves with knowledge. This organisation provide a range of services for different aspects of sexual health. ]]> 2020-11-25 09:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/959263654 Diabetes Australia s307087 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/959506877 Task: 

1. Identify the main health conditions the organisation targets 

They provide reliable information, and education about diabetes and potential diabetes. They collaborate with the National Diabetes Services Scheme for practical assistance and subsidised medications. 

2. Identify what services/resources they offer clients (consumers)
 They provide information, subsided products to 1.1 million consumers and provide practical assistance.  They want to prevent the onset of diabetes by providing information and bettering those with diabetes as well. 

3. Do they have any education modules
 Yes they have one for each type of diabetes; Type 1 , Type 2 and gestational diabetes. They also have other modules about sight, podiatry, the effects of diabetes etc. 

4. Do they run health promotion events
 Yes. They have National Diabetes Day and the theme for 2020 was highlighting the importance of nurses in diabetes prevention and care. Diabetes in school educating kids in school, diabetes week, just to name a few. 

5. Would you recommend them to clients and fellow health professionals (why/why not)
 Yes I would. They are nationally recognised as a reliable source about diabetes by the government (NDSS)  even though it is an independent organisation. It was established in 1984, so has continued to be a reliable source for 36 years. 

6. Post your findings on the padlet below]]> 2020-11-25 11:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/959506877 Dementia Australia https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/962252889 1.     Identify the main health conditions the organisation targets
Dementia Australia – Offers support & resources related to various dementia’s
2.     Identify what services/resources they offer clients (consumers)
There are a number of education programs (online) & resources including telephone support to help people living with dementia and their families/carers.  These programs include information on topics such as Understanding Dementia, Dementia and Driving as well as various online webinars.
3.     Identify what services/resources they offer health professionals
·       Do they have any education modules – Education for health professionals is provided via the Centre for Dementia Learning.  Various training programs are available including classroom, online courses, accredited training and immersive learning.
·       Do they run health promotion events – Dementia Australia run the Memory walk and jog event which is said to be their biggest national fundraiser
4.     Would you recommend them to clients and fellow health professionals – I would recommend them to other health professionals. I have attended a number of their courses and been impressed with the practical nature in which the information is delivered.  There is a great amount of information for everyone at every stage of learning about this condition 
]]> 2020-11-26 03:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/962252889 shornadowling https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/965005508 Lung Foundation Australia s161908]]> 2020-11-27 05:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/965005508 Asthma in Australia https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/967807056 S315692 Home - Asthma Australia | The nation’s peak consumer body 

 

Identify the main health conditions the organisation targets

·       Asthma in Australia

 

Identify what services/resources they offer clients (consumers)

·       First aid training, living with asthma, what is asthma, research, triggers

Identify what services/resources they offer health professionals

·       Asthma support line, training, resources 

Do they have any education modules

Yes, for patients and medical staff 

Do they run health promotion events

Yes in some areas not across Australia as a full

Would you recommend them to clients and fellow health professionals (why/why not)

Yes good information for general public and medical people 

]]> 2020-11-29 05:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/967807056 Headspace - S316850 davisayodele https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/968597735 Headspace is a non for profit mental health organisation that was established in 2006. 

it provides support for young people between the age of 12 - 25 years old with mental health illness via online community, and telephone counselling service 

It also provides online training for schools, GPs and allied health workers.

The organisation believed in an early intervention of treatment with regards to mental illness. Due to this I am certainly going to recommend this service to clients and other health professionals.]]> 2020-11-29 11:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/968597735 Cancer Council https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/969784835 S228124

1. The Cancer Council provides information, support and services to people suffering from cancer and also aims to educate and prevent cancer.
2. Cancer council has services such as a support service to contact, support groups, cancer connect, COVID-19 and cancer, Information for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders, Multilingual services, Cancer support nurses, Ostomy service, practical and financial assistance, transport to treatment, wig service, assistance with treatment finance, emotional services and online support and services.
3. They have information resources for health professionals, single point for cancer resources for each state, oncology education section for students, doctors and health professionals and information regarding fellowships, conferences and events. They do run health promotion events and education programs.
4. The Cancer Council is a well recognised site which provides relevant and up to date information. I would recommend this site to a patient and medical colleagues.]]> 2020-11-30 02:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/969784835 Bega Garnbirringu Health Service- s313751 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/974301154 https://bega.org.au/
Bega Garnbirringu Health Service is a local service in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia that offers a range of holistic healthcare, social development, and employment opportunities for local, as well as surrounding communities. These services range from general health and wellbeing, ophthalmology, social and emotional support, maternal and paediatric health, dental, immunisations and even physiotherapy. 
Whilst the focus of this service is primarily for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people, they also extend their services to non-Indigenous community members.

Bega Garnbirringu also offer education and employment opportunities for potential community members to participate in, in an endeavour to create holistic support for community members and actively engage at-risk populations to address healthcare and lifestyle disparities.

On a personal level, I would certainly recommend this service to clients and fellow healthcare professionals as I believe the services offered is not only intrinsic to body mind and soul, but can also be used as a complementary service, to create an effective multidisciplinary healthcare relationship that tackles healthcare, education and health promotion in a proactive manner.
]]> 2020-12-01 03:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/974301154 Headspace - S337472 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/974303228 Headspace is a non profit youth mental health organisation that was established in 2006. 
The targeted consumers for this organisation are youth at the ages between 12-25. Headspace emphasise the safe environment provided/staffing and ensures consumers understand that they will not be discriminated against throughout the whole journey affiliated. 
The services headspace provide include telephone counseling services/internet consultations, work and study programs, allied health associations including in-house GP services. They strive in their environment to be less intimidating then an individual attending services in other mental health facilities that may be intimidating such as in a general hospital. 
Headspace provides educational campaigns for early intervention for prevention, seminars for schools as well as friends and family holistic education involved with the person originally attending headspace services. 

I would recommend this service to clients and fellow health professionals for educational purposes as i believe their visions and services in place make an incredible difference is alleviating stigma associated around mental health issues especially in the younger generation. 

Headspace. (2019). National youth mental health foundation. Retrieved from 
https://headspace.org.au/


]]> 2020-12-01 03:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/974303228 Heart Foundation - S334069 cwaller19 https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/978914405 https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/

The Australian Heart foundation was founded in February 1959, by a group of cardiologists, lawyers and business people.  The organisation was established to provide funding for reseach and develop education programs, regarding the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of heart disease in Australia. 

In addition to the above, the Australian Heart foundation provides support to many Australian's regarding ways to manage and prevent heart disease. They also provide education modules to health care professionals through the use of online learning. There are many different online resources available which include: 
- heart failure e-learning 
- my heart my life e-learning 
- asking the question of origin e- learning module (identification training)
- cardiovascular diesease risk- Assessment and management. 

Furthermore the organisation promotes events such as a walking groups that allows individuals to either join a local walking group in their community or lead a walking group. The health promotion event aims to encourage others to walk an average of 30 minutes per day. Overall the program was developed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes. 

I would recommend this service to clients and collegues. I believe that this service provides clear infomation regarding heart health.  overall the service provides appropriate information regarding health promotion and strategies to implement in our everyday lives, either as health care professionals or recipients of health. 


]]> 2020-12-02 08:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/978914405 Kidney https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/990799988 2020-12-06 02:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nur329publichealth/nvxwa0jbxggt/wish/990799988